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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

KINGMAN — If you were anywhere near Beale

Mahjong: Keeping the mind sharp

KINGMAN – Does Mahjong improve memory? Clinical evidence strongly

9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

KINGMAN – Journey Church will be hosting a

Road rage shooting near Kingman Walgreens yields mandatory

KINGMAN — A road rage incident that ended

Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

BULLHEAD CITY — Another man snared in a

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Law enforcement warns of unemployment scam

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the community of a scam that has increased inpopularity recently. Over the last few weeks, multiple reports have been taken in regards to individualsreceiving letters and/or debit cards for unemployment benefits that they did not apply for. The letters areusually addressed to someone else using the recipients’ address. The Department of Economic Securityrequests if any of these letters or debit cards are received, do not activate these cards and contact theirfraud line (1-800-251-2436 or contact them online at fraudreferralexternal.azdes.gov) and also contact theAttorney General’s Office via email or 1-602-542-8888 / 1-520-628-6504.

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Law enforcement warns of unemployment scam

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the community of a scam that has increased inpopularity recently. Over the last few weeks, multiple reports have been taken in regards to individualsreceiving letters and/or debit cards for unemployment benefits that they did not apply for. The letters areusually addressed to someone else using the recipients’ address. The Department of Economic Securityrequests if any of these letters or debit cards are received, do not activate these cards and contact theirfraud line (1-800-251-2436 or contact them online at fraudreferralexternal.azdes.gov) and also contact theAttorney General’s Office via email or 1-602-542-8888 / 1-520-628-6504.

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COVID-19: Governor’s orders supersede local decisions

MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave County Health Director Denise Burley reminds that although “mask mandates have recently ended in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, the requirements outlined in the Governor’s Executive Orders are still in effect.” She adds that “these requirements include wearing a mask in restaurants, bars and nightclubs, indoor gyms and fitness centers, indoor theaters, water parks, and tubing.” (MORE) For up-to-date information on all the Governor’s Executive Order requirements for these types of businesses, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website using this link:  https://azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home

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COVID-19: Governor’s orders supersede local decisions

MOHAVE COUNTY — Mohave County Health Director Denise Burley reminds that although “mask mandates have recently ended in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, the requirements outlined in the Governor’s Executive Orders are still in effect.” She adds that “these requirements include wearing a mask in restaurants, bars and nightclubs, indoor gyms and fitness centers, indoor theaters, water parks, and tubing.” (MORE) For up-to-date information on all the Governor’s Executive Order requirements for these types of businesses, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website using this link:  https://azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home

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City of Kingman unveils Strategic Plan

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is unveiling a new webpage tied directly to the strategic plan and adopted Mission, Vision and Values (MVVs). This new webpage will have current reports that show the goals for the city that fall under each department, and the progress of those goals being completed. All goals fall in line with the strategic priorities and the MVVs of the City of Kingman. A link to the page and reports is: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/city-administration/city-manager/strategic-plan-and-mvvs “This is another step for us to show transparency in government in a way that’s very easy to understand,” said Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin. “This…

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Why Prop 207 is Losing Support

Dear Editor, The marijuana sellers who wrote Prop 207 had the marketing all figured out. This time, they would give the ballot proposition a respectable sounding name, tweak a couple of details without really limiting their potential market, and spread the word that this recreational marijuana proposition was “Smart and Safe.” Polling indicated their ploy was working. Polls consistently showed Arizona voters would likely support such a measure. Then, the details began to emerge. Voters learned Prop 207 does far more than decriminalize recreational marijuana. The 17-pages of changes to Arizona laws would affect drivers, teens, kids, employees and employers,…

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