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Enjoy free fishing in Arizona on Saturday, June 6

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) invites you to fish Arizona waters for free Saturday, June 6. It’s an ideal time to take out the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation. Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. On Saturday, no fishing licenses are required for persons fishing any public waters in Arizona. “Whether you’re an experienced angler who wants to introduce a newcomer to the sport, or someone who’s always been interested but never took that next step, this is an ideal time to head out to…

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Organizers plan protest in Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department is aware of the upcoming protest taking place in the community and has been in contact with the event organizer.  The protest is planned for Saturday June 6 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Lake Havasu Ave at McCulloch Blvd. N.   The organizer of the event is a Lake Havasu City resident and has provided information to the city about the planned peaceful protest. The Lake Havasu City Police Department will be monitoring the event to ensure the safety of everyone involved.  We are expecting a peaceful protest and…

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Adopt-a-Park/Trail Program approved for Kingman

KINGMAN – Public Information officer Colleen Haines briefed the Kingman City council Tuesday on the Arizona state legislative session that was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. She said the session was rather uneventful. “No bills that we were tracking made it. They only passed 89 bills out of a little more than 1,600,” Haines said. “We were obviously tracking and making some really good headway on some really important bills, but they’re done. They’re dead. They adjourned last week and every bill on the table is gone.” Haines advised that many expect lawmakers will reconvene to handle budget matters. She…

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KRMC welcomes nurse practitioner to primary care practice

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Shade, FNP-C to the KRMC Primary Care team at the KRMC Hualapai Mountain Campus. As a family nurse practitioner, Jennifer Shade provides care to patients of all ages. She treats a range of conditions – from acute illness, like cold and flu, to chronic disease, such as diabetes. Shade has been with Kingman Regional Medical Center throughout her 10-year nursing career. She has provided medical care to emergency room patients and in interventional radiology. Ready to move into preventive care and help patients manage chronic conditions, Shade decided…

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Burning Bush Bandit gets seven years

KINGMAN – A serial arsonist whom police dubbed the “Burning Bush Bandit” is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections for seven years. Charlie Balluff, 40, Kingman, was sentenced Monday by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Doug Camacho. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said Balluff had been connected to more than 400 area arson incidents dating back to 2013 at the time of his arrest a year ago. No one was hurt and damage was minimal from the fires, most of them set in dumpsters or brush. Detective Heath Mosby wrote a presentencing letter noting that Balluff’s arson blitz endangered…

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COVID-19 update: 19 new cases, six deaths on Wednesday

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six new COVID-19 cases.  There are also two deaths.  Both deaths are individuals who are in the 80-89 year age range. Both were previously reported cases with one in the Lake Havasu City service area and the other in the Bullhead City service area. Of the six new cases, three of them are in the Bullhead City area and all three cases are under investigation. One is 19-29; one is 30-39; one is 40-49. Two of the new cases are in the Kingman…

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