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West Kingman Pharmacy joins statewide Narcan initiative 

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What are you shopping for?

Do you shop more on Amazon or locally? I guess the answer depends, doesn’t it? The behemoth Amazon is both a positive and a negative thing. If you cannot find something nearby or the price is too high, chances are good this logistical marvel of product delivery probably has the item. On the other hand, unless you are careful and/or super savvy, you may wind up buying the wrong thing and having to try and return it. This can become a nightmare and many simply choose to place the item in a closet or at their next yard sale rather…

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Mills charged with aggravated assault on officer

KINGMAN – Mohave County Sheriffís Office Deputies arrested Wayne Bradley Mills, 59 of Kingman, for Aggravated Assault on an Officer and Resisting Arrest, both felonies, along with Disorderly Conduct per Domestic Violence, a misdemeanor. On Saturday, Aug. 26 at approximately 1 p.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Snavely Ave. in Kingman in reference to a disturbance. The reporting party advised that a male subject, identified as Mills, was drunk and kicking her dog. Deputies arrived on scene and made contact with the reporting party, who advised that Mills had been drinking heavily and causing a…

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Dove season is underway

When it comes to dove hunting in Arizona, one thing is pretty much indisputable: There’s never a bad season opener. All signs indicate that there will be birds aplenty when the 2023 season started Friday, Sept. 1. This is especially true for hunters who are willing to scout in the mornings and evenings between now and the opener to locate some good hunting spots. Once again, the greatest number of doves — and dove hunters — will be concentrated in the state’s agricultural areas, particularly those that produce small-grain crops like wheat, barley, oats and sorghum. That includes locations like…

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AZGFD, TU establish first-of-a-kind shared position to boost angler recruitment, retention

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the nonprofit conservation organization Trout Unlimited (TU) have entered into an agreement for a co-shared position to focus on angler recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3).   This is the first such shared R3 arrangement in the U.S. between a state fish and wildlife agency and a non-governmental organization (NGO) for fishing. The model has been used successfully between some wildlife agencies (including AZGFD) and NGOs (such as the National Wild Turkey Federation) for hunting R3 efforts. R3 efforts are critical to fish and wildlife conservation. Anglers, hunters, recreational shooters and boaters fund…

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AZGFD, TU establish first-of-a-kind shared position to boost angler recruitment, retention

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) and the nonprofit conservation organization Trout Unlimited (TU) have entered into an agreement for a co-shared position to focus on angler recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3).   This is the first such shared R3 arrangement in the U.S. between a state fish and wildlife agency and a non-governmental organization (NGO) for fishing. The model has been used successfully between some wildlife agencies (including AZGFD) and NGOs (such as the National Wild Turkey Federation) for hunting R3 efforts. R3 efforts are critical to fish and wildlife conservation. Anglers, hunters, recreational shooters and boaters fund…

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Lake Mead officials urge visitors to have a safe, enjoyable Labor Day weekend 

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – As the community heads into the final holiday weekend of the summer, visitors are urged to keep their focus on safety while enjoying the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  “We want to end the summer here on a high note for all visitors and staff,” said Superintendent Mike Gauthier. “We have had 23 fatalities and many serious incidents this year and we need your help to arrest the trend.”  Although temperatures normally start to cool this time of year, they are still in the triple digits in the area. People are urged to drink plenty of water and…

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