Kingman school closed due to water valve theft - New York News | NYC Breaking News

Kingman school closed due to water valve theft

Posted: Updated:

KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) - A Kingman school will remain closed at least until Wednesday because of somebody stole part of its water system.

A backflow prevention valve was discovered missing Monday morning after students and staff arrived at Kingman Learning Center and found there was no water.

The Kingman Daily Miner reports that the source of the problem was discovered when a student reported seeing broken pipes and water spewing from the side of the building.

Academic Administrator Heather Appleby says she's hoping the school can re-open Wednesday but that depends on repairs being made in time.

Appelby says the school lost thousands of gallons of water.

A Kingman restaurant also had its backflow prevention valve stolen Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press modified.

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-25 19:39:36 GMT
    Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
    Nassau County health officials announced that due to heavy rainfall, 19 beaches have been closed to bathing as a precautionary measure beginning Saturday, May 25.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 11:02 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:02:42 GMT
    A Long Island woman who owns a hot dog truck has been busted once again for prostitution, according to Nassau Police.
    A Long Island woman who owns a hot dog truck has been busted once again for prostitution, according to Nassau Police.
  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:03 GMT
    The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather. Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy.
    The unofficial start of summer is being met with not-so-perfect beach weather.  Many beach communities had been hoping for good weather this Memorial Day weekend following the destruction caused by superstorm Sandy. The Fox 5 weather team is calling for sunny skies on Sunday and Monday.
Powered by WorldNow
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices