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COVID-19 cases rise to 30 in Mohave County

The new cases involved adults in the Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City service areas, according to the Mohave County Department of Public Health.

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Mohave County Health Director: Patient counts slow, hospitals have plenty of beds

But, she cautioned, we should not consider ourselves to be “out of the woods just yet” in regards to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Young and Fearless

Out of 28 recorded cases of COVID-19 in the county as of Thursday, April 9, 12 individuals were between age 20 and 44.

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Higher wildfire activity expected in areas of Arizona with grass growth

The state Department of Forestry and Fire Management said that outlook is based on conditions very similar to those of 2019 when 1,827 wildland fires burned nearly 625 square miles of private, state, federal and tribal lands.

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Arizona US Senate candidates McSally, Kelly offer divergent takes on coronavirus response

The outbreak has shaken up the race and is likely to play a prominent role once the campaign heats up, particularly if the efforts to stop the spread of the virus continue disrupting American life and the economy.

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Top Navajo leaders quarantine as tribe prepares for curfew

“With the number of positive cases rising, it’s imperative that we make smart decisions to protect the ones we love,” Nez said Friday evening.

Crime Watch see more>

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Mohave 911 | April 12, 2020

The Kingman Police Department made the following arrests for the week ending April 10:

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Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division nearly back to full-strength

Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is made up of several different divisions and units, including administration, patrol, search and rescue, K9, volunteer posse, civil, detective, boating safety and detention.

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9 Arizona men indicted in undercover child sexual exploitation crackdown

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted nine Arizona men accused of soliciting illegal sex acts from undercover agents who were posing as minors on various social media websites and applications.

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NASCAR, IndyCar lead in virtual sports

The mind-boggling success of virtual racing over the past month has put motorsports out front in the race to create competition while sports is shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kingman Wilderness Column: Now I lay me down to sleep

There have been too many instances of people injured or killed when a flash flood surged down the wash where they were camped.

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Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can’t guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year — even with the long delay.

Opinion see more>

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Beware of coronavirus scammers

Scammers have no shame, and nothing – not even a global health crisis – is off limits.

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Editorial Cartoon | April 12, 2020

Editorial Cartoon | April 12, 2020

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The positives and negatives of being stuck at home in a pandemic

Already I can’t see my grandkids except on Facetime. I can’t get a haircut. I can’t play golf. I can’t get a massage. I can’t go to church – even on Easter Sunday.

Reader Poll:

Do you wear a face mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus?

  • Yes 42%
  • No 58%

12 total votes

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Reader Poll:

Do you wear a face mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus?

  • Yes 42%
  • No 58%

12 total votes

See past polls

Obituaries see more>

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Obituary | Ruth Eleanor Higgs

Ms. Ruth Eleanor Higgs crossed the Rainbow Bridge Saturday afternoon, March 21, 2020 at 1:39 p.m. at her residence in Kingman, Arizona.

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Obituary | Linda Lee Phillips (Miller)

Linda Lee Phillips (Miller) of Meadview, Arizona entered eternal rest on the evening of April 1, 2020 at the age of 67.

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Obituary Notice | Lawrence Joy Bond

Lawrence Joy Bond passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Kingman, Arizona.

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City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles shares the positive attributes of the growing city in this episode of Arizona Commerce Authority’s Rural spotlight. You’ll learn more about the community’s diverse set of industries, position as a regional logistics hub and its unique outdoor opportunities.