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Bullard sentenced to six years for shooting assaultive neighbor

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

A six year prison term has been ordered for a Lake Havasu City man who shot the neighbor who picked a fight with him nearly two years ago. The sentence imposed on March 14 for Andrew Bullard, 32, was on the low end of a 5- to 15-year prison range contemplated by Mohave County Court Commissioner Billy Sipe. A trial jury convicted Bullard of two aggravated assault counts last December but could not reach a verdict on an attempted murder charge that has subsequently been dismissed. Attorneys involved in the case agreed that the shooting victim Dustin Halliday, 41, was…

Community News

Hazardous waste collection day set for April 6

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department (BCFD) and Mohave County Environmental Quality are hosting a free residential household hazardous waste event on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Motor Vehicle Division, 1325 Alonas Way, Bullhead City. BCFD would like to encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to remove unwanted hazardous items from your home. Staff at the event will be offering convenient drive-through disposal of items so residents will not have to leave their vehicles. Please see the attached flyer that outlines what will and will…

Court News

Heredia takes plea in domestic violence case

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

A former Bullhead City resident who roughed up his girlfriend last month will be placed on supervised probation through a plea agreement entered March 14 at the Mohave County Courthouse in Kingman. Nicholas Alfonso Heredia, 32, can still be ordered to serve up to one year in the county jail when he is sentenced next month. Bullhead City police said Heredia’s live-in girlfriend sustained a serious injury to her face when a Feb. 18 argument escalated into an altercation in the 1700 block of Highway 95. “He knocked her to the ground and started choking her from behind, leaving abrasions…

Opinion

Proposed circus ban stirs controversy

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, A recent meeting of public versus Kingman City Council concerning an ordinance banning use of exotic animals as entertainment, appears to have been entertaining in its own right. Testimony from those opposed to banning the use of exotic animals for entertainment purposes ranged from . . . doing so would be a slippery slope, loss of entertainment, loss of revenue, and for some odd reason it was suggested people not being able to distinguish the difference between a Hollywood stunt man with his hair on fire and the use of tortured animals performing tricks. My initial question is,…

Political consultant hired to study possible bond for Palo Christi refurbish project

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Unified School District (KUSD) has retained political consultant Paul Ulan to help governing board members and staff contemplate pursuit of a multi-million dollar bond issue to fund the refurbishment and re-purposing of portions of the Palo Christi Elementary school campus downtown. Ulan will work with staff to develop a survey to help measure community awareness, support or opposition to a bond issue that would require voter approval. He told members during their March 12 governing board meeting that the survey would involve more than five questions and that it would be conducted by telephone. Ulan said…

Community News

Volunteers sought for Lake Havasu City programs

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City is seeking volunteers for various city programs. Many of the city activities would not be successful without a dedicated volunteer base. If you are 14 or older and are interested in the many volunteer opportunities that Lake Havasu City has to offer, please visit the city website at www.lhcaz.gov/volunteer and register. A few areas throughout the city to volunteer: * Administrative services has opportunities for general office assistance that could include routine filing, data entry, answering the phone, and other similar administrative tasks. * Consolidated courts is a place where you can assist in community service projects…

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Bullard sentenced to six years for shooting assaultive neighbor

Hazardous waste collection day set for April 6

Heredia takes plea in domestic violence case

Proposed circus ban stirs controversy

Political consultant hired to study possible bond for Palo Christi refurbish project

Volunteers sought for Lake Havasu City programs

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