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Dehar sentenced in double shooting

KINGMAN – An 18-year prison term was imposed Friday, April 10, for one White Hills man who shot two others 14 months ago. Donald Dehar, 56, through a plea agreement, was convicted of attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons. Dehar’s case is being resolved after a delay due to his mental illness. He underwent psychiatric care to return him to competency for legal proceedings to continue. Dehar was calm throughout the sentencing hearing. He cursed and threatened Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle during hearings before he was restored to competency. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies…

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Five new positive virus cases in Kingman, bringing county total to 36

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 11, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of five COVID-19 positive cases out of the Kingman area today. The contact investigations have been initiated regarding with all five cases. None of the cases have been determined to be travel-related nor are they epidemiologically linked to any known cases. Here are the five cases: The first is in the 55-64 year age range; case two is under age 20; case three is in the 55-64 year age range; case four is in the 20-44 year age range; and case five is in…

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County roadwork continues

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of April 13: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Mt. Trumbull Loop and 2) Mud Mountain Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Pate Rd., 2) Topeka St., 3) Bruce Dr., 4) Jan Rd. and 5) Olympic Ave. Crews will repairing pot holes and making right-of-way repairs in the Butler area. Hackberry: Road grading on Hackberry Rd. Wikieup: Road grading on Signal Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Chicken Springs Rd. from Alamo Rd. to Hwy. 93, 2) Alamo Rd….

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Annual street sealing program starts April 13 in Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As part of the annual effort to keep our roads in good condition, Lake Havasu City is starting its annual pavement preservation efforts on Monday, April 13, which is expected to last three to four weeks. Approximately 375,000 square yards of polymer-modified chip seal surface is placed on approximately 17 miles of streets and parking lots in various locations of the city. The chip sealing process is an efficient and cost effective method of prolonging the useable service life of asphalt pavement.  Residents and businesses, located along streets being improved, receive a door hanger notice approximately five days…

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Battling the virus in Kingman: Local woman shares her story

KINGMAN – A Kingman woman who’s been battling the coronavirus for about six weeks is grateful to be out of the hospital and home for Easter. Xochilt Estrada Kelly said she is sharing her frightening ordeal hoping that her experience may help others who already have, or might contract COVID-19. Kelly said she developed a persistent cough in late February. She said she thought she had a cold or the flu during a March 5 visit at a Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Urgent Care clinic where she was prescribed medication and sent home to rest. Kelly said she felt…

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31 confirmed virus cases in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH)-Nursing staff was notified this evening of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, who is in the 20-44 year-old age range, is in isolation and recovering at home.  It has yet to be determined if the case is travel-related, epidemiologically-linked to another identified case, or the result of community spread. Public Health nurses are currently in the process of conducting the contact investigation. This new case brings to 31 the total positives cases in the county. There are now 16 positive confirmed cases…

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