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Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires

Pam Wanner7 years ago3 mins

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on Thanksgiving as a typical day of the year, making it by far the leading day for US home cooking fires. This sharp spike (a nearly 250 percent increase over the daily average) is a powerful reminder to use caution when cooking this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The Bullhead Fire Department would like to offer the following tips and recommendations for cooking safety this Thanksgiving. · Make your cooking area safe. Move things that can burn away from the stove. Turn pot handles…

Student finds success, value in MCC and ASU-Havasu partnership

Pam Wanner7 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Tristan Bartels has lived by the lake his entire life, so when it was time to go to college, he decided to stay at home. He recently shared his story with a group of community and educational leaders from throughout Mohave County who attended an Achieve 60 Arizona presentation at the Mohave Community College Kingman campus. Achieve 60 is a non-profit that has a goal of seeing 60% of Arizona adults, ages 25 to 64, earn a college credential or degree by 2030. Bartels told the group about the value of having Mohave Community College and ASU-Havasu in…

KPD receives DUI enforcement grant

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The funds will be used to pay for officer’s time and employee related costs for enhanced targeted efforts of DUI and impaired driving enforcement throughout the City of Kingman from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. The goal of the Impaired Driving Program is to reduce alcohol and drug related driving fatalities and injuries through enforcement, education, and public awareness throughout the State of Arizona. The Kingman Police Department actively participates in the Western Arizona DUI Task Force,…

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry closing December 1

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

The center will re-open next spring LEES FERRY – On Sunday, December 1, the National Park Service’s Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry will close for the season. Until December 1, hours remain 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week (except Thanksgiving, November 28, when it will close for the day). The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center will re-open next spring. The Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center is located on Highway 89A on the west side of Navajo Bridge, near Lees Ferry. The public will still be able to enjoy the center’s outdoor exhibits and a self-guided walk across…

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Grief support available

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Harmony Hospice Bereavement Services hosts a grief support group every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the WACOG building, 208 N. Fourth St., Room 210. Their motto is, “We Understand the Struggle: You Are Not Alone,” and offers group support for anyone experiencing any loss that has cause grief and sadness. Come out and explore the dynamics of grief and learn about healthy ways to cope. The group is facilitated by a grief support specialist.

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Hunters get second shot at doves beginning Friday

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Arizona dove hunters will be able to double their wing-shooting pleasure when the state’s “second” season begins Friday, Nov. 22. Unlike the 15-day season that begins Sept. 1, the late season lasts 45 days and runs through Jan. 5, 2020. There still is a 15-bird daily bag limit, all of which must be mourning doves. The possession limit remains 45 mourning doves after opening day, of which no more than 15 may be taken in any one day. As always, there is an unlimited daily bag and possession limit for the invasive Eurasian collared-dove. A few things to remember to…

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Thanksgiving is the number one day for home fires

Student finds success, value in MCC and ASU-Havasu partnership

KPD receives DUI enforcement grant

Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center near Lees Ferry closing December 1

Grief support available

Hunters get second shot at doves beginning Friday

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