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Kingman to begin striping operations

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is starting long line striping of roads starting Tuesday, May 26. Typical times will be from 5:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Crews will start with the yellow striping, and then white striping at a later date. Crews will only occupy one lane, and in most areas, drivers will be able to drive around striping vehicles, however we ask drivers to use caution around crews. The city recommends drivers not drive through newly applied paint but depending on temperatures, paint can dry within about 30 seconds. The schedule will be dictated by…

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BLM asks visitors to recreate responsibly and safely on public lands during Memorial Day weekend

LAKE HAVASU CITY – With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) asks visitors to follow state and local public health guidance, come prepared, be flexible, and respect other users as well as natural and cultural resources on public lands. The BLM provides great opportunities for visitors to enjoy America’s open spaces – and to reflect on the sacrifices made by the United States Armed Services veterans who died serving our country. “This Memorial Day, please take time to remember and honor those men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation and the values…

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Burn ban issued for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Board of Supervisors has issued Stage 2 fire restrictions within the entire county. Based on this direction, the City of Kingman is instituting a fire burn ban effective immediately. The ban includes the prohibition of the sale of consumer fireworks as addressed in House Bill 1158. The ban also resends any open burn permits issued by the city of Kingman within the last 30 days. No burn permit applications will be accepted until further notice.

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Fired fire chief earns case dismissal

DOLAN SPRINGS – Charges are dismissed in the criminal case against the former chief of a Dolan Springs-based fire district who was arrested last month after an argument with his wife and a fight with her teenage son. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Phillip Delgado said alleged victims did not wish Timothy Bonnee to be prosecuted. Charges against Bonnee were formally dismissed during a May 19 hearing in Kingman Justice Court. “We believe it’s in the best interest of justice not to pursue the case,” Delgado said a few days after dismissing charges. Incident reports reveal two Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies…

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Wreck and run

KINGMAN – A Kingman man fled on foot after crashing his vehicle into a fence along the Beale Street exit from Stockton Hill Road Wednesday. The incident before 8:00 a.m. was highly visible to those who commute to work in the downtown area. Police Chief Rusty Cooper said Matthew Clawson was bleeding when officers located and apprehended him just a few blocks from the accident. He was booked into jail for driving on a suspended license and leaving the scene of an injury accident. Dave Hawkins

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Traffic control changes for Windsor State Park

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In order to allow for easier access into the Windsor State Park launch ramp, access to Windsor State Park will only be allowed from London Bridge Road, either northbound or southbound. This will be effective from Friday May 22, at 6:00 a.m. through Monday May 25, at 6:00 p.m. The access point from Industrial Blvd into Windsor State Park will be closed. All traffic going into Windsor State Park from Industrial Blvd will be directed north and south on Kiowa Ave.  From Kiowa Ave, you will be directed to Countryshire Ave to the south and Dover…

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