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Information sought in pronghorn poaching case

KINGMAN, Ariz. — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking information about the recent poaching of an adult pronghorn buck near Seligman, Arizona. The pronghorn buck was found on the side of a frontage road 2 miles west of the Jolly Road exit off of Interstate 40. It had been shot with a firearm out of season and left to waste on May 27, 2020, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. “Multiple pieces of evidence were collected at the scene, but help from the public will play a vital role in finding who is responsible,” said AZGFD Wildlife Manager Cody Johnston. “This…

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Grand Canyon National Park warns visitors to beware of wild rabbit carcasses

GRAND CANYON – The National Park Service is asking visitors to take caution and not to approach wildlife, especially wild rabbits. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) was recently detected in a dead jackrabbit found within Grand Canyon National Park, making it the first detected case in the park. RHDV2 is a highly-contagious and lethal viral disease among domestic and wild rabbits. The virus does not infect humans, but other causes of illness and mortality of rabbits can. The public is instructed to remain cautious and to follow the instructions below to protect themselves, pets and rabbits while in the park. If…

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COVID-19 update: Six new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (June 1, 2020) Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six new COVID-19 cases and one death. The person who died is 30-39 in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case. Of the six new cases, five are in the Bullhead City service area. Three have their case under investigation—one is 0-18; one is 19-29; one is 40-49. One person, 30-39, is recovering at home and under investigation. The last Bullhead City area case is in the 80-89 year age range and is hospitalized and linked to another case….

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‘BLM’ protest underway peacefully in Kingman

KINGMAN – A few dozen demonstrators peacefully protested during the first hour of a Black Lives Matter rally in downtown Kingman Tuesday. More than 20 uniformed officers and plain clothes detectives manned the perimeter of Locomotive Park while motorists viewed protest placards while driving by. Armed members of the Arizona Patriots occupied one corner of the park, standing vigil against violence. Organizer Shai Weaver reiterated that the goal is a peaceful protest and she pledged to shut it down if there’s any threat of trouble. Dave Hawkins

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Heidenreich Center reopens

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Center (KHAC) will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guidelines for reopening are social distancing, frequent hand washing, wear a face covering, avoid touching face, and stay home if sick. KHAC staff will disinfect frequently touches surfaces. Lysol and wipes will be available to all member. Room capacity is 10 -15 people per large room. Movie night is scheduled for Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The featured movie will be Gilda starring Rita Hayworth Glenn Ford, and George Macready. The film is about a small-time gambler who…

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BOS meeting: Demonstration, COVID-19, new county manager, Dot Foods incentive

MOHAVE COUNTY – Some terse words from Mohave County Board of Supervisor Gary Watson punctuated the start of Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that included action on a veritable potpourri of items. Watson expressed his disdain for civil disobedience that has shocked the nation with violence and vandalism from Minneapolis to Scottsdale. Watson said the police action that choked the life out of George Floyd was unconscionable and he said those officers responsible should meet justice swiftly. Yet Watson said he swore an oath on five different occasions to uphold the law and protect the people of Arizona and that…

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