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Investment firm offers free communication seminars

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Communication barriers are something that exist in just about everyone’s life. It can be defined as a roadblock that many can face when trying to get one’s point across effectively.   Owners of LKB Investment Group Lora and Kip Brown, are sharing their knowledge with the Lake Havasu community on how to improve communication skills. Lora Brown, is an interior designer, but she is also passionate about developing impressionable skills that can open doors that some might think were unimaginable.   She is dedicated to helping individuals discover their true potential and life purpose.  Kip Brown, on the other hand,…

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Free life jacket swap out event is Saturday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As warmer temperatures will be approaching Lake Havasu, many people will be heading out to our beautiful lake for swimming, fishing, and boating activities  for ultimate cool downs. However, safety on the lake should be a top priority to ensure that time spent on the water remains an enjoyable occasion.  That is why this month, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating and Safety will be collaborating Arizona Game and Fishing Department (G&F) to  share the importance on how wearing a life jacket in good condition that fits comfortably is key for having safe adventures at the lake….

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Border fire contained

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Bureau of Land Management reports 100% containment of a wildfire that scorched 77 acres in extreme north Mohave County, just south of the Utah border near Interstate 15. The Black Fire was first spotted at midmorning Wednesday, May 8. Four engines, one water tender and a Type 3 helicopter worked the incident. Crews continue patrolling the fire, mopping up any hotspots. Dave Hawkins

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Machete-wielding man apprehended

BULLHEAD CITY – On May11 at around 5:55 p.m., police arrested Anthony Adams Spinharney, 42, at Rotary Park for aggravated assault with a dangerous instrument and disorderly conduct with a dangerous instrument. It was reported that Spinharney (for unknown reasons) started recklessly waving a machete style knife near the skate park area, while walking toward people. He was yelling aggressively, causing numerous people to fear for their safety. When officers arrived on scene, he ran from police toward the beach area. He ultimately complied with officer’s commands and was taken into custody. No injuries were reported. He was booked into…

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Kingman bobcat captured, confirmed rabies

KINGMAN – Mohave County Department of Public Health was notified of an incident which involves a bobcat, a wild animal. The animal tested positive for rabies in the Aquarius Mountain area (east of Kingman, off I-40). The county’s Public Health Nurses are working with the humans exposed to the bobcat while Game and Fish and Animal Control are dealing with the animal exposed. The rabies virus causes severe damage to the central nervous system causing erratic behavior and death. Human exposures to rabid animals are usually rare and can be treated through prompt administration of anti-rabies vaccine and rabies immune globulin. If…

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