Trending Today ...
orchestra
Kingman Concert Band announces ’26-’27 lineup

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Concert Band (KCB)

judge bench
Last of meth transporters acquitted on major drug

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Defense attorney Greg McPhillips' assertion

elder care
River Watch program offers daily wellness check-ins for

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A new community wellness

courtroom
Plea entered for man possessing quarter pound of

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – A Lake Havasu

Beale Street Theater
Mötley Inc.: The Ultimate Mötley Crüe Tribute ignites

KINGMAN, Ariz. –  Prepare for a night of

lydia henry
County Corner: September Greetings and Election Information

As we enter September, we’re pleased to share

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Matthew Wanner

Anderson takes last minute plea deal

KINGMAN – Attorneys assembling Tuesday for jury selection for trial in Mohave County Superior Court resolved the case instead by plea agreement instead. Monte Anderson, 53, Kingman, pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent exposure involving an eight-year-old girl. A sexual conduct with a minor charge is dismissed. Public Defender Paul Amann said Anderson always denied engaging in any sexual activity with the girl, but conceded being naked in her presence on the three occasions in question. Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 2, though the plea deal stipulates punishment of 11.25 years in prison. Amann said Anderson is considered a repetitive…

Read More

Anderson takes last minute plea deal

KINGMAN – Attorneys assembling Tuesday for jury selection for trial in Mohave County Superior Court resolved the case instead by plea agreement instead. Monte Anderson, 53, Kingman, pleaded guilty to three counts of indecent exposure involving an eight-year-old girl. A sexual conduct with a minor charge is dismissed. Public Defender Paul Amann said Anderson always denied engaging in any sexual activity with the girl, but conceded being naked in her presence on the three occasions in question. Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 2, though the plea deal stipulates punishment of 11.25 years in prison. Amann said Anderson is considered a repetitive…

Read More

Cyclist killed in cow crash

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating struck a cow north of Kingman last Thursday, Dec. 7, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded at 6:15 p.m. to the accident in the vicinity of milepost 27 on Stockton Hill Road. The accident victim has been identified as Ryan Eckhardt, 64. A civilian told deputies of coming upon the crash scene and witnessing a cow getting up and leaving the area. “The motorcycle operator received life-threatening injuries from the collision and was pronounced…

Read More

Cyclist killed in cow crash

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating struck a cow north of Kingman last Thursday, Dec. 7, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded at 6:15 p.m. to the accident in the vicinity of milepost 27 on Stockton Hill Road. The accident victim has been identified as Ryan Eckhardt, 64. A civilian told deputies of coming upon the crash scene and witnessing a cow getting up and leaving the area. “The motorcycle operator received life-threatening injuries from the collision and was pronounced…

Read More

Bullish on Kingman

KINGMAN – The head of the firm working to bring sales tax generating business to Kingman speaks with great optimism. President Aaron Farmer led the City Council through a slick presentation Dec. 5, 7 months after Retail Coach was selected to attract what local residents covet. “We help recruit retailers and restaurants to communities,” Farmer said. “We’re talking about restaurants, we’re talking about entertainment and we’re talking about hospitality opportunity.” The company has the capability to capture and examine cell phone data to learn more about consumers visiting a grocery store, restaurant or retail outlet. The data reveal where those…

Read More

Bullish on Kingman

KINGMAN – The head of the firm working to bring sales tax generating business to Kingman speaks with great optimism. President Aaron Farmer led the City Council through a slick presentation Dec. 5, 7 months after Retail Coach was selected to attract what local residents covet. “We help recruit retailers and restaurants to communities,” Farmer said. “We’re talking about restaurants, we’re talking about entertainment and we’re talking about hospitality opportunity.” The company has the capability to capture and examine cell phone data to learn more about consumers visiting a grocery store, restaurant or retail outlet. The data reveal where those…

Read More