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The fallacy in cherry picking

Dear Editor, During the recent Trump administration’s U.S.

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Safe evacuation in Lake Havasu City garage fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:30 p.m.

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Rhythm & Brews festival returns for third year

KINGMAN — The Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Griffith Terhaar

March 12, 1948 – May 29, 2026 Nancy,

Volunteers help expand innovative Colorado River Fish Habitat

BULLHEAD CITY — Twenty volunteers from Bullhead City

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Scam artists apprehended in Starbucks parking lot

KINGMAN – An alleged scam artist was arrested

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Support veterans in need: Year-end donation request for the JAVC

Dear Editor, As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the incredible impact we’ve made together in supporting our nation’s veterans through the JAVC. Your past generosity has played a vital role in providing essential resources and assistance to those who have selflessly served our country. The challenges faced by our veterans are diverse, ranging from healthcare needs to employment opportunities, housing, and mental health support. The JAVC remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing these issues and improving the lives of our heroes who have sacrificed so much for us. This December, we invite you to…

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Council approves Miller reorganization plan

KINGMAN – The promotion of Finance Director Tina Moline to the new Deputy City Manager position is one key prong of a government reorganization plan approved during the Dec. 19 meeting of the Kingman City Council. Interim City Manager Grady Miller said Moline will still manage the finance department while supporting the city manager and handling special projects and assignments. Miller told council members a raise for Moline will be necessary but that savings will provide funds to hire two people to examine plans and conduct building inspections for a short-staffed Community Services Department. That realm of municipal operation is…

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MCC looking to rebrand

MOHAVE COUNTY – A makeover could be in the mix for Mohave Community College (MCC). Its Branding Refresh Committee is collecting input that could see MCC employ various changes to better reflect what it does, and how it is perceived. James Jarman, Director of the Office of College Communications, explained it could be that it’s time to rebrand a college that is evolving with the additions of athletics and bachelor degree programs, as well as an advanced manufacturing training center that will soon be under construction at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. “An in-depth review of all the branding elements…

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Vigilante jailed for firing on shoplifter

BULLHEAD CITY – A vape store employee was arrested after firing shots at a shoplifter who fled the Bullhead City business on Monday, Dec. 18. Officers responded at 8:40 p.m. to a report that shots had been fired in the 2800 block of Highway 95.“A married couple, ages 67 and 68, reported that they were in their parked vehicle in the north Walmart parkinglot when they heard several gun shots,” said Emily Fromelt, spokeswoman for the Bullhead City police department. “One bullet went through the front windshield and a back window on their camper shell was also shattered. No injuries…

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Vigilante jailed for firing on shoplifter

BULLHEAD CITY – A vape store employee was arrested after firing shots at a shoplifter who fled the Bullhead City business on Monday, Dec. 18. Officers responded at 8:40 p.m. to a report that shots had been fired in the 2800 block of Highway 95.“A married couple, ages 67 and 68, reported that they were in their parked vehicle in the north Walmart parkinglot when they heard several gun shots,” said Emily Fromelt, spokeswoman for the Bullhead City police department. “One bullet went through the front windshield and a back window on their camper shell was also shattered. No injuries…

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Airport outage culprit gains freedom

KINGMAN – A defense attorney contends a severe substance abuse problem is the only explanation for the bizarre behavior of a transient at the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport. Police said Kurt Baxter, 30, cleared a security fence before using bolt cutters to damage utility panels, fuses and wires to cause a power outage involving the airport control tower on Oct. 21. Baxter evaded security personnel but was arrested the next day. He pleaded guilty to burglary in Nov. and appeared for sentencing on Friday, Dec. 15. Mohave County Public Defender Jovan Ruvalcaba said Baxter recognizes his drug addiction troubles and intends…

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