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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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Shooting death under investigation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Police are conducting a death investigation in Lake Havasu City. Public Information Officer Sgt. Michael Terrinoni said officers responded at 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8 to a report of a shooting in the 3700 block of Hiawatha Dr. “Upon arrival, officers located a male subject within the residence, who has been identified as a 32-year-old Lake Havasu City resident, deceased from a suspected gunshot wound,” Terrinoni said. “During the course of the investigation, it was learned by detectives that the male decedent was believed to have been in a physical altercation with his wife … prior…

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LHC celebrated vets with Jazz Ambassadors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City community had the opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day early while listening to various musical genres of the Jazz Ambassadors. The 19-piece ensemble has received many praises from the U.S. and overseas. With their big band sound, the group performs contemporary, vocal solo performances, and patriotic favorites.  The band performed original, new and old tunes. They have performed in every U.S. state as well as Europe, Japan, India, Mexico, and Canada as well as in joint concerts with notable acts such the Boston Pops. Prior to their band name change to the Jazz Ambassadors in 1969,…

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LHC celebrated vets with Jazz Ambassadors

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City community had the opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day early while listening to various musical genres of the Jazz Ambassadors. The 19-piece ensemble has received many praises from the U.S. and overseas. With their big band sound, the group performs contemporary, vocal solo performances, and patriotic favorites.  The band performed original, new and old tunes. They have performed in every U.S. state as well as Europe, Japan, India, Mexico, and Canada as well as in joint concerts with notable acts such the Boston Pops. Prior to their band name change to the Jazz Ambassadors in 1969,…

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TOPS names Kingman man 2022 King

KINGMAN – There is a new King in the town of Kingman! Salvador Gomez has been crowned the 2022 Arizona TOPS King. Taking Pounds Off Sensibly or TOPS for short, is a weight Loss support organization that aims to help individuals reach their health goals and shed unwanted pounds by teaching lifestyle changes that last for a lifetime. In 2022 TOPS supported members in losing a total of 6,691 pounds. Salvador Gomez earned his crown after losing more pounds than any other male TOPS member in the state of Arizona. Salvador’s weight loss journey started when he and his wife…

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48th Annual Cancer Care Arts and Crafts Fair sees vigorous attendance

KINGMAN – The Kingman Cancer Care Unit’s (KCCU) Annual Arts and Crafts Fair and raffle held Saturday and Sunday was well attended.  The fair and raffle is the major fundraiser annually for the group, which was formed in 1975 and is a 501(c)(3) organization.  Their goal is to provide assistance to Kingman area residents in their fight against cancer. This past year KCCU provided $93,313.00 in assistance to patients in need, up from last year’s $75,578.00   Assistance includes medicine, rent, utilities, travel and lodging, medical equipment and miscellaneous expenses.  All the money that is raised remains in Mohave County except…

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Sex with teen brings plea deal

BULLHEAD CITY – The court has broad discretion when it sentences a male adult who engaged in sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl in Ft. Mohave. Silvestre Gonzalez, 29, pleaded guilty Nov. 3 to a charge reduced to attempted sexual conduct with a minor. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Phillip Delgado said that Gonzalez had sex with the teen in his car that he parked in front of the victim’s house in March. Terms of the deal allow for probation all the way up to 15 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled Dec. 4 before Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen.

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