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Utilities going up and up

Dear Editor, Is there some type of scam

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Arizona Department of Gaming releases April 2026 

PHOENIX – Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $737.2

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London Bridge Republican Women meet July 6

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The London Bridge

Mohave County students honored across country

MOHAVE COUNTY — Several students from Mohave County

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County Recorder reminds voters of upcoming primary election

MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — The Mohave County Recorder's

Dept of Forestry and Fire Management welcomes new

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Arizona Department of Forestry

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Pam Wanner

LHCFD receives approval to provide ambulance service 

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City has announced it received approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide ambulance transport services, effective immediately. In a groundbreaking partnership, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department will collaborate with River Medical as the City’s exclusive ambulance provider, ensuring residents and visitors have access to high-quality emergency medical services.

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Longbrake of Kingman named to Dean’s List

Sabrina Longbrake was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2024 spring semester.
Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for the spring semester 2024 have been named to the Dean’s list recognizing academic performance. Congratulations to Longbrake from Kingman, AZ for this academic achievement.

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ACC vote regarding UNSE Black Mountain Generating Station expansion project

PHOENIX – The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 4 – 1, with Commissioner Anna Tovar dissenting, to reverse the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee’s Order regarding an expansion project at the Black Mountain Generating Station operated by UNS Electric, Inc. The Request by UNS Electric, Inc. for a Disclaimer of Commission and Committee Jurisdiction has been granted pursuant to A.R.S. 40-360, and this Decision is effective immediately. The decision means that the Commission does not have mandatory jurisdiction over electric generating plants under 100 MW for line siting purposes, a result dictated by law.

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Colorado River conservation efforts continue

The Department of the Interior has announced an initial $700 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for long-term water conservation projects across the Lower Colorado River Basin.
This investment – which has the potential to save more than 700,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead – will fund innovative projects like water distribution structures, advanced metering infrastructure, farm efficiency improvements, canal lining, turf removal, groundwater banking, desalination, recycling water and water purification.

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Fatal hit and run under investigation

KINGMAN – Kingman police are investigating a hit and run pedestrian fatality. Deputy Chief Joel Freed said the body of a man was found in the roadway of the 900 block of Beale St. in downtown Kingman at about 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 14.
The name of the 68-year-old victim is initially withheld.
“Investigators determined that the male subject had been struck by a west bound vehicle and possibly ran over by an additional vehicle,” Freed said. “At this time the suspected hit and run vehicle is unknown.
Anyone with information about the incident or those involve are asked to contact the Kingman Police Department (928-753-2191) or Mohave Silent Witness (928-753-1234).

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Save our democracy

Dear Editor,
I keep hearing people say that “if Trump does not win this election there will be riots in the streets” or “if Trump goes to jail there will be riots in the streets”. People, you had better stop and actually think about what will happen if there are riots.

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