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Food bank hosting back-to-school backpack drive

Dear Editor, Families are preparing for children to

Pin-up dolls crown 2026 Queen at festive Rhythm

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The third annual Rhythm and

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Effort to expand broadband in rural areas takes big step forward

PHOENIX – The state’s goal of expanding broadband internet access in rural areas is taking a big step forward with a public-private partnership. The agreement with eX2 Technology is to operate, maintain and lease space in fiber-optic conduit installed along Interstate 17 and Interstate 19, and being installed later this year along much of Interstate 40. The Arizona Department of Transportation, in partnership with Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Commerce Authority, entered into the agreement recently with eX2 Technology, an Omaha, Nebraska, firm with extensive experience working with state and local governments to manage what is often referred to as middle-mile…

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Leaving venomous reptiles alone reduces risk of being bitten 

With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call Arizona home. Depending on location, the species that are encountered most often are the Western diamondback, sidewinder, Mojave, and black-tailed rattlesnakes.   “Arizona has more rattlesnake species than any other state, and we can all celebrate that amazing biodiversity,” said Thomas Jones, amphibians and reptiles program manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In warm desert areas, rattlesnakes are most active from March through October. During the spring, it’s not uncommon for…

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HVINA public meeting May 7

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) will hold an information session and public workshop for Hualapai Valley Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (HVINA) on May 7. The meeting will be held May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. in person at Mohave Community College – Neal Campus Building 200 Room 240, 1971 Jagerson Ave. as follows at Mohave Community College Neal Campus, with some portions held in a hybrid manner as indicated below:  This meeting will be to further discuss the framework for the Hualapai Valley Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. ADWR staff will be available to answer any questions regarding…

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Long-awaited bridge linking Laughlin, Bullhead City to open Friday, June 7

Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico are pleased to announce the grand opening date for the long-awaited second bridge connecting Laughlin to Bullhead City, Ariz. They invited their respective communities to save the date of Friday, June 7 for a celebration. Full details will be released once finalized in May. “This second bridge spanning the Colorado River has been decades in the making,” said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, whose district includes Laughlin. “Its completion will facilitate the flow of traffic and commerce across the river, and I’m looking forward to celebrating this historic milestone with our…

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Gadjoyan charged with vehicular assault

KINGMAN – An arrest is reported after a Kingman woman alleged her ex-husband deliberately struck the bike she was riding Saturday afternoon, April 20. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to the victim’s residence after being notified a vehicular assault had occurred in the area of Northfield Ave. and Tommie Dr. “She advised that she had been struck by a vehicle,” said MCSO Public Information Officer Anita Mortensen. “The victim alleged that while riding her bike she heard a vehicle accelerating and saw a white SUV driven by her ex-husband.” The woman reportedly claimed the vehicle clipped the rear…

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MCC Booster Club’s 3rd annual Bighorn Scramble Calcutta and Golf Tournament to Support Bighorns Athletics is Coming to Laughlin Ranch

BULLHEAD CITY – Get ready for a day of golf, community spirit and support for the Mohave Community College Bighorns men’s and women’s soccer teams! The Bighorns Athletics Booster Club is proud to host the Bighorn Scramble Calcutta/Golf Tournament at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club in Bullhead City. It brings together all levels of amateur golf enthusiasts and community members to raise funds in support of the first-ever college athletic teams in northwestern Arizona. The event kicks off with the Bighorn Scramble Calcutta on May 3rd at 5:30 PM at the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse in Bullhead City, located at 3663…

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