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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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Snakes, kittens confiscated for endangerment

GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – A Hesperia, California man

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KINGMAN – The man who possessed an odd

Advisory announced following three heat-related deaths at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Humanity: The Problem or the Solution?

Amy Schley, in writing for Ricochet.com in 2019, encapsulated a problem we face quite well. “I think what divides us is a paradigm. It’s not exactly left vs. right, though there’s a lot of overlap. On one side, people think that humans are killing the planet, poisoning the environment with CO2 and pollution. They discourage people to have children and have convinced people to commit suicide to reduce their carbon footprint. On the other is the belief that humans are a force for good in the world. That as we become wealthier, we are better able to care for our…

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City Core Paving and Water Main Reconstruction Project

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Public Works Department, Engineering Division announces details for the upcoming City Core Paving and Water Main Reconstruction Project, scheduled to begin next Monday, April 22, and continue through October 22, 2024. Traffic Control devices and slowed construction zones are in place for the duration of the project at various times within the downtown area, to provide safe routes for motorists and contractors and allow for access to all businesses. During this timeframe, work is conducted on the following streets within the downtown area: The City appreciates everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work…

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AZ Health Start program is free for expectant mothers

MOHAVE COUNTY – To put it lightly, women who are expecting can face many overwhelming challenges throughout their pregnancies.  A new mother may not know how to keep their child safe in their homes, the needed nutrition, or how to maintain their child’s health.  The Arizona Health Start program is a free community outreach program not just for pregnant women, but their families as well. With this program, families can get case management, social workers, nurses, and home visits until the second year of the child’s life. Expecting mothers can benefit from the program’s depression screenings, car seat safety checks and…

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Bullhead Pest Abatement to hold caddisfly community forum

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Pest Abatement will hold a caddisfly community forum on May 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bullhead City Council Chambers, 1255 Marina Blvd. Forum topics will include biology and ecology of net-spinning caddisflies, current nuisance caddisfly abatement strategies, and the potential role riverfront residents can play in future pilot programs.  “The primary goal of the forum is to educate the public on nuisance net-spinning caddisfly biology and ecology and to seek volunteers for new pilot programs,” said Bullhead City Municipal Entomologist Dr. Michael Cavallaro. Bullhead City’s net-spinning caddisfly suppression program monitors insect populations…

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US wildfires are getting bigger and more complex, prompting changes in firefighting workforce

Wildfire Academy students dig a handline, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Prescott, Ariz. Forecasters are warning that the potential for wildfires will be above normal in some areas across the United States over the coming months as temperatures rise and rain becomes sparse. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil) PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — It’s shaping up to be a long wildfire season, with Texas already seeing its largest blaze in recorded history and firefighters becoming overwhelmed with recent blazes in Virginia. Just in the first three months of the year, more than 2,669 square miles (6,912 square kilometers) were charred in the United States. That’s…

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Feral Cat Warriors joins NASCAR Day Giveathon

KINGMAN – Feral Cat Warriors is joining NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation for the second-annual NASCAR Day Giveathon, an online giving campaign to raise $650,000 in charitable funds for local charities across the country. “We are thrilled to bring the NASCAR Day Giveathon back for a second year,” said Nichole Krieger, Vice President and Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation. “It’s always heartwarming to see what our NASCAR industry can accomplish when we all come together for the greater good. We’re excited to build upon the success of last year’s campaign to make an even greater impact on the communities…

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