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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

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9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

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Kingman launches more local business incentives

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Office of Tourism and Economic Development have launched an “Explore Kingman” shopping incentive in collaboration Hownd. The program supported in-part by the Arizona Office of Tourism, Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce, and Kingman Main Street, is designed to bring local brick-and-mortar retail businesses more customers and revenue. It’s zero-risk for Kingman-based merchants and just in time for the holidays. An introduction webinar with Hownd for businesses in Kingman is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 3-4 p.m. The event link is here: https://bit.ly/32cAoHh

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Child critically injured; three arrested

KINGMAN – Three Golden Valley residents have been arrested after concocting a false account of how an eight-month-old baby was critically wounded by pellet gun fire. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office investigation began Tuesday night when the child was being treated for suspicious injuries at Kingman Regional Medical Center. Detectives traveled to Las Vegas where the child had been flown for treatment. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said it was determined that the girl had been shot at least twice by a projectile that was consistent with a b.b. or pellet. “One of the projectiles was to the child’s arm…

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LHC to begin street fog sealing program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In an effort to preserve roadways, The Lake Havasu City Public Works Department is announcing the start of its Fog Seal Program. This project is for three weeks and is starting Monday, November 9. Approximately 600,000 square yards of street is being resurfaced in various locations throughout the City.   Residents and businesses, located along streets being improved, will receive a door hanger notice approximately five days in advance of the construction and again 24-hours prior to the work. The City asks that residents remove all vehicles from the streets and avoid releasing water into the…

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Probation given for heroin possession

KINGMAN -A local judge picked probation over prison for a Kingman sentenced Thursday for possessing almost 13 grams of heroin when pulled over by a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy nearly six months ago. The county attorney’s office charged it as a sales case but allowed Patrick Holmes, 66, to plead guilty to the reduced charge of possession of narcotic drugs. Defense attorney Ken Beane told Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert that Holmes is not a dealer, but became addicted to drugs when dealing with pain from work related injuries. Lambert placed Holmes on probation and ordered him to…

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Ursenbach lauded for economic development work

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Manager Sam Elters used Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to shine bright light on internal achievement once again. This time Elters praised Economic Development Director Tami Ursenbach for prestigious recognition by the Arizona Association for Economic Development Association (AAED). Elters said Ursenbach won two categories at the AAED’s recent 2020 Golden Prospector Awards ceremony. Elters said economic development in Mohave County is in good hands under her leadership. “We’re grateful for your efforts. We’re proud of your accomplishment and we want you to keep up the good work,” Elters told Ursenbach. Ursenbach’s award nomination came…

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