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Night work scheduled on Airway Avenue for utility

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

Full closure of Airway Ave, Flying Fortress Pkwy

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

National Day of Prayer observed

KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

Two years for possession of a kilogram of

KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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Body recovered in Lake Havasu, investigation underway

The body of a man who had been operating a remote controlled boat was recovered from Lake Havasu early Saturday. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 6:45 a.m. to the area of Thompson Bay where various personal belongings were found along the shoreline and a remote controlled boat was spotted in the water near the buoy line.  Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said it was determined that Edward Young, 59, Lake Havasu City, had been operating a boat in that area. She said Young’s body was located and recovered from ten feet of water about 75 feet from the shoreline.  …

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River Valley Devils Carwash Fundraiser and FREE 2 Day Football Camp

The River Valley Devils Youth Football Program will be holding a special car wash fundraiser on Saturday, May 11 at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4699 S. Hwy 95 in Bullhead City, beginning at 8 a.m. The proceeds from the fundraiser will help the organization reach their goal of $3,900 to cover the cost of reconditioning their existing 75 helmets as well as purchasing additional helmets and equipment. The money will also be used to help cover sponsorships for kids who want to play football or cheer but whose families just can’t afford it. No one is turned away. The organization will…

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North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to open May 15 for 2019 season

The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 a.m. to mark the official opening of the North Rim for the 2019 season. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their 2019 seasonal operations. Other businesses on the Kaibab Plateau, from Jacob Lake to the park boundary, are expected to be open by May 15. All services provided by the National Park Service, including the Visitor Center, Backcountry Information Office, and campground, as well as the Grand Canyon Conservancy  bookstore, will be available…

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Remember to be grateful for God’s blessings

The story is told of a man who saw a good friend on the street one day. His countenance was downcast, and he looked as though he had lost his best friend. The man asked him, “Why do you look so depressed? Has something bad happened to you?” The man said, “Yes?” and he explained. “Six week my brother passed away suddenly, and he left me one-thousand dollars.” His friend said, “Well, I am truly sorry about your brother, but he was very good to you. A thousand dollars is a lot of money. So, why are you so sad?”…

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The statute of limitations is too short

The clock has run out. You can never get justice for what’s been done to you if you waited too long. In Arizona, a victim of sexual assault has only two years to file a civil lawsuit against their perpetrator – two years from the age of majority for a child who has been sexually assaulted, or two years from the date of the sexual assault if the victim was an adult. As such, pedophiles and rapists don’t need to silence their victims forever. They simply need to wait out their victim a paltry two years. What this means practically…

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