Pam Wanner - The Standard Newspaper

ADOT seeks input on future US 93 / Interstate 40 interchange project in Kingman

Pam Wanner6 years ago3 mins

Several ways to view documents and provide comments through June 6, 2020 The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging the public to participate in a virtual, call-in public hearing on Thursday, May 28, to comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and preliminary design concept documents for the US 93 / I-40 west Kingman traffic interchange (TI) project. The ADOT project team has been working on the EA and preliminary design of the interchange that will create a free flow of traffic between the two highways. The draft EA is ready for public viewing and can be found online at azdot.gov/WestKingmanTIP….

Court News

Shots fired after alleged thief rams police cars with Humvee

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The theft of a Mohave County Sheriff’s office Humvee led to wild chase and an officer-involved shooting in Kingman late Sunday. No injuries are reported and the Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent investigation, which is customary in officer-involved shootings. Bullhead city police spokesman Emily Fromelt said investigation determined that Michael Joseph Lapeer, 26, Kingman stole the heavy duty vehicle from a secured, fenced yard in the 3600 block of Andy Devine Avenue. “While trespassing on the property he (Lapeer) was able to get the inactive Humvee to start,” Fromelt said. “He rammed the stolen…

Community News

2020 fire restrictions announced

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Seasonal fire restrictions are now in place at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The restrictions are necessary to prevent wildfire during this period of extended drought and increased potential for wildland fires in Arizona and Nevada. The following acts are prohibited or modified, until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire with any wood or charcoal burning device, such as a fire pit or grill, is prohibited within the backcountry, except along shorelines. Fires along backcountry shorelines must be at least 100 feet from the nearest beach logs, structure or vegetation and must be within wood…

Court News

Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Two men, brothers age 39 and 45, drove to the Bullhead City Fire Station on Hancock Road with gunshot wounds Sunday evening, May 3. According to a Bullhead City Police Department spokesperson, they men reported they were involved in a shooting in the 1900 block of Colorado Blvd. Both men were treated and transported to a Las Vegas hospital. Upon investigation, shell casing were located at the residence, and multiple bullet holes were observed at the house. Jesse Enrique Orozco, 30, was arrested in connection with Sunday night’s shooting. With assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department, Orozco…

Court News

Officer-involved shooting under investigation

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Nobody was injured in an officer-involved shooting incident in Kingman late Sunday, May 10. Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said the gunfire occurred about 11:30 p.m. in the vicinity of the Jack In The Box restaurant off Andy Devine Avenue. Cooper said one male suspect was taken into custody. No further details were provided.The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent review, which is customary in officer-involved shootings.Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt confirmed the involvement of her agency and said a press release will issue later today.

Business News

Ashley’s Home Store moving into old Kmart building

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – They’re moving furniture into the building that housed the Kingman Kmart store for years. The Ashley Homestore Outlet is the first tenant in the building that has been renovated while vacant.Crews are loading inventory into a showroom that totals in excess of 24,000 square feet. “I think it’s a really good space,” said store manager Tony Nunez.Nunez said a soft opening will occur before June and that the store will be fully operational before July, with some timetable uncertainty associated with the ongoing pandemic. Dave Hawkins

e-Edition

ADOT seeks input on future US 93 / Interstate 40 interchange project in Kingman

Shots fired after alleged thief rams police cars with Humvee

2020 fire restrictions announced

Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

Officer-involved shooting under investigation

Ashley’s Home Store moving into old Kmart building

Quick Links

Sections

Contact Us