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Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago7 mins

PHOENIX (AP) — Mexican farm worker Avelino Vazquez Navarro didn’t have air conditioning in the motor home where he died last month in Washington state as temperatures surged into the triple digits.

For the last dozen years, the 61-year-old spent much of the year working near Pasco, Washington, sending money to his wife and daughters in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit, Mexico, and traveling back every Christmas.

Public invited to LHC Fire Department’s Inaugural Dedication and Push-In Ceremony

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Fire Department is pleased to invite the public to its Inaugural Dedication and Push-in Ceremony for its new fire engine. The ceremony takes place next Tuesday, August 13, at 9 a.m. at Fire Station 3, located at 3620 Buena Vista Avenue, where the engine is housed to service the south side of town.

Andy Awards nominations are now open

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – All who put their most into Kingman and its community are to be once again recognized at the 48 Annual Andy Awards. Named after beloved-Kingman-raised-John Wayne-star, Andy Devine, the Andy Awards are a way for Kingman citizens to come together to commemorate the hard work of their giving and hard-working counterparts.

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Nonprofit will host meet and greet at wine bar

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Get ready to kick back and relax during a summer evening and meet the ladies and gentlemen of Hav-A-Sis, and be sure to bring a friend. What started out as small social gatherings amongst women in the midst of pandemic social distancing, is now one the most lively nonprofits in Lake Havasu.

Amended Article 3 rules (Taking and Handling of Wildlife) to become effective Aug. 10

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has completed the rulemaking process amending rules within Articles 1, 2, 3, and 6 to implement the recommendations that were proposed in the most recent Article 3, Taking and Handling of Wildlife, five-year review report.

Medrano gets five years for child sex offenses

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – An elderly Bullhead City sex offender offered apology at his Aug. 2 sentencing hearing. Raymond Medrano, 70, previously pleaded guilty to four counts reduced to attempted sexual conduct with a minor.

Deputy Mohave County Attorney Amanda Claerhout told the Court that Medrano engaged in illegal sexual activity with girls 12 and 16 years of age between Jan. 1, 2023 and early March, 2024.

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Public invited to LHC Fire Department’s Inaugural Dedication and Push-In Ceremony

Andy Awards nominations are now open

Nonprofit will host meet and greet at wine bar

Amended Article 3 rules (Taking and Handling of Wildlife) to become effective Aug. 10

Medrano gets five years for child sex offenses

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