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COVID-19 update: 62 new cases, six deaths

Pam Wanner2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 62 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 6 deaths from previously reported cases. Four are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One is in the 60-69 year age range; one is 70-79; two are 80-89. The other two are from the Bullhead City service area. Both are 80-89. Twenty-nine of the new confirmed cases are in the Bullhead City service area. Twenty are in the Lake Havasu City area. Thirteen are in the Kingman area. Of the 29 Bullhead City area cases,…

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Stay safe during monsoon season

Matthew Wanner2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The monsoon season is here! In recent years parts of Arizona have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. With the most recent Bush and Big Horn wildfires, all together burning over 300,000 acres, this trend will continue. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe from the dangers of flash floods. Monsoon season brings a variety of conditions that can include thunderstorms, heavy rain, severe weather, and an increased risk of flooding. The Red Cross wants everyone to know what steps they can take to…

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COVID-19 update: 65 new cases, one death

Matthew Wanner2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 65 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There is also one death, a 70-79 person in the Bullhead City service area, a previously reported case. Thirty-four of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 28 cases in the Bullhead City area. The Kingman service area has a total of 3 new confirmed cases. Of the 34 Lake Havasu City area cases, four are hospitalized and their cases are under investigation. Two of those are 60-69; one is 70-79; one is…

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Missing 81-year-old found safe

Matthew Wanner1 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman missing persons case ended in a positive outcome. Investigation began when it was learned that Maria Emerson, 81, didn’t return to her Kingman residence in the 2600 block of Louise Ave., which she left on foot sometime Saturday, July 18. Concern was heightened because Emerson left her medications at home. Early investigation determined that she was seen exiting a public transportation bus near Walmart about 3:40 Saturday afternoon. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said police learned Wednesday morning that Emerson was located unharmed in Las Vegas. “Details of her journey to Las Vegas are not being…

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing Friday & Saturday by appointment only

Pam Wanner2 mins

UPDATED 7/22/2020 4:10 P.M. Due to high demand, Friday’s testing event is full. The City encourages residents who would like to participate in the Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing on Saturday to please sign up with North County HealthCare at (928) 704-1221 as soon as possible. Registration by phone closes at noon tomorrow, 7/23. There are only 53 openings left for Saturday’s testing. BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City and North Country HealthCare will host an outdoor drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Bullhead City on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the…

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UPDATE: Shooting death in BHC under investigation

Pam Wanner1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Multiple parties tell Bullhead City police a confrontation between families turned deadly Tuesday. Police responded at 5:00 p.m. to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 600 block of Mead Lane. Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said members of separate families met to discuss ongoing issues when two men began fighting. Fromelt said gunfire claimed the life of Robert Cisneros, 46. The name of the other combatant is withheld. An ongoing investigation by the police department will be forwarded to the Mohave County attorney’s office for a determination of whether criminal charges…

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