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National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Proposed Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, AZ and NV – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the availability of a proposed commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This agreement would guide the FAA and NPS in the management of commercial air tours over the park. The proposed voluntary agreement addresses many unique challenges while improving the condition of park resources and ensuring safe air tour operations. It was developed between the FAA, seven air tour operators, and the NPS in consultation with Native American Tribes.   A 30-day public…

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Does Kingman need a 25-foot cowboy?

Dear Editor, Kingman was founded in 1882 as an Atlantic and Pacific Railroad town. It was christened as the Mohave County seat in 1887. Kingman has an interesting history, known as a historic railroad town named after railroad surveyor Lewis Kingman. In its early days, via the railroad, Kingman was an important supply and shipping center for miners and ranchers. As a candidate for Kingman City Council, I was interested in a recent agenda item to purchase a 25-foot-tall “Waving Cowboy” made of fiberglass to further enhance Old Downtown Kingman. I think the item is still up for some discussion…

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Hont to serve as interim Development Services Director

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Manager Sam Elters is turning back the clock for a short-term solution to the pending exit of Development Services Director Tim Walsh. Elters said Nic Hont has agreed to come out of retirement to work his old job on an interim basis. Hont will start on April 15 and enjoy an overlapping three day transition with Walsh whose final day with the county will be April 17. Walsh starts his new job as Kingman City Manager on April 22. Elters said Hont intends to hold down the fort until the county hires a new Development Services…

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WORCS off road racing a thrill for young and old

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Off road motocross racing returned over the weekend at WORCS off road racing motorcycle event. This was a three-day event held Friday through Sunday, March 15 through 17, at Island Race Track.   Established in 2001, WORCS has invited amateur and professional riders to experience the most current series in off-road racing. Within three years, the company made a name for themselves as the largest off-road motorcycle series in the U.S. The WORCS way is to dive into race courses that challenge the abilities of riders in wide open deserts. The outdoor style motocross tracks are included for each racing location. Their…

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New judge selected for Shuffler case

KINGMAN – A local judge has removed himself from the Brady Shuffler case, bringing indefinite sentencing delay for a Kingman community that had been focused on criminal chapter closure. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle’s case recusal occurred during a March 14 emergency hearing at the Law and Justice Center in Kingman. Carlisle’s exit brings postponement of the highly anticipated prison sentencing hearing that had been scheduled for Monday, March 18. Judge Carlisle said he discovered possible conflicts while reading material submitted in advance of the sentencing proceeding for Brady Shuffler, 17. “The Court advises Counsel that based on…

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MCC students meet with Governor Hobbs, discuss concerns and hope for future

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College hosted a meeting today in which Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs had a valuable conversation with ten MCC students. The event, held on the Lake Havasu City campus, provided a platform for students to express their concerns and struggles directly to Governor Hobbs. Students focused on pressing topics such as affordable housing, food insecurity and other challenges that impact academic success and overall well-being. Governor Hobbs listened to each student, emphasizing the importance of hearing their stories, which align with issues affecting many students across the state. Adam Romano, the college’s most recent Hodel Most Outstanding…

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