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New after-school program coming to Kingman

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman will soon be getting a new and improved after-school program center for youth through the philanthropy of Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

The Clubs serve families and their children at 32 locations in the greater Phoenix area, as well Yuma. BGCAZ will enjoy a $1-lease arrangement for up to 25 years to operate in the entire east end of the commercial complex located along Airway Avenue at Burbank St.

City of Kingman to utilize new software for building sector

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has approved a contract that staff believes will improve government efficiency and citizen service, particularly in the building sector. Presenting during the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, Finance Director Tina Moline enthusiastically endorsed use of the Granicus SmartGov Permitting, Licensing and Planning software program.

“It is going to increase our productivity throughout or organization and just as importantly, it’s going to provide an increased level of service to all of our external customers, so this is very exciting,”

Business incubator planned for Kingman

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman is planning a synergistic convergence of resources to provide a collaborative environment to stimulate community commerce modeled after the Nomadic incubator complex already thriving in Lake Havasu City. A trio of community leaders pitched the concept during the Aug. 20 Kingman City Council meeting.

The entire council embraced the initiative, particularly member Marion “Smiley” Ward,

Shaw takes plea for sex offenses at group home

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City woman who committed sex offenses involving a 14-year-old boy at a group home in Kingman has entered a plea agreement. Jamie Shaw, 40, will be convicted of sexually motivated aggravated assault, while child molestation and unlawful sexual conduct counts are dismissed in the deal.

Authorities said Shaw was working for Harbor house in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue where the boy was lodged when the crime occurred on May 15.

Bids out for Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Five Arizona construction firms and another in Colorado have plan holder status and are in position to possibly submit bids to build an Interstate 40 traffic interchange (TI) in Kingman. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is scheduled on Sept. 6 to open bids for the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway TI.

The City has already paid the agency $48.3 million to administer project construction in northeast Kingman.

Barlow spared from prison sentence

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

COLORADO CITY – A Colorado City man avoided a two- to five-year prison term during his August 14 sentencing hearing for a sex offense involving a 24-year-old girl. Delbert Barlow, 55, previously pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault.

Barlow allegedly groped the victim as she slept on the couch at a Colorado City home on South Hammon Street on Dec. 25, 2023.

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New after-school program coming to Kingman

City of Kingman to utilize new software for building sector

Business incubator planned for Kingman

Bids out for Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project

Barlow spared from prison sentence

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