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Havasu teen killed in motorcycle crash

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A teenager was killed early Tuesday in Lake Havasu City when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a trailer. Lake Havasu City police said the incident was reported at 12:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Juan Drive. “A 2004 red and white Honda 150F dirt bike was traveling eastbound on San Juan Drive when the single rider failed to maneuver the motorcycle and collided with a properly parked toy hauler trailer,” Detective Chris Angus said in a news release. He said personnel from the Crash Investigation team also responded to the incident. “It…

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National Guard assists with donations

Ron Martin6 years ago1 mins

Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, at the press conference at the Fashion And Business Resource Innovation Center April 13, in Tempe. The non-profit received more than 40,000 yards of fabric from the Arizona National Guard being sewn for isolation gowns. Courtesy U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. John Randall

City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Budget cuts underway for fiscal year 2021 KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is implementing budget cuts for fiscal year 2021, that may include leaving certain positions in city government unfilled. As positions become open, priority and budgeting will be reviewed regarding re-filling those positions. As of now, if positions aren’t filled, or are in the process of being filled through the City’s Human Resources Department, those will only be filled on a case-by-case basis. “We are going to continue to try and provide the same level of service to our community, but we have to plan ahead for what…

Opinion

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

Ron Martin6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Some of capitalism’s flaws are beginning to emerge under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply and demand is one of its primary cornerstones and has resulted in states fighting over PPE, masks, gowns and ventilators that are being sold to the highest bidder. Reports indicate the 3M Company is manufacturing masks and selling to countries offering cash payments. Sources indicate the Trump administration has been aware of this impending pandemic since January when reports were emerging from China. Instead of preparing, the leaders described this as a hoax that nobody ever expected could happen in a country…

Opinion

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, Some of capitalism’s flaws are beginning to emerge under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply and demand is one of its primary cornerstones and has resulted in states fighting over PPE, masks, gowns and ventilators that are being sold to the highest bidder. Reports indicate the 3M Company is manufacturing masks and selling to countries offering cash payments. Sources indicate the Trump administration has been aware of this impending pandemic since January when reports were emerging from China. Instead of preparing, the leaders described this as a hoax that nobody ever expected could happen in a country…

Court News

Employees injured in fight at Sakura

Ron Martin6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Three men were hurt, at least two of them seriously, during an employee fight at a Kingman restaurant Monday. Deputy police chief Rusty Cooper said officers responded at 12:30 p.m. to the Sakura Sushi and Grill at 3505 Stockton Hill Road. Cooper said the restaurant was still open for curbside pickup service while the dine-in option has been shut down due to the coronavirus scare. Cooper said detectives are investigating to learn more about the altercation among male co-workers. Cooper said preliminary indication is that one employee apparently attacked two others and might have harmed himself in the…

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Year: 2020

Havasu teen killed in motorcycle crash

National Guard assists with donations

City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

Capitalistic flaws apparent during crisis

Employees injured in fight at Sakura

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