Over 200 people came to Kingman Park and Recreation’s 24th annual Polar Dip at Centennial Pool on Wednesday, Jan. 1. About half that number dived in the cold waters at noon while the other half or more watched, photographed or waited with dry towels and clothes. Warm showers, food and drink … Read MoreKingman plunges into 2025 with annual Polar Dip
The U.S. Postal Service will suspend services nationwide on Thursday, Jan. 9 in observance of a National Day of Mourning after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Read MoreNo mail on Jan. 9 as post offices close in honor of President Jimmy Carter
A Las Vegas businessman working to develop the Entrata community along US 93 is helping provide new shoes and socks for more than 200 children in northern Arizona. Al Barbarich and his wife Lauren have been involved with the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation serving southern Nevada for a decade, a… Read MoreNevada non-profit brings shoe giveaway to rural Mohave County
KAPALUA, Hawaii — The cream-colored envelope arrived at the Puerto Rico home of Rafael Campos on Dec. 23, and there was no mistaking who it was from — Augusta National — or what it contained. … Read MoreRafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets interviewed former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel on Friday for their head coaching vacancy. Read MoreJets interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel for their head coaching job
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is applauding the decision made by his son, Bryce, to play basketball at the University of Arizona next season. Read MoreLeBron James applauds younger son Bryce’s hoops commitment to the University of Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan sat down for his weekly news conference and then proceeded to name 13 players over the next 31 seconds who were either out or limited for We… Read MoreOut of the playoff race, Cardinals, 49ers search for momentum heading into the offseason
President Joe Biden began his term in the White House with a broad promise to protect transgender Americans against Republican policies that painted them as a threat to children and sought to push them out of public life. Read MoreBiden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers acted alone, the FBI said Thursday, reversing its position from a day earlier that he likely worked with others in the deadly attack that officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group. Read MoreFBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was '100%' inspired by Islamic State group
PHOENIX -- The federal government has been threatening for close to a decade to keep us off of planes unless we have a Real ID or passport. Read MoreWhy 5.2 million Arizonans still need a Real ID before TSA enforcement
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All year H5N1 bird flu has been spreading across the world, recently making its way to birds in Arizona, but what does that mean for bird lovers and backyard aviaries? Read MoreArizona bird lovers should be cautious as avian flu spreads
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The Mohave Community Choir and Mohave Community Orchestra presented the annual “Happy Holidays” concert for the public to enjoy Saturday at College Park Community Center. The orchestra perform… Read MoreHappy Holidays Concert
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The Lee Williams boys basketball team picked up its second win in a row to rebound from an 0-3 start with a 52-47 victory over Lake Havasu Thursday in Kingman. The game was the Volunteers’ ann… Read MoreBoys Basketball | Lee Williams takes on Lake Havasu in Silent Night gam
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The Kingman boys and girls wrestling teams hosted Agua Fria and Cactus Shadows for some duals on Wednesday. In the only result posted online, the Cactus Shadows boys team topped Kingman 66-12. Read MoreWrestling | Kingman hosts Agua Fria, Cactus Shadows for duals
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The Kingman Downtown Merchants’ Association put on a Christmas Festival Friday and Saturday, with a First Friday on Dec. 6, followed by the Mingle Jingle Christmas Bazaar as well as the annual… Read MoreChristmas in Kingman | Mingle Jingle Christmas Bazaar
Mohave Community College’s Kingman Community Education Art Club, the Kingman Community Art Collective, hosted a Student Art Show and Sale Friday and Saturday evening at the MCC Beale Street Ce… Read MoreMCC | Student Art Show & Sale
“Jingle All the Way to Breakfast with Santa” was held by Kingman Parks and Recreation Saturday to the delight of kids and their families at Centennial Park Community Center. Read MoreJingle All the Way to Breakfast with Santa 2024
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On Dec. 4, the Tigers suffered their first loss of the season, falling 51-30 to Parker in Kingman. Kingman Academy previously grabbed a 71-55 victory over the Broncs in Parker in the season op… Read MoreGirls Basketball | Kingman Academy vs Parker
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The Lee Williams boys soccer team hosted Paradise Honors Wednesday night and lost 5-1 in their season opener. Alex Russa scored the lone goal for Lee Williams on a penalty kick. The Volunteers… Read MoreBoys Soccer | Lee Williams vs Paradise Honors
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The Lee Williams and Kingman girls wrestling teams competed at the Parker Jamboree on Tuesday, Dec. 3. A total of 11 teams attended the Jamboree, and each of the wrestlers had two to three mat… Read MoreGirls Wrestling | Lee Williams and Kingman at the Parker Jamboree
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Adopted animals take three days to decompress, three weeks to know your schedule and three months to start to feel at home. Please give them a chance. Read MoreDarcy's Corner
Arely is a creative and passionate girl who loves to shop, go to the movies and spend time with friends. She does not like scary movies, but she absolutely loves singing, dancing and getting dressed up. Known for her contagious smile, she is loving and caring toward others. Get to know Arely… Read MoreAdoption Spotlight | Arely
Julian is a thoughtful and hard-working kid who loves anime, YouTube, video games, and playing with puppies. He dreams of becoming a police officer and having a police dog. He describes himself as an indoor person but enjoys getting some exercise outside. Julian recently won Student of the M… Read MoreAdoption Spotlight | Julian B.
News that President-elect Donald Trump’s team wants to hack away at the forbidding tangle of U.S. bank regulation is welcome in the abstract. In practice, though, much will depend on the details. The goal should be simplifying financial oversight more broadly — not just defanging a tough watchdog. Read MoreOther Views | Trump should reform financial watchdogs. Here's how
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My prediction that President Joe Biden would drop out was a rare bright spot among last year’s not totally serious predictions. Undaunted, I try again by looking ahead to 2025: Read MoreOther Views | A look ahead to what might happen in 2025 (but probably won’t)
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Kingman is home to a community where 31% of our population is over the age of 65, and we’re feeling the effects of the Silver Tsunami – the rapid aging of our population. This shift is putting immense pressure on housing, healthcare, senior services, and everyday life. Read MoreCengiz Arik | Calling all Kingman residents: Let’s hear your stories
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We in Arizona and the West understand the tragedy of wildfire. We’ve seen it take lives, homes, whole towns. We’ve seen it destroy millions of acres of virgin forest, thereby destroying hundreds of millions of creatures, both great and small. We’ve watched it grow worse by the year. And each massive wildfire adds extra tons of carbon to our atmosphere, in a vicious cycle. Read MoreCraig Stacey: Save our forests
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Christmas is meant to be a time of joy, but for many, it can feel like the loneliest day of the year. Not everyone has family to celebrate with, and even those surrounded by others can feel isolated. This holiday, let’s make it a priority to reach out to someone who might be struggling. A simple call, a visit, or even a handwritten note can remind them they are not forgotten. Read MoreOur View: Spread kindness this holiday: Help ease loneliness