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More information released about fatal crash

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has corrected some information and provided additional details of a two vehicle collision that caused multiple injuries and one death on U.S. 93 about 30 miles north of Kingman. Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves said Department of Public Safety officers responded at 10:46 a.m. to the incident in the northbound lanes of the highway at its intersection with Pierce Ferry Road.  Graves said nine tourists from China occupied a white van that apparently pulled out in front of an oncoming Ford F-250 when the crash occurred. Graves said one of the passengers in the…

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Free swim day on July 4

This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison.  For more information call Kingman Parks & Recreation at 928-757-7919.

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First Friday slated for July 5

Picnic in the Park! They will be taking it to the park this month! Metcalfe Park, to be exact! There will be all kinds of traditional picnic games, like corn hole, three-legged races, balloon toss, potato sack races, and so much more! There will be music to enjoy while checking out the other offerings. There will be places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as family game centers and activities for kids! The event is free to attend. They are gracious to receive any monetary donations in order to keep Downtown Kingman’s First Friday going and growing! If…

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Bullhead City files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors files in state court for damages to Bullhead City

The City Manager’s Office released the following statement related to Bullhead City filing a state court lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of opioids: Bullhead City has filed a lawsuit in Mohave County Superior Court seeking damages for the societal and financial harm it has suffered at the hands of those responsible for the opioid crisis—the manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The City is seeking a return of taxpayer dollars lost as a result of the opioid crisis and other relief to support the residents of Bullhead City. Our community has suffered as a result of the crisis created by…

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Thompson receives five years under plea

Her attorney told the Court that Brianna Thompson of Lake Havasu City will use her time behind bars to work on her sobriety and build a platform for a drug free future. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle told Thompson, 26, she’ll need to continue that commitment once she gains her release from the Arizona Department of Corrections. The five year prison term Carlisle imposed June 18 was mandated in a plea agreement convicting her of several felony offenses while a multitude of other charges are dismissed. Thompson was convicted of possession of narcotic drugs for sale related to a July,…

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Fireworks and DUI detail for Independence Day

With Independence Day fast approaching, the Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds the public to be safe, obey local laws when it comes to fireworks, celebrate responsibly, and arrange for a designated driver. The use, discharge, or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks within the city is allowed from June 24 through July 6 and December 24 through January 3 of each year, except when a federal or state agency implements fire restrictions on these dates.  DUI enforcement details are being conducted from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7, 2019. Funding for this effort is provided by a grant awarded by…

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