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County officials discuss economic impact from pandemic

COUNTY – The pandemic has not yet caused any significant local economic development casualties, according to professionals in Kingman. Manager Bennett Bratley said he’s not aware of any impactful closures or layoffs by 65 Kingman Airport Industrial Park tenants who employ 2,500 of people in manufacturing and other jobs. “I haven’t seen it yet, but obviously it could come depending where this leads in the near future,” Bratley said. “Companies that I have been working with on recent projects that are looking at the Kingman Industrial Park have held off on their site visits right now due to social distancing…

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Four displaced from mobile home fire

Extension cord may have been cause of blaze BULLHEAD CITY – Three adults and a child were displaced when their mobile home was damaged by fire on Sunday, March 22. No one was injured. According to a Bullhead City Fire Department (BHCFD)  spokesperson, the fire possibly started by a faulty power cord. BHCFD would like to remind the public about the hidden dangers of extension cords. They are not made for permanent use. Extension cords should never be run through walls, doorways, ceiling, or floors. Never use a cord that feels hot or that are damaged in any way and…

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CORONAVIRUS: Northwestern Arizona Update

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two people have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in Mohave County and county officials and their municipal counterparts are urging citizens and businesses to comply with restrictions detailed under Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s executive orders. The county announced Tuesday night, March 24, that the first infected resident is recovering at home in the Lake Havasu City area. That another infected person is recovering at home in Bullhead City was announced during a Wednesday news conference in Kingman. Both cases involve adults, but gender, specific age, identity and other details are withheld given patient confidentiality and privacy…

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Bullhead man charged in highway shooting

TOPOCK – Last Tuesday, March 17, deputies were dispatched to a weapons offense that occurred in the area of County Route 1. According to a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, the victim advised that she and a passenger were on their way home to Topock, when a black truck came speeding up behind them. The truck passed them on the roadway and she heard a popping sound. When the victim arrived home, she observed a bullet hole in her vehicle. Meanwhile, California Highway Patrol advised they had detained Daniel John Cady, 38 of Bullhead City. Cady was stopped due to…

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Two virus cases confirmed in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – A second coronavirus case has been confirmed in Mohave County. The first COVID-9 infection announced Tuesday night is traced to the Lake Havasu City area. During a Wednesday press conference it was announced that a second confirmed case emanates from the Bullhead City area. Mohave County officials encourage citizen and business compliance with advisories issued by the Centers for Disease Control, Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Dave Hawkins

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Bullhead schools finalize distant learning plans for students K-8

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Elementary School District expects to roll out plans Wednesday afternoon, March 25, for students’ offsite distance learning programs during the State-mandated school closure through at least April 10. Teachers will distribute lessons two ways.  Students with internet access and the necessary technology will have online classes.  Those who do not have internet access will receive classwork in packets delivered via school buses at designated stops and times.  Those bus schedules are also being finalized. District representatives have been calling parents and guardians to determine students’ internet capabilities.  “The extremely high number of local households…

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