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PHOENIX– The Bureau of Land Management today opened

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Scam Alert

LAKE HAVASU CITY -The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to warn the community about fraudulent scams that are occurring in Lake Havasu City utilizing a mobile application form of payment.  One of the current scams involve the victim being asked to send money to an unknown subject through the mobile payment application Zelle to take part in an investment opportunity. Once the Zelle transaction is complete, the victim receives a fraudulent check in the mail from the unknown subject, and in return, is asked to continue sending money through Zelle for additional investment profits. A second scam involving the…

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Three new life jackets stations at Boulder Beach

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Three new life jacket loaner stations will be installed at Lake Mead just in time for the 4th of July weekend. “We have life jacket loaner stations at our beaches to help save lives,” said Superintendent Margaret L. Goodro. “Please make sure your kids have life jackets on and adults too. Winds and waves can pick up quickly and make it difficult even for the strongest swimmer.” The new stations will be spread out along the Boulder Beach area including Special Events Beach and Canoe/Kayak Beach. The stations are stocked with life jackets available in sizes…

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July 4 th – America’s Hope.

Americans hope they will never be bullied by a police officer. A man or woman with a badge and a gun can be an intimidating figure. If a cop pulls you over and bullies you, what can you do? Americans are at the mercy of bad cops. Who hasn’t been afraid of a police officer at one time or another? Police reform is obviously needed in America. Black people or any people should never have to live in fear of a police officer who wants to prove that he or she has authority. We need good police officers who will…

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Tournaments cancelled in Kingman

KINGMAN –  As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals. In the interest of public safety and to stop the spread of COVID-19, the City has decided to take these further measures to protect our community. Under the specifics: All tournaments in Kingman have been cancelled through the end of July. Prohibiting mass gatherings statewideOrganized events of more than 50 people are prohibited. The…

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Please observe fireworks safety

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department would like to encourage everyone to leave fireworks to the professionals and enjoy the public display held on Saturday, July 4th over beautiful Lake Havasu.   For those that choose to celebrate at home, they ask that you understand the risks of handling fireworks and know how to prevent serious injury.  Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day, but it is important to remember that they can be dangerous.  Each year, thousands of people are injured while using consumer fireworks.  Children younger than 15 years of age account for more…

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If you feel different, you drive different – Drive High, Get a DUI!

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department, in conjunction with the Western AZ DUI Task Force, will be out providing extra patrol this July 4th Independence Day weekend looking for impaired drivers. If you chose to drink, please don’t drive. You are being patriotic if you designate a sober driver!! Arizona has severe penalties for impaired drivers which is recognized as a violent crime. Anyone arrested for DUI drugs or DUI alcohol will go to jail and their vehicle will be impounded. The average cost of a DUI offense is close to $10,000 (fines, court fees, vehicle impound, insurance rates, etc…) The…

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