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Bowen sentenced in hit-and-run that left a man crippled

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A 5.5-year prison term was ordered Monday for a Fort Mohave woman who crippled a man in a hit-and-run drunk driving accident. Genevieve Bowen, 56, was sentenced by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle. Bowen was convicted at trial of two aggravated assault counts, two driving under the influence of alcohol charges and for leaving the scene of an accident involving serious physical injury. Authorities said a vehicle driven by Bowen swerved before striking a pedestrian near a gravel pit in the vicinity of the 500 block of Aztec Road in July 2018. “It was an accident….

Kino Avenue Waterline Project continues; lane closures extended

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kino Avenue Waterline Project updated closure is currently at the Morrow Avenue and North Glen Road intersection, and also Plaza Drive from Morrow Ave. to Khan Dr. will be closed until April 24, barring any weather delays. The contractor, Freiday Construction, is working with residents in the area regarding notification, but no water service delays or disruptions are scheduled to take place. This project is the continuation of a multi-phased project to improve water delivery to city water storage tanks that will allow our infrastructure run more efficiently, resulting in an overall benefit to our customers. The…

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Habitual criminal ordered to 10-year prison sentence

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A ten-year prison term was ordered Wednesday, April 15, for a Lake Havasu City man who has been convicted in five different criminal cases in the last nine years. Judge Billy Sipe imposed the harshest punishment possible under terms of the plea agreement entered for George Touchkov, 38. Touchkov’s latest law enforcement contact came during a traffic stop last November. Touchkov reportedly admitted involvement in the sale of methamphetamine and heroin when questioned by officers. Legal Defender Ron Gilleo said Touchkov’s guilty plea to possession of dangerous drugs for sale involved less than an ounce of methamphetamine last…

COVID-19: Mohave County finishes the day at 51 confirmed cases

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified this afternoon of another positive COVID-19 case in the Kingman service area. This individual is in the 20-44 age range, is in isolation and is recovering at home. Nurses will initiate the contact investigation soon; At this time it cannot be determined if the case is epidemiologically-linked to another case or travel-related. This new case brings to 51 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including two earlier deaths, 29 in Kingman, and 4…

Arizona to light Capitol blue to honor health care workers, first responders

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

State Capitol, Hospitals, Local Government Buildings To Join “Light AZ Blue” To Support Frontline Medical Personnel PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today, April 15, that buildings and structures around the state will be lit blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling COVID-19. As part of the campaign, buildings like the Arizona Capitol, executive tower, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, State Farm at Tempe Town Lake and more will be lit blue, along with the hashtag #LightAZBlue. “Arizona is immensely grateful to our frontline medical workers and all the men…

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Asphalt Repairs on Eastern

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

-Closures Later this Week- KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will be completing asphalt repairs on sections of Eastern Street. Starting Thursday, April 16, Eastern St. will be closed in two sections; the first section will be closest to Interstate 40, with the second section being closed at Broudy Drive. Both areas will be open by the end Thursday. The first closure will occur between Detroit Avenue and Calumet Ave. beginning at 6:00 a.m. this Thursday, and ending at approximately 12:00 p.m. During this time there will be no through access on Eastern Ave and access to the south side…

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Bowen sentenced in hit-and-run that left a man crippled

Kino Avenue Waterline Project continues; lane closures extended

Habitual criminal ordered to 10-year prison sentence

COVID-19: Mohave County finishes the day at 51 confirmed cases

Arizona to light Capitol blue to honor health care workers, first responders

Asphalt Repairs on Eastern

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