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Scott Duane Ellis

Scott Duane Ellis, of Kingman, died Friday, February 23, 2024. He was 63. Mr. Ellis was born Dec. 12, 1960 in Baldwin Park, Calif. The family contact is his son Daniel Duane Anthony Ellis. Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Truck stop violence erupts

LAKE HAVASU CITY – An arrest is reported in a knife slashing earlier this month at the State Route 95/Interstate 40 interchange truck stop north of Lake Havasu City. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said the violence occurred on Feb. 4 during an escalating verbal argument between two truck drivers. Arriving deputies located an alert and responsive victim who was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries from a knife to his neck area, according to MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said the suspect who left the truck stop was identified as Quan Arline by witness…

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Truck stop violence erupts

LAKE HAVASU CITY – An arrest is reported in a knife slashing earlier this month at the State Route 95/Interstate 40 interchange truck stop north of Lake Havasu City. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said the violence occurred on Feb. 4 during an escalating verbal argument between two truck drivers. Arriving deputies located an alert and responsive victim who was transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries from a knife to his neck area, according to MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. She said the suspect who left the truck stop was identified as Quan Arline by witness…

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Public urged to observe bald eagle nesting closures 

For wildlife enthusiasts and outdoor recreationists, there are few sights more thrilling than observing bald eagles raise their young during the nesting season.  But eagle nests and young eagles are sensitive to nearby human activity. Too much disturbance by humans can cause a nest to fail, or result in a premature fledging and injury, or death to an eaglet that can’t fly or defend itself. Bald eagle nestwatchers, people who are stationed at nesting areas near high-use recreation areas to collect behavioral data and educate the public, started monitoring nesting areas Feb. 2. During that first week, they observed multiple…

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Medical care – A consequence of Kingman’s population growth

Dear Editor, Kingman has a 2024 population of 37,016. Kingman is currently growing at a rate of 2.92% annually and its population has increased by 12.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,895 in 2020. Most Kingman residents already know the difficulties identifying “available” medical professionals for an appointment, medical evaluation and treatment. Given our recorded and prospective population growth, those tasks will increase proportionally – leaving many residents without needed medical care. Many, if not most, know I am currently a candidate for Kingman City Council. In prior writings and messages, I’ve noted my commitment…

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Brews & Brats Festival supports local charities

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Bratwursts are delicious, but it’s not a complete treat unless paired with an ice-cold beer! It’s that time of year again, for Sunrise Rotary’s largest fundraiser of the season, Brews and Brats Festival.   Sunrise Rotary’s mission is to be of service to others in need and promote unity and philanthropy through business fellowships and leaders of the community. This year, the celebration welcomes top brewers of craft beers from all over the tri-state area.   Come out and enjoy samples of various beers and of course, brats. Live music will be provided by four-piece cover band Throwing Fitz who will…

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