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Mohave County

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wildlife2 years ago

Woman Survives Terrifying Bobcat Attack in Kingman Neighborhood

An Arizona woman was attacked by a bobcat while out for a walk in the Atherton Acres neighborhood south of Kingman. The bobcat clawed one leg and bit the other, prompting the woman to seek treatment at a local medical center. The Arizona Game and Fish Department located the bobcat, and while such attacks are rare, rabies is often involved. Recent cases of rabies have been reported in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Officials advise maintaining distance from wildlife, keeping pets away from them, and vaccinating pets against rabies. In the event of an animal bite or contact with a potentially infected animal, washing the wound and reporting the incident to animal control and health authorities is recommended.

politics2 years ago

"Arizona Republicans Face Costly Reality and Ballot Errors in Hand-Counting Effort"

Mohave County in Arizona has decided against hand-counting its ballots in the upcoming elections due to the high cost and inaccuracies associated with the process. The all-Republican Board of Supervisors voted against forgoing ballot counting machines after a test run revealed counting errors and logistical challenges. Some conservatives, including allies of former President Donald Trump, have advocated for hand-counting as a way to ensure election accuracy, but Mohave County's experience shows that it is expensive, impractical, and prone to errors. The county's test run involved 850 test ballots and resulted in counting errors in 46 races. Hand-counting all the ballots would require hiring hundreds of people and would take weeks to complete. The total cost for hand-counting was estimated at over a million dollars.

weather2 years ago

Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning in Southern Nevada Extended

A red flag warning has been issued for parts of Southern Nevada and Mohave County due to strong winds and low humidity, creating inflammatory conditions for the next two days. The warning will be in effect from Sunday morning to Monday evening, with winds reaching 20 to 45 mph. With humidity at 5 to 10 percent, any outdoor fires that develop are likely to spread rapidly, and outdoor burning is not recommended until the warning is lifted.

disasters2 years ago

Multiple Train Derailments Across Western US Carry Dangerous Cargo

A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near the town of Topock in western Arizona, close to the state's border with California and Nevada. There were no immediate reports of spills or leaks. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office notified the National Transportation Safety Board and the railroad company BNSF, who will be responding to the accident. The cause of the derailment is not yet known.

accidents2 years ago

Multiple Train Derailments Reported Across Western US

A train carrying hazardous materials reportedly derailed near the town of Topock in Mohave County, Arizona. There are no reports of any spills at this time, and BNSF and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. This comes after recent train derailments in other parts of the country, including one in Ohio involving a train carrying carcinogenic vinyl chloride.