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A deadly day for Mohave County
It was a deadly day for Mohave County, as the county Department of Public Health reported the evening of Thursday, Aug. 6 that four more county residents have died from complications of COVID-19.
Mask proclamation protesters visit City Complex
Kingman area residents, though apparently not all from within city limits, marched into the City Complex in the late morning of Thursday, Aug. 7 not only seeking answers regarding the face mask proclamation, but also to “help” public officials understand the perceived dangers of such an order.
COVID-19 death tolls reach 150 in county, 4,000 in state
Mohave County has surpassed the 150 mark for deaths from COVID-19, even as the number of new cases and deaths, along with positivity rates, have started to decline.
- Lingenfelter wins GOP nod for District 1 Supervisor
- 1-in-3 registered voters cast ballots in primary with ‘few hitches’
- City of Kingman earmarks $10,000 for Facebook Marketing Grant
- Bureau of Land Management to gather Black Mountain burros
- Bishop wins District 4 GOP nomination for supervisor, faces Ehrhardt
- Lee Williams High School holds Band Camp
- Schuster wins GOP sheriff’s primary, will run unopposed in November
- Kingman Miner August 7 Adoption Spotlight: Beautiful
- Cause of Tuesday, Aug. 4 Fairfax Street fire undetermined
- U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar outlasts challenger Anne Marie Ward in Aug. 4 GOP primary
- Death toll in Mohave County from COVID-19 reaches 150
- Stehly, Walker, Sammeli capture Kingman City Council seats
- About 1-in-3 registered Mohave County voters took part in Aug. 3 primary
- Kingman voters approve Permanent Base Adjustment, but not 4-year mayoral term in Aug. 4 primary
- Mohave County Election Results: Lingenfelter, Schuster, Bishop notch wins in GOP primary
- At Kingman Academy of Learning, a graduation and a reunion rolled into one
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Arizona sets virus spread guidelines for school reopenings
Arizona's top health official and the state's education chief laid out a series of guidelines Thursday that public schools were urged to use when deciding whether coronavirus infection rates are low enough to safely reopen for full in-person learning.
Arizona’s final vote tally may take days, as usual
Politicians in tight races should not expect final results from Arizona's primary election for at least a few days, a regular occurrence in the state even though it sees the vast majority of voters cast ballots early by mail.
Joe Arpaio clings to relevancy in what’s likely his last run
Arizona has grown more politically moderate in the past five years, but Republican primary voters haven’t entirely abandoned Joe Arpaio, the six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix who lost the job in 2016 amid voter frustration over his legal troubles and headline-grabbing tactics.
- McSally proposes 7 debates as Arizona Senate race heats up
- 517 Arizona inmates positive amid slowing coronavirus spread
- U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar outlasts challenger Anne Marie Ward in Aug. 4 GOP primary
- Big Arizona voter turnout brings slow results, few surprises
- University of Arizona to expand, buy online college
Crime Watch see more>
Mohave 911 | August 2, 2020
Jacob Michael Kennedy, 23, of Topock, was arrested by Mohave County Sheriff’s Office deputies after reportedly assaulting a woman and discharging a firearm inside a residence on Monday, July 27.
Kingman woman reportedly admits to shooting fiance
Stephanie Ruth Brown, 36, of Kingman, reportedly admitted to shooting her fiancé, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, on Thursday, July 30, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office.
Kingman man arrested on felony drug warrant
Jacob Patrick Frazell, 26, of Kingman, was arrested by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of drug-related charges on Wednesday, July 29.
- Topock man arrested for alleged disorderly conduct with a weapon
- Two 13-year-old girls killed on quad that collided with pickup truck in Dolan Springs July 25
- Cane Beds man arrested after reportedly pointing firearm at law enforcement
- Owner of dog left in vehicle in Fort Mohave cited for cruelty
- Sheriff’s office seeks Cameron Michael Anderson, 24
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Suns win 4th straight bubble game, top Pacers 114-99
The NBA bubble appears to have given the Phoenix Suns new life.
Dbacks beat Astros 5-4 on Calhoun's double in ninth
Kole Calhoun lined a two-run double in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 Thursday night to win their first series of the season.
Garland, Hall each score in 3rd as Coyotes beat Preds 4-1
The Arizona Coyotes knew they had a big opportunity once their challenge erased Nashville's go-ahead goal early in the third period.
Opinion see more>
Rants and Raves | August 7, 2020
Let us know what’s on your mind in 40 words or less. Submit Rants and Raves at kdminer.com/rants-and-raves or email editorial@kdminer.com.
Column | Don’t get shortchanged
Remember when stores ran out of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and face masks?
Editorial Cartoon | August 7, 2020
Editorial Cartoon | August 7, 2020
Reader Poll:
Should the City of Kingman restart its recycling program?
Reader Poll:
Should the City of Kingman restart its recycling program?
Features see more>
Horoscopes | August 7, 2020
Birthdays: Charlize Theron, 45; David Mann, 54; David Duchovny, 60; Wayne Knight, 65.
Dear Abby | Guilt remains 40 years after job reference was withheld
About 40 years ago, I did someone an injustice, and I have felt guilty ever since.
Horoscopes | August 6, 2020
Birthdays: Vera Farmiga, 47; Geri Halliwell, 48; M. Night Shyamalan, 50; Michelle Yeoh, 58.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary | Joe Floyd Fass
Joe Floyd Fass was born Nov. 11, 1937 in Kingman, Arizona to Nash and Elizabeth Fass.
Obituary Notice | Rachel Diane Mains
Rachel Diane Mains was born on Tuesday Nov. 13, 1973 in Kingman, Arizona and she passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Obituary | Kenneth “KEN” F. Jones
Kenneth “KEN” F. Jones of Kingman, Arizona passed away on July 24, 2020 of complications from the Covid-19 virus at the age of 87.
National & International see more>
Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
President Donald Trump billed his trip to Ohio Thursday as a chance to promote economic recovery, but he quickly pivoted to a deeply personal attack on Joe Biden, even questioning without foundation the former vice president's faith in God.
US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has weakened
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is weakening hiring and the economic rebound.
Coronavirus testing in the US is dropping, even as deaths mount
U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.
