Kingman’s Clean City Commission met on Thursday, discussing the potential for the city to start up a new recycling program. Read MoreClean City Commission discusses recycling options
This fiscal year hasn’t been an easy one, as county finance officials attempted to mitigate or possibly prevent an $18.5 million deficit predicted for 2025. Now the county says that deficit may have been staved off in the short term, with no increase to taxes - but the danger hasn’t yet passed. Read MoreCounty budget crisis held back, largely due to critical staff vacancies
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The Mohave County Public Lands and Recreation Commission, which started in 2018, held its first meeting earlier this month since its renewal. Read MoreMohave County public lands commission back from five-year hiatus
Mohave County officials are sounding the alarm over critical staffing shortages, a persistent issue despite long-term efforts to boost recruitment. As they seek solutions, these departments must also contend with looming budgetary deficits that threaten to complicate the situation further.According to Mohave County Finance Director Luke Mournian this week, 76% of all county departments averaged greater than 10% turnover due to resignations last year. According to Mournian, the average rate of turnover due to resignation across all county departments was about 16.5% as of this week. Read MoreMohave County will attempt to address critical staff shortages, new pay increases next year
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Sen. Sonny Borrelli wants to establish a gaming commission that would regulate all types of gaming in the state. Currently, there are a number of different departments that regulate caming including the Arizona Racing Commission, the Arizona State Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts Commission and the Department of Gaming. Read MoreBorrelli aims to establish gaming commission amid concerns about tribal gaming, MMA safety
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Mohave County’s snowbirds may be affected by a bill proposed by Rep. Gillette that cracks down on who is considered to be a resident of the state of Arizona and what state benefits they can receive. Read MoreGillette bill proposes tighter residency rules, impacting snowbirds and RV community
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The Kingman Academy softball team traveled across town to take on Kingman on Thursday, and the Tigers were able to avenge any early season loss to the Bulldogs with a 14-1 win in the rematch. Read MoreSoftball | Tigers avenge early season loss to Bulldogs in 14-1 win
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The cross town rivalry game between Kingman and Kingman Academy was tightly contested from the opening pitch on Thursday at Kingman High School. Although the Bulldogs never trailed, their lead… Read MoreBaseball | Bulldogs nip Tigers 4-3 to split the season series
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The Lee Williams baseball team found itself in an early hole on Thursday against Mohave in Kingman, but the Volunteers turned the tied with five straight unanswered runs down the stretch to pu… Read MoreBaseball | Vols rally for 5-4 win over Thunderbirds
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The Kingman and Kingman Academy track teams traveled the Lake Havasu Senior Showcase on Thursday. Although team scores were not available as of Friday afternoon, the Tigers and Bulldogs both c… Read MoreTrack & Field | Bulldogs and Tigers compete in Havasu
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes wants a judge to toss a bid by Mohave County Supervisor seeking a court order granting him immunity if he votes to scrap machine counting of ballots. Read MoreAG Mayes wants Mohave County Supervisor Gould’s immunity request tossed out
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PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes wants a judge to toss a bid by Mohave County Supervisor seeking a court order granting him immunity if he votes to scrap machine counting of ballots. Read MoreAG Mayes asks judge to toss case brought by Supervisor Ron Gould
Lake advances new theory why she doesn’t owe anything in defamation case Read MoreKari Lake advances new theory why she doesn’t owe anything in defamation case
WASHINGTON – State officials told the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday that a lower court gave too much weight to mitigating factors when it ordered a new sentencing for Danny Lee Jones in a pair of brutal 1992 murders in Bullhead City. Read MoreState asks Supreme Court to reject new trial for Arizona death row inmate
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Desert Canyon Events LLC is holding a Spring Carnival and Mohave County Spring Home & Garden Expo at the Mohave County Fairgrounds in Kingman this weekend. The carnival started Thursday an… Read MoreFairgrounds | Spring Carnival returns to Kingman
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The Kingman boys and girl tennis teams hosted St. John Paul II on Friday, April 12. The girls fell 6-3, while the boys lost 9-0. The girls traveled to Page the next day where they lost 8-1, bu… Read MoreBoys and Girls Tennis | Kingman Bulldogs
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The Lee Williams, Kingman, and Kingman Academy track and field teams traveled to Mohave High School on Wednesday for a multi-team meet that also included host Mohave, Lake Havasu, Parker, and … Read MoreTrack & Field | Kingman, Lee Williams, Kingman Academy at Mohave multi-team meet
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The Lee Williams softball team had a rough outing against Flagstaff on Wednesday, falling 18-1 in Kingman. The Volunteers are now 2-6 overall this season, and 0-4 in 4A Grand Canyon region gam… Read MoreSoftball | Lee Williams vs Flagstaff
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Lee Williams hosted a multi-team track & field meet on March 29, which included Kingman and Kingman Academy athletes as well. Full results from the meet were not availible on athletic.net … Read MoreTrack & Field | Lee Williams hosts multi-team mee
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The Lee Williams Softball team lost their home game against Deer Valley Wednesday, 15-3. Read MoreSoftball | Lee Williams vs Deer Valley
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The Lee Williams softball team fell to Bradshaw Mountain by a score of 10-0 in Kingman on Tuesday in its first region game of the season. The Volunteers now sit at 2-4 and 0-1 (4th) in the 4A … Read MoreSoftball | Lee Williams vs Bradshaw Mountain
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The Lee Williams boys tennis team fell 7-2 against Bradshaw Mountain on Tuesday. The Bears beat the Volunteers in all six singles matches, but the Volunteers bounced back in doubles with Conno… Read MoreBoys Tennis | Lee Williams vs Bradshaw Mountain
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Mohave County’s financial stewardship this fiscal year shows a commendable short-term victory in managing a potential $18.5 million budget deficit predicted for 2025. Through diligent cost-cutting and efficient management of staff vacancies, the county supervisors and staff have not only avoided raising taxes but even projected a temporary surplus. Read MoreOur View: Mohave County budget strategies win short-term, need long-term planning
If you remember a few weeks back we were pretty pumped here at Bikers Corner about being asked to judge an upcoming event. Well, it’s time! Read MoreBikers Corner: Bike Show tomorrow at Avi Resort & Casino
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The recent decision by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors to issue documentation about exceptions to vaccine requirements at county health clinics has stirred up much-needed conversation. However, it raises an important question: Should this be a priority for our county workers? Read MoreOur View: Mohave County should focus on core services, not vaccine documentation
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