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Bullhead City Proposition 415 call for arguments- modified

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council, at a Regular Meeting on July 16, 2019, adopted Resolution No. 2019R-27 designating November 5, 2019, as the date for holding an All-Mail General Election in Bullhead City to propose the question of authorizing the purchase and acquisition of EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. in Bullhead City, and the issuance and sale of bonds to purchase the property. Ballot language is available in the Bullhead City Clerk’s Office and on the website www.bullheadcity.com. At a special meeting on July 19, 2019, the Bullhead City Council modified the call for arguments and removed the requirement for…

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Hansen receives two years of probation

A Cedar City, Utah man who admitted transporting his fiancé to massage parlors to perform sex acts for pay was sentenced in Kingman on Tuesday, July 16. 41-year-old Stephen Hansen previously entered a plea agreement convicting him of the reduced charge of attempted pandering. Hansen is among eight people who were arrested in September, 2018 for various alleged involvements in human trafficking and prostitution at massage parlors operated in Lake Havasu, Bullhead City. Prosecutor Megan McCoy said Hansen was not a participant in the alleged enterprise that operated in Arizona, California and Utah and merely drove the fiancé who is…

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Graff enters plea, no guaranteed prison

A no prison guaranteed plea agreement was entered July 16 for a Bullhead City woman charged in a drug case. Kristine Graff, 42, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of facilitation of possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Bullhead City police said suspected drug sales activity led to a warrant based search of the home of Graff’s former boyfriend Michael Wain, 51. The August 3, 2017 search of the residence at 3169 Locust Boulevard prompted the seizure of three grams of heroin, a loaded handgun and numerous drug paraphernalia items. Police said they believed that methamphetamine and marijuana was flushed…

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Listen up and learn something

Much emphasis, today, is placed upon education and learning. There are those who believe that a four year from a major college or university is necessary to succeed in life. Though I would never want to dismiss or diminish anyone’s education, we must admit that learning is not restricted to book knowledge. Instead, learning also comes from daily life experiences. If you accidently touch a hot stove and burn your hand, you learn quickly not to do it again. If you drive at an excessive rate of speed, a policeman may ticket you, the court may fine you, and you…

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Haviland Rest Area reopens along I-40 after $3.6 million in renovations

Both east- and westbound facilities west of Kingman are open The Haviland Rest Area along Interstate 40 west of Kingman has reopened after $3.6 million in improvements, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The popular rest stop, which is located at milepost 23 about 30 miles west of Kingman, has upgraded restrooms, ramadas, vendor kiosks and utility infrastructure. New well equipment and a water transmission line were also part of the upgrades. Septic tanks and sewer lines were also replaced.  It is the most recent rest area to undergo renovations in recent years. ADOT has been investing in upgrades to older rest areas that have been in place for…

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Movie night at KHAC set

KINGMAN – Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) will host their monthly movie night on Friday, August 23 at 6 p.m. This month’s feature is “To Have and Have Not” from 1944, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Walter Brennan. Steve Conn will provide historical and behind-the-scenes commentary before the movie starts. Cost is $2 per person donation. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-757-2778.

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