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Dear Editor, As of today we’ve never had

Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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Stroup arraigned for sex offenses involving teen

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Sounds of Kingman will be

Pastor Jerry Dunn
Life’s adverse situations can be praiseworthy

Several years ago, I dropped something on the

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BHC Deputy Chief DeSantis Retires

BULLHEAD CITY – After 35 years with the Bullhead City Police Department, Deputy Chief Dennis DeSantis is retiring.   Deputy Chief DeSantis began his career with the Bullhead City Police Department on March 24, 1986. He served as a traffic motor officer, bomb technician, a detective in criminal investigations and vice/narcotics and has worked his way up through the ranks, most recently serving as Interim Police Chief. “On behalf of the Bullhead City Police Department, I’d like to thank Deputy Chief DeSantis for his service,” said Bullhead City Police Chief Robert Trebes. “He is the longest serving employee in the City…

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Local car club chapter raises $5,800 for first responders

KINGMAN  –The Pharoahs Car Club Arizona recently held a car show fundraiser to benefit local first responders. The idea came up at a casual member breakfast and quickly gained support in the organization. “A couple of us are retired cops,” said Paul, a Pharoahs member. It seemed natural to give back to first responders. With raffles, awards, food, and other activities the all-day event brought 136 cars and included Pharoahs members from out-of-state. Ultimately, the Pharoahs presented a check for $5,800 to Kingman Regional Medical Center. “It’s wonderful to see how the Pharoahs stepped up to show this support for…

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Local car club chapter raises $5,800 for first responders

KINGMAN  –The Pharoahs Car Club Arizona recently held a car show fundraiser to benefit local first responders. The idea came up at a casual member breakfast and quickly gained support in the organization. “A couple of us are retired cops,” said Paul, a Pharoahs member. It seemed natural to give back to first responders. With raffles, awards, food, and other activities the all-day event brought 136 cars and included Pharoahs members from out-of-state. Ultimately, the Pharoahs presented a check for $5,800 to Kingman Regional Medical Center. “It’s wonderful to see how the Pharoahs stepped up to show this support for…

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Kingman Crossing plans to advance

KINGMAN – The Kingman Crossing Interstate 40 interchange project spearhead by Kingman Regional Medical Center was the subject of a report city manager Ron Foggin presented at the June 1 council meeting. Foggin said the hospital exercised its contractual right in its development agreement with city to place the project in a pandemic pause more than a year ago. Foggin said hospital officials understandably have had their hands full dealing with COVID-19 but that CEO Will MConnell is interested in advancing the interchange that will open development in the vicinity of KRMC’s Hualapai Mountain Campus. Foggin said McConnell is assessing…

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HAROLD RAYMOND SMITH

Harold Raymond Smith Sr., age 95 and a longtime resident of Kingman, Arizona, passed away on May 31, 2021.  Known as Bud while growing up, Smitty by his coworkers, and Raymond by his family and friends, he was born to Pierce and Virgie Smith on December 5, 1925, near Foreman, Arkansas.  His extensive family moved to Kingman in September 1940 and he remained in Kingman until his death. Raymond’s parents Pierce and Virgie, older sisters Opal and Gladys, younger brothers Jim and Clarence preceded him in death.  He is survived by his loving wife of 78 years, Elsie; children Linda…

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Border patrol with speak at MRF meeting

KINGMAN – Mohave Republican Forum (MRF)  will be hosting Border Patrol Agents, Operations Officer Leroy Pooley and Special Operations Supervisor, Fidel Cabrera on Wednesday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. Agents Pooley and Cabrera will be speaking and answering questions regarding border and issues regarding abandoned and unattended children at the border, criminal drug traffickers and human traffickers, and what they are seeing regarding reasons these people are flooding the borders and what countries they are coming from. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd.  The meeting room is available by 4 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m.  There is an…

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