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Godoy gets three years in drugs-for-sale case

KINGMAN – A three-year prison term has been

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Dates solidified for Shuffler hearings

KINGMAN – Friday’s status hearing for a Kingman teenager charged in the deaths of two fellow Lee Williams High School students and the serious injuries of two others was uneventful, though a calendar was solidified possibly leading to trial this spring. Brady Shuffler, 16, is charged with two counts of second degree murder and various other felony offenses for the April, 2023 high-speed single vehicle traffic accident that claimed the lives of Tatum Meins, 17, and Sherene “Siri” Walema, 15. Shuffler is accused of speeding at more than 100 miles per hour before losing control and rolling the vehicle he…

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Get Hitched on 66

KINGMAN – Come celebrate with the Office of Tourism as we unveil Kingman’s newest roadside gem – the Heart of Route 66 neon signon Friday, Feb. 9. In addition to the lighting ceremony, three lucky couples will get hitched Vegas-style, officiated by none other than a Las Vegas Elvis-inspired master of ceremonies! Enjoy a Valentine’s-themed car show, pizza from Charlie’s Rustic Pizza, and cupcakes provided by Victoria’s Sugar Shack. Dance the night away after the marriage ceremonies. Event will be on Route 66 between First and Second Sts., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Park in the Kingman Visitor Center parking…

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Get Hitched on 66

KINGMAN – Come celebrate with the Office of Tourism as we unveil Kingman’s newest roadside gem – the Heart of Route 66 neon signon Friday, Feb. 9. In addition to the lighting ceremony, three lucky couples will get hitched Vegas-style, officiated by none other than a Las Vegas Elvis-inspired master of ceremonies! Enjoy a Valentine’s-themed car show, pizza from Charlie’s Rustic Pizza, and cupcakes provided by Victoria’s Sugar Shack. Dance the night away after the marriage ceremonies. Event will be on Route 66 between First and Second Sts., from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Park in the Kingman Visitor Center parking…

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Spelling been champs awarded

MOHAVE COUNTY – A student from Colorado City successfully defended his 2023 Mohave County spelling bee championship Friday.  Masada Charter school eighth grader Ethan Knudson won in the 11th round with a correct spelling of “nitrate.” Knudson qualified for the March 16 spelling bee in Phoenix. Mohave County School Superintendent Mike File, retiring this year after 40 years of county bee involvement,  said Knudson finished eighth at state last spring. He called Knudson a “spelling beast” who stands a good chance of moving up the leaderboard at this year’s state bee. “It’s not the first time a Colorado City student won Mohave County spelling…

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