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Upcoming Stockton Hill Road Lane Restrictions

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Upcoming lane restrictions will allow Allo Communications and Walker Electric to install fiber. They will have lane restrictions in place East and Westbound at the Andy Devine Avenue and Stockton Hill Road intersection as well as Northbound on Stockton Hill Road at Broadway Avenue, Pico Street, and Arlington Street. The lane restrictions will be in place beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th and remain in place until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2024. The City of Kingman urges anyone traveling through work zones to use caution and provide a safe working environment for workers, the…

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Leftover permit-tags remain for 2024 elk hunts

Arizona hunters still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag for select 2024 elk hunts.  The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. Leftover hunt permit-tags include: 70 — limited opportunity (general) antlerless elk.   3 — archery-only antlerless elk.   3 — archery-only bull elk. The department will begin accepting paper applications for leftover hunt permit-tags on a first-come, first-served basis — by mail only — beginning Monday, March 18. All completed paper applications must be addressed to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn.: Draw/First Come, 5000 W. Carefree Highway,…

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Houston gets 16 years in mom’s brutal murder

KINGMAN – A low intelligence, mentally challenged Bullhead City man who used his hands and feet and a shower curtain rod to beat his disabled mother to death has been sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Joseph Houston, 28, pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of second-degree murder for the April, 2023 death of his mother after breaking into her home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Lane. Judge Billy Sipe noted that Houston’s mental health issues are significant but don’t rise to the level of a defense from prosecution. He said the brutal manner of the murder serves…

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Nazusta to host first tennis tourney

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Tennis enthusiasts will be in for some fun and competition at Lake Havasu’s first ever London Bridge Invitational. The Northern Arizona United States Tennis Association (NAZUSTA) is an organization in the Northern Region Arizona of the Southwest.  Currently, their other five regions in the southwest area are in Southern New Mexico, Texas, Greater El Paso, Phoenix, and New Mexico. Additionally, the organization’s outreach is also designated in Northern Arizona for counties such as Yavapai, Coconino, Apache, Navajo, and Mohave.  Through athletic high school games and events, is where NAZUSTA Representative Sterling Fetty met Head Coach of…

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Walsh hired, Reed fired

KINGMAN – A hiring and a firing top personnel news from Kingman City Hall. Execution of contract makes official the hiring of Tim Walsh as City Manager. Walsh is leaving his Development Services Director’s post with Mohave County to start his new job with the city on April 22. Walsh will begin with an annual salary of $185,000, plus a $600 monthly vehicle allowance. The Kingman Police Department’s Dec. 2023 termination of the employment of Danny Reed has been upheld. Reed appealed his dismissal on Feb. 26 and the hearing officer found in favor of the termination on March 6….

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Burglaries on the increase; protect your property

Thieves look for “targets of opportunity.” There are many things you can do to decrease those opportunities to avoid becoming a victim of residential and vehicle burglaries. Burglaries not only occur during the night, but often happen during daylight hours too. Here are some tips that will help make you and your family safer and also deter potential burglars. Home Burglary Prevention 1. Close blinds or curtains so thieves cannot see valuables inside your home. 2. Consider installing an alarm system and motion-activated lights in your yard. 3. Do not leave a key under your door mat, flower pot or on…

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