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Drinking water is safe

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman’s water is safe to drink and does not require boiling. The city professionals who are in charge of making sure our water is safe to drink, are constantly hard at work following all guidelines and federal standards. City staff works continuously to ensure that the water each of us drink from our taps is clean and safe by both federal guidelines and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, under the Safe Drinking Water Act. As new challenges to drinking water safety emerge, the city remains vigilant in meeting the goals of source water protection, water…

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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, effective March 18.  Mayor Sheehy and members of the Lake Havasu City Council urge all citizens to practice social distancing, avoid groups of 10 or more, practice good hygiene, stay home when it is an option, and remain calm.   Mayor Sheehy released a video shortly after he signed this proclamation, available at www.lhcaz.gov/covid-19 “At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Lake Havasu City or Mohave County. We continue to work closely with Mohave County Department of Public Health, the lead…

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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, effective March 18.  Mayor Sheehy and members of the Lake Havasu City Council urge all citizens to practice social distancing, avoid groups of 10 or more, practice good hygiene, stay home when it is an option, and remain calm.   Mayor Sheehy released a video shortly after he signed this proclamation, available at www.lhcaz.gov/covid-19 “At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Lake Havasu City or Mohave County. We continue to work closely with Mohave County Department of Public Health, the lead…

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COVID-19 test results inconclusive for local patient

KINGMAN – Medical providers recently took a swab sample from a patient with respiratory symptoms who came to the KRMC emergency room.  The sample was subsequently sent to a reference laboratory for testing. The test results were returned Wednesday, March 18, which were inconclusive. This means that COVID-19 has not been ruled out, nor has it been confirmed definitively. At this time, this is not a presumptive positive nor a confirmed positive. However, the patient has been advised to self-quarantine and the case should be managed as positive until further testing determines conclusive results.

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Shooter found ‘guilty but insane’; ordered to state mental hospital

KINGMAN – A Kingman man whose gunfire and erratic behavior prompted a public safety scare last spring is being sent to the Arizona State Hospital for psychiatric treatment. That’s a requirement of a plea agreement that finds Larry Bradshaw, 37, “guilty except insane” to a disorderly conduct with a weapon charge. Kingman police responded last April to a home in the vicinity of Wilshire and Beverly Avenue where officers determined a number of gunshots had been fired into the walls of a structure on the property. Deputy Police Chief Rusty Cooper said witnesses indicated that Bradshaw had been exhibiting behavior…

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LMNRA announces lobby, fee collection station closures

LMNRA announces lobby, fee collection station closures BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area 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 to promote social distancing. As of March 17, the Lake Mead Visitor Center, Park Headquarters Lobby and Entrance Station Fee Collection Operations are closed or canceled until further notice. The park remains open. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, visitors may continue to enjoy the lakes, trails and open space areas. For the status of commercial operations,…

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