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Egg-citing egg hunt for pooches slated

For the Luv of Paws Domestic Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in collaboration with the Kingman PetCo will host an Easter egg hunt and photo opportunity for dogs. The event will be held at the Kingman Petco on Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your dog to hunt for eggs filled with treats, find special eggs, and win prizes! Easter photos will be available. Admission to the hunt is $5 per dog. For more information contact Cherie DaLynn at 928-897-7304.

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Police searching for bank robber

Police have distributed surveillance system images of a suspect who robbed a Bullhead City bank Friday. They show a white male entering the Mission Bank branch at 1455 Palma Way at about 9:30 a.m.   Police say the man who wore a beanie, mask, dark shirt and jeans told a bank teller he had a gun. The bandit fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, leaving the scene in a silver passenger vehicle.   No one was hurt in the robbery.   Anyone with information is asked to call the Bullhead City police department (928-763-1999).

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AZGFD warns of possible rabies exposure as temperatures warm

Spring has sprung, temperatures are trending upward and people and pets are on the move outdoors — that means potential exposure to rabies will be on the increase. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds the public to protect themselves and their pets by keeping a safe distance from wildlife, especially animals that may be behaving abnormally, such as those that appear overly aggressive and/or lacking a fear of humans. “The weather is warming up nicely and people are outside,” said Anne Justice-Allen, AZGFD wildlife veterinarian. “At this time of year, we often see an uptick in the number of…

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Mom gets ten years for failing to protect child

A judge in Kingman ordered a ten-year prison term last Friday for a Bullhead City woman who failed to protect her young daughter from the man who molested her. Judge Billy Sipe’s sentence for Michelle Torrez, 36, was the maximum possible under terms of a plea agreement convicting her of a reduced charge of attempted child abuse. Torrez was in a relationship with Ciprano Fass, the 33-year-old Bullhead City man who pled guilty to sexual conduct with a minor and to a reduced charge of attempted molestation of her eight-year-old daughter. Authorities alleged the inappropriate touching activity occurred in 2017…

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Join the Lake Havasu City Police Department

The Lake Havasu City Police Department is accepting applications for police officer trainee through May 2, 2019. Interested candidates can visit the Police Department website at www.lhcpd.com and click on the “Join Our Team” link for more information. Lateral police officer applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Candidates can submit an online application by visiting the City’s Career Opportunity page at www.lhcaz.gov.  Detailed instructions on application requirements are outlined in the Police Officer/Trainee job bulletin.  Qualified applicants are invited to participate in testing on May 9th and 10th. For application or testing questions, please contact the City’s Human Resources Division at…

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Lane restrictions on US 93 near State Route 97 set to continue through June

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time because of long-term lane restrictions on US 93 near State Route 97 in Yavapai County. Motorist should slow down and use caution around construction crews and equipment while these restrictions are in place through June: Southbound US 93 will be narrowed to one lane only (right lane closed) between milepost 158 and milepost 160. Speed limit reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. A 12-foot vehicle-width restriction will be in place. These restrictions are necessary while crews reconstruct the right lane of US…

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