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Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

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MCC students named 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars 

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is proud to announce two students have been honored as a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.   Kevin Gauthun, from the MCC Lake Havasu campus and Jennifer Schaefle from the MCC Bullhead Campus. They are two of 213 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide honored with this award.   The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Scholars are encouraged to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs and are selected based…

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MEC opens application for annual Washington Youth Tour

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of the annual Washington Youth Tour. “Education, Training, and Information” is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. One way MEC shows commitment to this principle, and our community, is by supporting the future of even the youngest of members. “The Washington Youth Tour is a unique opportunity to inspire students for success, and here at Mohave Electric Cooperative, we believe in providing the tools and resources, when we can, to help,” stated MEC’s CEO Tyler Carlson. Washington Youth Tour is a unique chance for…

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MEC opens application for annual Washington Youth Tour

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is proud to announce our continuing sponsorship of the annual Washington Youth Tour. “Education, Training, and Information” is one of the 7 Cooperative Principles upheld by MEC. One way MEC shows commitment to this principle, and our community, is by supporting the future of even the youngest of members. “The Washington Youth Tour is a unique opportunity to inspire students for success, and here at Mohave Electric Cooperative, we believe in providing the tools and resources, when we can, to help,” stated MEC’s CEO Tyler Carlson. Washington Youth Tour is a unique chance for…

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Essay contest open to Arizona fifth and sixth graders

The Arizona State Treasurer’s Office together with AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan are asking Arizona fifth and sixth graders: “What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” The fourth-annual statewide essay writing contest kicks off today and is now accepting entries from all fifth and sixth grade Arizona students.  A total of 20 winners will be selected across the state and will be awarded $529 towards opening a new or existing AZ529 Education Savings Plan. One winner will be selected from each of Arizona’s 15 counties and at least one winner each representing a district,…

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Essay contest open to Arizona fifth and sixth graders

The Arizona State Treasurer’s Office together with AZ529, Arizona’s Education Savings Plan are asking Arizona fifth and sixth graders: “What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” The fourth-annual statewide essay writing contest kicks off today and is now accepting entries from all fifth and sixth grade Arizona students.  A total of 20 winners will be selected across the state and will be awarded $529 towards opening a new or existing AZ529 Education Savings Plan. One winner will be selected from each of Arizona’s 15 counties and at least one winner each representing a district,…

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Chemical treatment to be deployed against invasive fish in Colorado River

The National Park Service will renew efforts to rid an area of the Colorado River in northern Arizona of invasive fish by killing them with a chemical treatment, the agency said Friday. A substance lethal to fish but approved by federal environmental regulators called rotenone will be disseminated starting Aug. 26. It’s the latest tactic in an ongoing struggle to keep non-native smallmouth bass and green sunfish at bay below the Glen Canyon Dam and to protect a threatened native fish, the humpback chub. The treatment will require a weekend closure of the Colorado River slough, a cobble bar area…

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