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CASA of Arizona needs more volunteers

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PHOENIX – In its ongoing effort to recruit more volunteers towards the goal that every child in Arizona’s foster care system should have an advocate by their side, the state Court Appointed Special Advocate program (CASA) launched two commercials last month to be seen throughout the state. It’s also an opportunity for CASA of Arizona to remind others this holiday season of the joy that comes with advocating for a child in foster care and that no matter where you live in the state, you can volunteer and change a life, just by being there. When a child is removed…

Expect overnight lane restrictions on northbound US 93 near Wikieup Dec. 15 – 23

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Drivers should be prepared for brief delays

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on northbound US 93 near Wikieup to plan for the following overnight lane restrictions for the removal and replacement of guardrail:

* Northbound US 93 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane along a 2-mile segment between mileposts 107 and 109) from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, through Monday, Dec. 23.

Man convicted for slashing truck driver’s neck

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LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Georgia man has been convicted of slashing another commercial truck driver’s neck with a pocket knife during an argument at the Pilot Travel Center truck stop outside Lake Havasu City. A Mohave County Superior Court jury returned its verdict early Thursday after four hours of deliberation that began Wednesday afternoon.

The panel found Quan Arline, 56, guilty of attempted second degree murder for the Feb. 4 incident. The jury rejected the self-defense claim asserted by Legal Defender Ron Gilleo.

Man convicted of 12-year prison sentence after stabbing fatality

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BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man who pleaded guilty in a stabbing fatality was sentenced to prison Thursday, as was mandated in a plea agreement entered in Oct. Antonio Rosales-Torres, 44, is convicted of manslaughter in the May 6, 2023 death of Jose Vizcarra, 23, also of Bullhead City.

Supporters including his wife and children characterized the defendant as a dedicated family man and a loyal and giving friend. And they urged Judge Doug Camacho to exercise leniency in contemplating the 7-12 year range of punishment required under terms of the plea deal.

“I want to express my sadness and regret for the suffering I have caused,”

New homeless service will be mobile

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KINGMAN – A Kingman community outreach program administered by the Northern Lights Ministry is working to serve the homeless in innovative fashion. The Acts of Kindness endeavor is building a flatbed trailer that will deliver essential service to those in need.

“We’re building a mobile shower trailer. This mobile shower trailer’s going to have four shower stalls. It’s going to have one laundry unit. It will be mobile and it will go out to different locations where the homeless are,” said congregation member Robbie Stiles.

Urias-Gonzales sentenced but already serving time for unrelated offences

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KINGMAN -A local judge expressed extreme reluctance before he approved a plea agreement that he said is far too lenient for a man accused of sex offenses involving two young girls at various residences in Bullhead City and Kingman for years.

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CASA of Arizona needs more volunteers

Expect overnight lane restrictions on northbound US 93 near Wikieup Dec. 15 – 23

Man convicted for slashing truck driver’s neck

Man convicted of 12-year prison sentence after stabbing fatality

New homeless service will be mobile

Urias-Gonzales sentenced but already serving time for unrelated offences

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