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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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UniSource extends hold on service disconnections, late fees through end of 2020

MOHAVE COUNTY – UniSource Energy Services is extending its suspension of service disconnections and late fees for nonpayment through the end of the year to provide additional flexibility for customers facing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. UniSource began its voluntary suspension in March in response to the public health crisis. Since then, the company has provided payment extensions, enrollment in short-term assistance and bill discount programs for qualifying limited-income customers. UniSource and sister company Tucson Electric Power also donated a combined $1 million to bill payment assistance and other coronavirus relief efforts in communities across Arizona. UniSource’s voluntary suspension…

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Bullhead City’s 2020 Census weekend

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to host Census 2020 Weekend Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at Smith’s Drug & Food, Southern Maid Donuts, Donuts to Go and Best Buy Market. If you have not completed your 2020 Census swing by one of the Census 2020 Weekend booths and let the friendly and helpful Census staff assist you and receive complimentary goodies. If you like coffee and donuts swing by Southern Maid Donuts or Donuts to Go from 6am to 9am Friday or Saturday and get a free cup of…

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Kingman man charged in burglary

Entered home with woman and child at home KINGMAN -On Monday morning, September 14, Kingman Police (KPD) arrested Moises Aguilar, 24, of Kingman, on felony charges of Burglary 1st Degree, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. According to a KPD press release, officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had climbed through a window of an apartment in the 3100 block of Harrison St. Officers arrived and discovered Aguilar in the apartment, lying on a bed. Aguilar was taken into custody without incident. The resident of the apartment and her 14-year-old daughter…

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Lombardi trial acquitted

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man accused of sexual relations with his young daughter was acquitted at trial Thursday. Public Defender Robin Puchek said the Mohave County Superior Court jury deliberated about 30 minutes before finding 37-year-old Shawn Lombardi not guilty of child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor. Puchek said the primary defense contention was that the alleged victim and her mother fabricated the allegations. Dave Hawkins

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I-40 bust nets 89 pounds of meth

Four adults from Georgia were arrested when authorities reportedly confiscated almost 90 pounds of methamphetamine during a Kingman traffic stop Thursday. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office (MCSO) reports the seizure was the result of an interdiction law enforcement operation involving the MAGNET drug task force and others. MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the vehicle was stopped on Interstate 40 at about 5:30 p.m. She said a search was conducted when an Arizona DPS canine that was brought to the scene alerted on the illegal cargo. “Numerous bundles totaling 89 pounds of methamphetamine was located,” Mortensen said. “The amount of illegal…

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BOS: Water management, COVID-19 numbers continue to drop

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Supervisors passed a resolution Thursday urging the U.S. Department of Interior to reject a recommendation to approve transfer of 4th priority Colorado River water from western Arizona for use in the exploding Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek. A similar resolution was approved Tuesday by the Mohave County Water Authority. Bullhead City council member Mark Clark this week said he was bewildered that Arizona Department of Water Resources Director (ADWR) Tom Buschatzke is recommending approval when Western Arizona counties, cities, and so many citizens expressed overwhelming opposition during a series of public input hearings held last…

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