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Suicide attempt at Black Mountain Elementary School

A suicide attempt is reported at Black Mountain Elementary School in Golden Valley. Kingman Unified School District Superintendent Gretchen Dorner said she learned about 11:30 a.m. that a 14-year-old student suffered self harm in one of the school’s restrooms. Dorner said other students and staff provided care until law enforcement and medical professionals arrived. She said the 7th grade student was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center and then flown to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment. There was no initial information available regarding her condition. Dorner said she is concerned that misinformation on social media is aggravating a sensitive…

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Insurance requirements on motor vehicles

Through the course of patrol procedures and traffic enforcement, Lake Havasu City Police Officers often check the status of motor vehicle license plates and registrations to ensure that motor vehicle operators are abiding by the Arizona Revised Statutes. On many occasions, officers encounter a vehicle that does not have the required insurance, as mandated by Arizona Revised Statutes. When this occurs, Arizona Revised Statutes mandates that the local police officer shall confiscate the license plate and issue a citation for the violation.  In Arizona, every motor vehicle that is operated on a roadway must be covered by a minimum of…

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Bomb scare hoaxes under investigation

Another bomb scare hoax occurred at the Mohave County courthouse in downtown Kingman. Suspicious objects left by one or more pranksters were found outside the historic structure twice this week. The courthouse was evacuated for more than two hours Monday morning after an item rigged with wires for an explosive device appearance was discovered behind the building. Courthouse operations resumed when authorities determined the device was harmless. Kingman Police Department and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit personnel responded at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday when another suspicious device was located. It was a security guard who found the second fake bomb near the…

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Mini horses helping seniors

White Cliffs Senior Living in Kingman hosts mini horses from Mini Blessings every other Wednesday at the community at 3600 Peterson Rd. Lisa Norton, owner of Mini Blessings, escorted Lulu at a recent community gathering. Studies show that equine therapeutic approaches have proven to be especially valuable and beneficial for those living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dementia and depression. For example, working with horses contributes to core strength building, balance and mobility. Join White Cliffs Senior Living on August 7 when Mini Blessings will visit community members in Assisted Living at 10 a.m. and Memory Care at 10:30 a.m. Local area…

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KRMC CEO announces plans for 2020 retirement

Kingman – Twenty-five years after assuming responsibilities for oversight of KRMC and its associated healthcare entities, Brian Turney, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kingman Healthcare, Inc. (KHI) has announced his plans to retire in the latter half of 2020. The KHI Board will begin a national search for Turney’s replacement later this month and hopes to complete the selection process by the spring of 2020. Dependent on the candidate selected, a transition timeline will then be developed to ensure a smooth succession. In an industry where CEO turnover is quite common, Turney has been in his position longer…

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Eric Neal graduated from Fort Lewis College

Eric Neal, of Lake Havasu City, graduated from Fort Lewis College in April 2019. Neal graduated with a degree in Exercise Physiology. More than 400 students participated in the Spring Commencement ceremony. Fort Lewis College is the Southwest’s crossroads of education and adventure with a  blend of small classes, dynamic academic programs, and a liberal arts perspective leads to transformative learning experiences that foster entrepreneurship, leadership, creative problem solving, and life-long learning.

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