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Kingman Cancer Care Unit receives generous donation

Jersey Mike’s in Kingman held a “Day of Giving” to benefit the Kingman Cancer Care Unit when they donated 100% of their proceeds to our group. We received a check for $8253.48 from Jersey Mike’s which will be used to provide financial assistance to local patients undergoing cancer treatment. The Staff of Jersey Mike’s worked tirelessly that whole day and we are so grateful for their kindness and generosity!

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Mosquito fogging Tuesday in Mohave Valley

Mosquito surveillance conducted this week in Mohave Valley by the Mohave County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division (MCDPH-EHD) revealed the following locations that met the protocol to conduct mosquito fogging. The MCDPH-EHD uses the CDC’s recommended matrix as a guide of when to fog.

FOGGING: Adult mosquito control application will take place the evening of Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, after 8:00 pm, weather permitting. Baron Pest Solutions was awarded the contract to provide fogging services within Mohave County and will be conducting the ground fogging application.

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Longbrake of Kingman named to Dean’s List

Sabrina Longbrake was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2024 spring semester.
Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2024 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Congratulations to Longbrake from Kingman, AZ for this academic achievement.

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ACC vote regarding UNSE Black Mountain Generating Station expansion project

PHOENIX – The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 4 – 1, with Commissioner Anna Tovar dissenting, to reverse the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee’s Order regarding an expansion project at the Black Mountain Generating Station operated by UNS Electric, Inc. The Request by UNS Electric, Inc. for a Disclaimer of Commission and Committee Jurisdiction has been granted pursuant to A.R.S. 40-360, and this Decision is effective immediately. The decision means that the Commission does not have mandatory jurisdiction over electric generating plants under 100 MW for line siting purposes, a result dictated by law.

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Colorado River conservation efforts continue

The Department of the Interior has announced an initial $700 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin.
This investment – which has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead – will fund innovative projects like water distribution structures, advanced metering infrastructure, farm efficiency improvements, canal lining, turf removal, groundwater banking, desalination, recycling water and water purification.

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Fatal hit and run under investigation

KINGMAN – Kingman police are investigating a hit and run pedestrian fatality. Deputy Chief Joel Freed said the body of a man was found in the roadway of the 900 block of Beale St. in downtown Kingman at about 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 14.
The name of the 68-year-old victim is initially withheld.
“Investigators determined that the male subject had been struck by a west bound vehicle and possibly ran over by an additional vehicle,” Freed said. “At this time the suspected hit and run vehicle is unknown.
Anyone with information about the incident or those involve are asked to contact the Kingman Police Department (928-753-2191) or Mohave Silent Witness (928-753-1234).

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