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Tri-City Council meets Jan. 8

KINGMAN – The Tri-City Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in Kingman at the Kingman Police Department Training Room, 2730 E. Andy Devine. There will be a presentation from Suddenlink and from the Center for the Future of Arizona as well as updates on the 2020 Census activities and a report from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The meeting is open to the public.

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Henderson charged with 23 counts of sex exploitation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Larry G. Henderson, 27, of Lake Havasu City was arrested and charged Thursday, Dec. 19 with 23 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Henderson’s home in the 3000 block of Whirlwind Lane was raided following a several months long investigation with Lake Havasu City (LHC) Police and the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding pornographic images of children having been flagged to the residence. During the search, media was confiscated including cell phones, laptop computers and tablets were located and seized as part of this investigation. During his initial appearance, Henderson was held…

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51% of Life

By Jack Mint EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a series of short stories written by local thespian Jack Mint. Mint submitted these stories for a 250-word writing contest. The writing contest is called NYC Midnight and hosts short-story and screenplay contests nationally where writers are tasked with writing and submitting a story in 24 hours. Others writers interested in participating in the contest can go to nycmidnight.com. He points at the 200-foot-long wing and says there’s 100 nozzles for spraying paint. The reporter’s face crinkles at this. Fumes worm into the roof of her mouth. Tongue pressed…

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Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council at their Dec. 17 meeting addressed filling vacancies for the Clean City, Planning & Zoning, PARG, and Transit Advisory Commissions. Mike Blair was appointed to a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission currently has a second seat that remains vacant. Clean City Commissioners C. Russell, Kathy Bowman and Na’qui “Nikki” c’Way’ya, were each reappointed for new terms. Regina Garcia submitted her resignation from the commission; Teresa Woods was appointed in Garcia’s place. Two Planning and Zoning Commissioners Laurie DeVries and Vickie Kiress are at the end of their terms with neither seeking…

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Monthly dinner is Jan. 9

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) monthly dinner will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m until the food is gone. This month’s menu is roast pork, cabbage, potatoes, pearl onions, applesauce, and dinner roll. Dessert will be provided by Harmony Hospice. Your donation of $6.50 assists the center with programs. KHAC asks that you sign up in advance for the dinner if possible by calling 928-757-2778. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave.

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Deputies pinned

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their two newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy on Friday, Dec. 13. Laurel Holdway and Joshua Bare completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented these newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on their uniform. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Jason Elsbury, Deputy Joshua Bare, Undersheriff Ed…

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