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KPD Fisk retires

On Thursday, March 21, Kingman Police Department (KPD) Lt. Bob Fisk retired after 25 years of service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  Fisk started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in July 1993.  During his service Fisk was assigned as a patrol officer, motor officer and a detective.  Fisk was promoted and served as a Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and Detective Lieutenant.  KPD is thankful for Fisk’s service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  They will miss him and wish him the best in this new chapter…

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Goodro selected as LMNRA Superintendent

The National Park Service has selected Margaret L. Goodro to serve as the superintendent of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. She replaces Lizette Richardson, who retired last year. “Margaret is a proven collaborative leader who is passionate about bringing people together to protect America’s national parks while providing for recreational opportunities,” said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. “Margaret is a trail blazer who has created opportunities to hire youth, minorities and disabled staff throughout the Department of the Interior. She has also been successful making our national parks more accessible for our nation’s disabled visitors and veterans.”…

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Annual Laughlin Food Fest is just around the corner

LAUGHLIN, Nev, – The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the public to join them at the 32 nd Annual Chef’s Food Fest, to be held Thursday, June 6 at the Aquarius Casino Resort. Tickets go on sale April 1. The Chef’s Food Fest is well known as a leading community experience and has been a sellout each year, for the past 31 years During the evening guests will enjoy endless courses, fine beverages, and exquisite confections prepared by some of our area’s top chefs and mixologists. This year’s theme is “Flavors of the Islands”. Following suit with the “Flavors of the…

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Inmate charged with assaulting corrections officer

A Bullhead City woman held on criminal charges will also be prosecuted for assaulting a corrections officer following a disturbance at the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the violence broke out last Friday at 10:20 a.m. Mortensen said Lisa Marie Jamison, 38, ignored a female officer’s directive to inmates to return to their cells. “Jamison began yelling at staff that she would not lock down, lunged at the staff member and a fight ensued,” Mortensen said. “The victim delivered fist strikes in an attempt to defend herself. A second officer responded and…

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New Golf Pro at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course

Greg Prudham has accepted the position as the Head Golf Professional at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course in Kingman. Prudham  is a Class A PGA professional with a diverse background in the golf industry.   Prudham is a 1987 graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy, celebrating his 24-year anniversary as a PGA Professional in this September. In his professional career, Prudham  has more than 15 years of experience in the management of semi-private and resort golf facilities, and five years of experience on the manufacturing side of the industry as a Tour Representative/Club Fitter.  Prior to joining the team at Cerbat Cliffs…

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Minnesota resident perishes in Golden Valley crash

A resident of Shakopee, Minnesota was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating was struck by a truck in Golden Valley last Friday. Mohave County Sheriff’s office personnel responded at 5:25 p.m. to the crash at the intersection of Colorado Rd. and Chino Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Troy Thomas Gambucci, 46, was dead at the scene.  “Deputies determined that the motorcycle was traveling south on Colorado Rd. and came to an intersection, but failed to stop at the posted sign,” Mortensen said. “The motorcycle slid into the intersection and collided into a truck that was traveling west…

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