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Missing 81-year-old found safe

KINGMAN – A Kingman missing persons case ended in a positive outcome. Investigation began when it was learned that Maria Emerson, 81, didn’t return to her Kingman residence in the 2600 block of Louise Ave., which she left on foot sometime Saturday, July 18. Concern was heightened because Emerson left her medications at home. Early investigation determined that she was seen exiting a public transportation bus near Walmart about 3:40 Saturday afternoon. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said police learned Wednesday morning that Emerson was located unharmed in Las Vegas. “Details of her journey to Las Vegas are not being…

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Registration underway for free BHC preschool

BULLHEAD CITY – Registration has started for preschool at three campuses in the Bullhead City Elementary School District.  Families must meet certain income eligibility criteria for free preschool, which covers most openings at Coyote Canyon School.   A limited number of scholarships are also available at Diamondback and Sunrise Schools, both of which have self-pay options.  There are a limited number of self-pay spots at Coyote Canyon. Applications for all three pre-K programs are now open at Coyote Canyon School, 1820 Lakeside Drive, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.  Additional information is available at 928-758-4909. The full-day programs will be…

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Hamersley lays out platform for District 1

Dear Editor, One of my key initiatives, and one that is critically important to the citizens of Mohave County, is the future of public safety … being able to fully fund it and fully leverage regional resources to support it… to allow our public safety providers to increase personnel, increase response times, increase community presence, increase citizen satisfaction, and better protect our communities. I have the experience, the foresight, and the energy to put a plan into action. As Chief Information Officer in my past, I supported over 80 public safety agencies across Arizona and Southern California and, with the…

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Shooting death in BHC under investigation

BULLHEAD CITY – A shooting death is under investigation in Bullhead City. The incident was reported at 5:00 p.m. in the 600 block of Mead Lane. Police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said an argument between two men escalated into a shooting. The name of the 45-year old man who was killed is withheld, as well as the name of the suspected shooter. Fromelt said additional details will be provided Wednesday. The investigation continues. Dave Hawkins

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Original Kingman Farmers Market opens July 25 with free vendor space

KINGMAN – The Original Kingman Farmers Open opens to the public this Saturday, July 25 at the Thunder-Rode Event Center located at 102 E. Beale Street, Kingman, AZ. The Original Kingman Farmers Market is Free to the public and Free to all vendors. Throughout past years, the Kingman Farmers Market has been enjoyed by the Kingman local community at the Thunder-Rode Event Center. The tradition continues at the market this weekend, July 25 to the public and vendors in the Kingmanarea. The Thunder-Rode Event Center offers a wide range of amenities to shoppers and vendors alike, such as: wide open…

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