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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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Bullhead City continues infrastructure work

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of Aug 24: ·          City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·          City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·          City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·          City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·          City crews will be performing weed abatement city wide, this will consist of mechanical control…

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Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Program applications open

The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch this grant program and help small businesses specifically mandated to pause operations due to the pandemic. Businesses include gyms, fitness centers and studios, bars, water parks and others named in Executive Order: 2020-43. For more information email: info@localfirstaz.com. What the grant covers: Up two months of rent and mortgage payments due by small businesses. The maximum award will be $25,000. Grants will be prioritized for businesses with fewer than 50 current employees that are most in need of the funding to meet their rent or mortgage obligations, and…

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BOS discusses mass COVID-19 testing events

MOHAVE COUNTY – “Confusing” was a word often repeated Thursday as Mohave County Supervisors spent another hour continuing their multiple meeting debate over coronavirus data, and how and when it should be reported. The dizzying discussion resulted in votes to issue the daily fact sheet and press release at the same time each evening, and that 5:00 p.m. would be the cutoff point for 24-hour reporting periods, rather than noon.  Chairman Jean Bishop questioned why the board essentially approved one motion it already passed earlier this month. An answer came from supervisor Buster Johnson.  “I believe that staff went ahead…

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Investigation underway following fatal officer-involved shooting

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Bullhead City police department is conducting an independent investigation of a fatal officer-involved-shooting in Lake Havasu City. The practice is customary, as is the paid administrative leave of the two officers involved while the deadly gunfire exchange is under review. The drama began unfolding about noon Wednesday when a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to serve an order of protection on 39-year-old Ronald Chipman at his home in the 3300 block of Pocahontas Drive. “Chipman reportedly pointed a weapon at the deputy and additional law enforcement were called for assistance,” said Bullhead City police spokeswoman Emily…

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River Rock Pizza & Pasta Brings Fresh Italian Cuisine, River Views and Rockin’ Vibe to Aquarius Casino Resort

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort has introduced a rockin’ new Italian restaurant to Laughlin with the opening of River Rock Pizza & Pasta, conveniently located off the main casino floor with striking views of the Colorado River. River Rock Pizza & Pasta brings a fun, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. An expansive selection of pastas, salads and sandwiches include shrimp and capellini, scampi-style shrimp and angel hair pasta paired with house-made pomodoro sauce and basil; red wine braised short ribs served with cavatelli pasta, roasted wild mushrooms and fresh herbs; and…

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International Day of Peace observation cancelled

Dear Editor, Kingman’s traditional September 21 observance of the International Day of Peace is canceled this year due to COVID-19 and related safety concerns. Although there will not be meeting formally at the dog park as we had last year. However, at noon each person is encouraged to quietly to send positive and peaceful energy to our world reflect on world peace for at least a minute This silent gesture is being done worldwide at noon and thus peace will envelop the entire globe on the 21. Kingman’s theme this year was to be “Create Peace” thus your silent gesture…

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