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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

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Mahjong: Keeping the mind sharp

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9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

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Road rage shooting near Kingman Walgreens yields mandatory

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Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

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Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

OATMAN – A number of merchants in the historic mining town of Oatman oppose a western flavored enterprise proposed by an Aztec, New Mexico businessman. Tim McCarthy wants to develop “The Old 66 Ranch” about one mile outside of Oatman. “I’m looking at putting in a small western town with horseback rides,” McCarthy said during the January 8 meeting of the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission. “We’re putting in a zip line. We’ll have a petting zoo and various activities that come with that. We’re looking at putting in a little mining museum and a reptile exhibit.” McCarthy said…

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Accused coach arrested for sexual misconduct

BULLHEAD CITY – A volunteer assistant wrestling coach has been arrested following an investigation of alleged sexual conduct with female student wrestlers at Mohave High School. Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said the probe involving Deven Brenden Lobato, 20, began January 23. “Detectives discovered that in the months of September and October, 2019, Lobato had reportedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female athlete,” a news release stated. “It was reported that the sexual conduct did not occur on school property.” Lobato was arrested and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Center on January 24….

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Veteran’s Resource Fair was well attended

KINGMAN – More than 20 volunteers assisted area veterans at the JAVC Veterans Resource Fair, held last weekend at the Kingman Elks Lodge. Some 41 vendors and resource agencies were on hand to offer assistance to veterans experiencing difficulties with medical, vision, employment, homelessness, and other social problems. Attending veterans were offered a hot meal, care packages containing MREs and toiletries, and personalized assistance. Above, Elks volunteer food line Servers: Rodger Stewart, Carolyn Lawson, Faye Shannon, JoAnn Schoch, Sara Becenti. Photo courtesy Sarah Pleth

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Havasu’s best: Watersports and winterfest

LAKE HAVASU CITY –– Ever since the famed London Bridge attracted thousands to an official dedication in October 1971, Lake Havasu City has been known for its events. This city of 55,000 hugging the Colorado River shoreline has events happening nearly every weekend of the year. Whether you want to watch the pros in action at bass tournaments, personal watercraft (aka Jet Ski) races and disc golf tournaments, enjoy the perfect combination of brats and local brews, or amaze yourself with world-class professional fireworks, Arizona’s West Coast is making waves with its fun-filled February event lineup. “Events are a great…

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Flood zone mapping changing; open house set for Thursday

BULLHEAD CITY – A Thursday, Jan. 23 open house aims to help inform the owners of hundreds of property parcels that may be impacted by updated flood maps proposed for portions of South Mohave Valley and Fort Mojave Tribal lands. The open house that runs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. will take place at River Valley High School, located at 2250 Laguna Road. Mohave County Flood Control District Engineer Paul Baughman said 348 structures are being removed from the floodplain in the new maps that are proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Many property owners will benefit by…

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