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Middle school band students selected for excellence

KINGMAN – Kingman Middle School was to have sent five of its talented musicians to the Arizona Music Educators Association’s All-State Honor Band Festival recently. Nearly 300 of Arizona’s highly achieving middle school instrumentalists, grades six, seven, and eight, were to have gathered at Valley Vista High School in Surprise, on March 14, to rehearse and perform grade level concerts featuring the best student musicians from across the state. Performers for the sixth grade All-State band were selected by nomination. Arizona’s seventh and eighth grade musicians auditioned in November 2019 to become part of the prestigious ensembles. Kingman Middle School proudly lauds the musicianship and determination of…

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Missing person reported in Wikieup

WIKIEUP – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking information on the whereabouts of Robert “Bob” Meyers, a 73-year-old male last seen in the area of the Hidden Oasis RV Park in Wikieup about noon on Sunday, March 15. He had left on foot to go hiking and camping for a couple days and has not returned home. He has a backpack, some food, supplies, and a tent. We are uncertain of the clothing he may be wearing, as he has planned to be gone for a couple days. He has a greenish-olive colored heavy jacket and…

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Kingman corona update

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has announced it is closing public access to all city buildings except the municipal courthouse for at least a two-week period beginning Monday, March 23. The measure is implemented to conform with social distancing guidelines set forth by the federal Centers for Disease Control. The City is also implementing public safety measures involving its court operations. For detailed information about both announcements visit the city website (www.cityofkingman.gov) and look for news releases under the PIO tab. The Mohave County government website (www.mohavecounty.us) is also a good source for important pandemic-related information. Dave Hawkins

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Grand Canyon National Park transitions to limited services

GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House,  Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities. As of 12 p.m. on March 20, 2020, all Xanterra operated services within Grand Canyon National Park including lodges, restaurants and tours will suspend until May 21, 2020. As of March 22, 2020, the Yavapai Lodge, operated by Delaware North, will close until May 1, 2020. Updates and a complete list of the park’s modified operations will be posted on:  www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/grand-canyon-national-park-public-health-update.htm . Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health…

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Kingman city offices to close for two weeks

Staffing levels maintained to handle customer service by telephone, email  KINGMAN – Beginning Monday, March 23, all city buildings (except the Municipal Courthouse) will be closed to all public access until at least April 6. Based on guidelines issued by the President of the United States, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Arizona State Department of Health Services, the continued spread of COVID-19 is posing an increased public health risk, by not following those guidelines. The CDC, the President and Governor Ducey’s office now recommend no events of ten or more people for the next eight weeks. People are…

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