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Unidentified body located

BULLHEAD  CITY – The discovery of an unidentified body is under investigation by the Bullhead City Police Department. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a man walking in a wash reported locating the remains of a man in a desert area off the Bullhead Parkway at about 8:20 p.m. on Monday, May 6. “There were no visible signs of trauma to suggest any foul play,” Fromelt said. “The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Positive identification efforts continue. Dave Hawkins

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Russian Uranium Import Ban Passes Congress Unanimously

MOHAVE COUNTY –  For the past three years Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson has been working with Congress to pass a bill that would end America’s reliance on Russian uranium.  This past week Congress unanimously passed the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act.  “Nuclear fuel produced by Russia accounts for more than 20 percent of the fuel used by U.S. reactors,” Supervisor Buster Johnson stated.  “This bill will ban these fuel imports from Russia and help restore America’s nuclear leadership and fuel infrastructure.” This legislation was spearheaded by Chairs Rodgers and Duncan of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, along with Senators…

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Salute to all mothers this weekend

Mother’s Day 2024 is a special day dedicated to celebrating motherhood and the influence mothers have in our lives. It is a time to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures in our lives. This day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May, and in 2024, Mother’s Day will fall on May 12th. Mother’s Day is a time for people to express their gratitude and appreciation to their mothers. It is a time to show how much we love and care for them, and to thank them for all the…

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State is boosting efforts to protect people from expected extreme heat this summer

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners this summer in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths, which topped 900 statewide last year. “We don’t want to see that happen again,” Dr. Eugene Livar said of last year’s deaths. “We cannot control it, even though we can control our preparation in response. And that’s what we’ve been focusing on.” Livar, a physician with the Arizona State Department of Health Services,…

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Fatal BHC traffic crash under investigation

BULLHEAD CITYY – A Bullhead City man faces possible prosecution for a deadly traffic accident that remains under investigation. The alleged at-fault driver in the two-vehicle collision at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 is identified as Anthony Lee, 27. “Police determined that Anthony Lee ran a red light at excessive speeds at the time of the accident,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “He also has a suspended driver’s license.” Fromelt said the 2021 Dodge Charger driven by Lee was southbound on Highway 95 when it struck a 2020 Hyundai SUV that was turning onto the highway from Meadows Drive….

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“Grass is Greener”

Dear Editor, The first step in resolving any issue in life is to identify and define the problem and its origin, honestly. Kingman is my chosen hometown and just like you I care a great deal about my community, the people, and the quality of their lives. The Kingman City Council and the city government have shown time and time again they really do care about the city and they are currently doing a decent job trying to keep the Kingman residents informed, yet the city faces dozens of critical ongoing problems: • Uncontrolled Growth • Aging and inadequate infrastructure…

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