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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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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Grand Canyon for Free

Grand Canyon National Park will join national park sites around the country in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free entrance to the park. Entrance fees will be waived for all visitors arriving to Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.  Visitors traveling to the South Rim are encouraged to check weather and road conditions before traveling to the park. Park staff also suggest visitors use shoe traction devices while visiting the Grand Canyon’s rim trail and trekking poles if hiking into the canyon as trails may be snow-packed and icy. As a reminder, Highway…

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Martinez charged with arson, assault on an officer

KINGMAN – A local man reportedly admitted committing an act of arson and using dangerous drugs after authorities responded to a residential structure fire in north Kingman. The January 11 fire in the 3600 block of Lum Avenue was reported at 11:22 a.m. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said witnesses saw a Hispanic man in the yard before responders first arrived on scene. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said video surveillance from a neighboring property showed that Gabriel Thomas Martinez, 31, was present when smoke began emanating from the residence he rents. Mortensen said Martinez entered the garage and fled…

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Lowe promoted to Corporal

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce the promotion of Jason Lowe to the rank of Corporal. He has demonstrated that he has the knowledge and experience to excel in his new rank at the Adult Detention Facility. Lowe is recognized as a valuable member of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. He started his career as a Detention Officer in January of 2017, where he has excelled in his assigned duties. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Bob Vollbracht, Corporal Jason Lowe, and Captain Don Bischoff.

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Airport renames terminal to honor John Hastings

BULLHEAD CITY – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport’s terminal building has been named the John R. Hastings Memorial Terminal in honor of its former board member and president. Hastings was a strong and tireless advocate for the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, said Airport Director Jeremy Keating. “John spent his own time and money to go to conferences and meet with airlines to try and get scheduled air service for the community,” Keating said. “He was very passionate about getting that for the community and he got us there.” Mohave County Airport Authority Board of Directors approved in July the purchase of a new…

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Eight in running for four City of Kingman seats

KINGMAN – Eight people have expressed interest in four elected positions in the City of Kingman. Terms of office expire this year for Mayor Jen Miles, Vice-Mayor Travis Lingenfelter and city council members Jamie Scott Stehly and David Wayt. City Clerk Annie Meredith said Miles and Stehly have picked up information packets to pursue re-election. Others who’ve secured the packets include Sarah Ferry, William Arredondo, Timothy Griepp, Joe Newlon, Andrew Armao and Jeff Adams. Prospective candidates for Mayor and Council seats are required to submit nominating petitions between March 9 and April 6. At least 289 valid signatures are required…

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Public encouraged to attend an MCC Budget Information Session

MOHAVE COUNTY – If you have ever wondered how Mohave Community College obtains and spends the public funds it’s allocated, then this is for you. The college will be holding the first in a series of Budget Information Sessions for the public starting the week of January 20. MCC Chief Finance Officer Sonni Marbury will go over the “ins and outs” of the college budget process. College President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein is encouraging community members in the MCC District to take part in these public sessions and get their questions answered. “The college is here for benefit our local students…

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