Kingman Daily Miner | Kingman, AZ

Career-ready: Graduates of KFD’s Fire Explorer Academy hit the ground running

Mohave County manager gets 15% raise

State reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in Mohave ...

Kingman, KAOL qualify for state softball tourneys, baseball squads fall ...

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Woods is out as Mohave County Fairgrounds manager

Mohave County Fairgrounds Manager Tim Woods has been dismissed by the Mohave County Fair Association Board of Directors.

State reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths in Mohave County

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday, May 7 reported the deaths of two more Mohave County residents from complications of COVID-19, as well as 16 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the county.

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Arizona bill banning 'biased' topics in schools advances

The Arizona House of Representatives has advanced a bill with a last-minute amendment that would ban racist, sexist, politicized or other controversial topics in schools and penalize teachers with fines.

Arizona utility regulators reject 100% clean energy rules

Arizona's utility regulators have rejected new rules that would have required most of the state's electricity providers to get 100% of their power from clean energy sources by 2050 to limit carbon emissions and address climate change.

Man accused of lying about large group hike at Grand Canyon

A Washington state man is accused of defying federal regulations that limit the number of people who can hike rim-to-rim at Grand Canyon National Park.

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Hearing set over DNA evidence in rape of incapacitated woman

A judge has scheduled a May 21 hearing to consider a challenge to the DNA evidence against a nurse charged with sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman who later gave birth at a long-term care facility in Phoenix.

Prescott police chief put on leave in personnel investigation

Prescott Valley, Arizona, Police Chief Steve Roser has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a personnel investigation into claims that he violated town policies, officials said.

Kingman men reportedly admit involvement in drive-by shooting

Aaron Phillip Stosser and Sebastian Scott Nelson, both 18, of Kingman, have reportedly admitted involvement in a drive-by shooting that resulted in no injuries on Tuesday, April 27.

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López escapes jam to help Marlins beat Arizona 3-1 for sweep

Pablo López came through with a strikeout when he needed it most, and the Miami Marlins won a close game for a change to complete their first sweep of the season.

Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45k applicants

More than 45,000 people are vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.

Kingman, KAOL qualify for state softball tourneys, baseball squads fall short in bid for playoffs

Kingman is led by senior pitcher Lilianna Valdivia, who is 12-1 this season with a 1.76 ERA. She has amassed 100 strikeouts in 67.2 innings pitched.

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Letter | Kingman lost a great citizen

Kingman recently lost a community-minded citizen and U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Bekeart.

Column | Charging hate crimes is a slippery slope

I have renewed respect for Keith Ellison.

Editorial Cartoon | May 7, 2021

Reader Poll:

Should volunteers be allowed to kill bison in Grand Canyon National Park?

Yes 63%
No 38%

8 total votes

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Reader Poll:

Should volunteers be allowed to kill bison in Grand Canyon National Park?

Yes 63%
No 38%

8 total votes

See past polls

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Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: she is not a loser.

Horoscopes | May 7, 2021

Birthdays: Alexander Ludwig, 29; Sydney Leroux, 31; Breckin Meyer, 47; Amy Heckerling, 67.

Dear Abby | Half-sister in New Jersey obsesses over newfound brother

Six months ago, my husband, “Lee,” met his long-lost sister, his father’s daughter from a previous marriage. Lee’s father passed away when he was 6; he is now 30.

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Obituary | Daysha E. Roberts

Daysha E. Roberts, 72, passed unexpectedly May 4, 2021 at Sante Rehabilitation center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Obituary | Janet Ann Nelson

Janet Ann Nelson, 77, went peacefully home to Jesus on April 28 at 7:42 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.

Obituary | Charles ‘Chuck’ Hawkins

Charles “Chuck” Hawkins went to his eternal home March 28, 2021 after a short illness.

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WTO chief: Vaccine waiver helpful, not key for virus fight

The head of the World Trade Organization said Friday the U.S. administration’s call to remove patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines could help expand fair access to vaccines but might not be the most “critical issue,” as officials in Europe increasingly insisted that more vaccine exports are the more pressing priority.