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BHC testing reveals only two positive COVID-19 cases

BULLHEAD CITY – Only two COVID-19 coronavirus infections were initially detected when 500 people were tested in Bullhead City Saturday, May 9. Mohave County Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told the Board of Supervisors early Monday afternoon that the numbers were incomplete. The private contractor that conducted the testing at the Anderson Automotive Field House had not yet indicated the total number of negative and pending test results. Similarly, only two people among more than 200 tested in Kingman on May 2 were initially positive and no further infections were detected as the rest of the test numbers…

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Gildemeister graduates from Salt Lake Community College

Gail Gildemeister, of Lake Havasu City, graduated with a Certificate of Achievement in Professional Truck Driving. Salt Lake Community College congratulates more than 3,500 students received degrees on May 8, 2020, as well as the nearly 800 students who graduated with honors. Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college, educating the state’s most diverse student body in 8 areas of study at 12 locations and online. In 2018, the institution celebrated 70 years of providing students with education and training in fields that contribute to Utah’s vibrant economy and high quality of life.

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

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….

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Shots fired after alleged thief rams police cars with Humvee

 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…

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2020 fire restrictions announced

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…

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Orozco arrested in connection with Bullhead City shooting incident

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…

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