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Alleged child molester’s statement to police may not be admissible

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Defense attorney Robin Puchek is fighting for court ordered suppression of his client’s incriminating statements to officers before the Bullhead City man’s child pornography trial starts in Kingman. Michael David Barrett, 42, is charged with ten counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for images of child pornography found in October 2017 on a computer in his home in Katherine Heights. Barrett is also charged in a separate case with three counts of child molestation and two counts of sexual conduct with a minor. The charges pending for a second trial later this year involve Barrett’s involvement in alleged touching…

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Lake Havasu resident helps raise funds for children’s hospital

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Annie Wofford of Lake Havasu City, was one of more than 1,700 current University of Iowa students who recently collaborated to raise almost $3 million in financial support for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital as participants in the 25th annual UI Dance Marathon. During the event Feb. 1-2 at the Iowa Memorial Union, student participants unveiled the total of $2,960,403.25, which supports pediatric oncology patients and their families at the hospital and advances cancer research. In addition to raising money, the event celebrates the lives of survivors and recognizes those lost. Dance Marathon is the UI’s largest student organization….

Flora selected as CRUHSD Superintendent

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Colorado River Union High School District governing board has unanimously chosen Arizona Department of Education (ADE) program specialist Todd Flora as its new superintendent. The late-night vote Tuesday followed almost four hours of a third round of candidate interviews and discussion. Flora and Kimball, South Dakota, Public Schools superintendent Tim Mayclin were the two finalists. Both have had multiple interviews with the CRUHSD board, as well as numerous community stakeholder forums, roundtable discussions with community leaders, and campus and community tours over two days. Officially, the board’s motion was to enter negotiations with Flora to start…

Skeen receives designation

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Skeen receives the Commission on Professional Credentialing Fire Marshal designation The Commission of Professional Credentialing (CPC) announced that Bullhead City Fire Department staff Barbie Skeen has successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Fire Marshal” (FM). The CPC met on February 5, to confer the designation. Skeen becomes one of only 153 FMs worldwide. The designation program is a voluntary program designed to recognize individuals who demonstrate their excellence in seven measured components including experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future…

Crime victims deserve justice

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor, If there is one pet peeve it is our liberal legal justice system. I don’t know how you feel, but in my case I wasn’t for legal help but guess who is allowed. That’s right my taxpaying friend, the guilty get a free attorney. And guess who doesn’t get a free attorney? Right again! The crime victim is expected to pay. Here is a question for all to really think on. Yes, even pray on for justice. It’s written in our pledge of allegiance: For liberty and justice for all. But guess who comes out on that deal?…

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KRMC’s Day in the Park is April 13

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Kingman Regional Medical Center will host a “Day in the Park”, scheduled for Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park. This free event promotes healthy living by encouraging participants to walk the path at Centennial Park and along the way to visit vendor booths for tips and information about health and wellness in our community. Included will be live fitness demonstrations, raffles and prizes for participants.

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Alleged child molester’s statement to police may not be admissible

Lake Havasu resident helps raise funds for children’s hospital

Flora selected as CRUHSD Superintendent

Skeen receives designation

Crime victims deserve justice

KRMC’s Day in the Park is April 13

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