2020 – The Standard Newspaper

Mayoral recall submission transmitted to county

Ron Martin4 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – On September 14, 2020, James Coffman applied for a recall request for Kingman Mayor Jen Miles. On Monday, January 11, recall petitions were submitted regarding the application, “2020REC001- Mayor Miles.” The initial receipt provided by Mr. Coffman indicated that he submitted 148 petition sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures. After further review, it was determined that the actual number of submitted petitions was 168 sheets with 2,367 unverified signatures; 1384 is the number of verified signatures required to authorize this recall election. Upon completion of the initial review per A.R.S. § 19-121.01(A), the Kingman City Clerk’s office has transmitted…

Harrison St. in Kingman closed on Monday, Tuesday

Pam Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Harrison Street will be closed between Valentine Ave. and Ashfork Ave. beginning Monday, June 1, from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and again on Tuesday, June 2, for the same time (the road will be open before/after those times stated). UniSource Energy Services will be repairing a gas leak. Contact for the work is: Jeff Fjelds at 928-715-7003 or jfjeld@uesaz.com

Community News

BNSF to close Fourth St crossing

Ron Martin5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Due to BNSF doing track maintenance on the 4th street railroad crossing beginning April 28, 2020, at 6:00 a.m. through April 29, 2020, at 6:-00 pm., the crossing will be closed to traffic.

Farmer’s Market cancelled

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has canceled the last Farmer’s Market of the season scheduled for Saturday, May 2. “It is in the best interest of the community to cancel the last Farmer’s Market of the year due to COVID-19,” City Manager Toby Cotter said. “We had approximately 5,000 people at the February event. It is a highly attended event.” The Farmer’s Market will be closed June-September and re-open for its next season on Saturday, October 3 at Community Park. “Bonnie and her volunteers, along with the city recreation staff, have put together one of the best…

Lane restrictions in Kingman Friday

Pam Wanner5 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Unisource Electric will have lane restrictions westbound and eastbound on Airway Avenue between Lomita Road and North Irving Street this Friday, March 6, 2020, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Unisource will be working on their electric poles.

Bullhead City Council candidate nomination packets available

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City will hold a primary election on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, for the purpose of electing four council members to fill four-year terms. A general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to fill any elected offices that remain unfilled after the primary election. Council Members Kathy Bruck, Mark R. Clark, Tami Ring, and Sheila Shutts are currently serving four-year terms that will expire in November 2020. Interested candidates can find more information on running for local office, compliance requirements, and election filings by reviewing the pamphlet entitled “2020 Election Information…