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Second homicide suspect arrested

KINGMAN – A second arrest is reported in the murder of a Kingman man whose remains were recovered last December in a remote desert area in Yucca. It wasn’t until July before authorities were able to identify the homicide victim as Jack Parlanti, 50, with the assistance of a crime lab and DNA testing. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reports the Aug. 7 arrest of Bryan Keith Gibson, 52, Yucca. Gibson was already jailed in the Adult Detention Center on unrelated drug charges when he was charged with abandonment of a dead body and first-degree murder in connection with…

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Deceased man recovered from tree

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death of a man rescued from a tree he was cutting in the community of Pine Lake in the Hualapai Mountains. A Search and Rescue Facebook post said the 62-year-old man became unresponsive while strapped in his harness about 80 foot up a pine tree on Aug. 3. “Central Air Rescue Ranger 1 helicopter used their hoist to free him from the tree and lower him to the ground for medical evaluation,” the FB post said. “It was determined that he was deceased.” The man’s name was not…

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Data reveals less than half of AZ students are advancing their education past high school

Fewer students in the state are advancing their education after high school, according to recent Arizona Education Progress Meter data released by Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona. While the lag is due, in part, to ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing decline in enrollment at two-year institutions persists since its peak a decade ago. This trend is even offsetting a steady increase in enrollment in four-year institutions. “As recently as six years ago, Arizona was making steady progress,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “Now, we have less than half of our state’s graduating…

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Data reveals less than half of AZ students are advancing their education past high school

Fewer students in the state are advancing their education after high school, according to recent Arizona Education Progress Meter data released by Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona. While the lag is due, in part, to ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, an ongoing decline in enrollment at two-year institutions persists since its peak a decade ago. This trend is even offsetting a steady increase in enrollment in four-year institutions. “As recently as six years ago, Arizona was making steady progress,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “Now, we have less than half of our state’s graduating…

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80s Glow Night raising funds

KINGMAN – Are you ready to travel back to the most vibrant era and dance the night away to your favorite 80’s hits? Then, don’t miss Feral Cat Warriors’ first annual gala fundraising dinner, “80’s Glow Night”, happening on August 12, at Beale Celebrations in downtown Kingman. Get ready to shine brighter than a disco ball as we light up the night with neon colors and glowing accessories. This event is not just an opportunity for you to relive the glory days of the 80’s, but it’s also a chance to make a difference in the lives of thousands of…

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