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Kingman structure fire was fatal

KINGMAN – A downtown Kingman fire fatality is under investigation. Details are sketchy, but Deputy Kingman Police Chief Joel Freed said a person was fatally injured when fire burned a handmade structure where Eighth Street ends in a desert area at the base of a rocky hillside. Police and other officials were observed at the fire scene Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13. The name of the victim is withheld and Freed said more information will likely be provided Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Kingman structure fire was fatal

KINGMAN – A downtown Kingman fire fatality is under investigation. Details are sketchy, but Deputy Kingman Police Chief Joel Freed said a person was fatally injured when fire burned a handmade structure where Eighth Street ends in a desert area at the base of a rocky hillside. Police and other officials were observed at the fire scene Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13. The name of the victim is withheld and Freed said more information will likely be provided Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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Apply now for 2024 pronghorn, elk hunts

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2024 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk.    To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.  For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 8 of the “2024 Pronghorn and Elk Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed versions soon will be available at all license dealers statewide (call in advance for availability).          In the meantime:

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Apply now for 2024 pronghorn, elk hunts

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2024 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk.    To apply, visit https://draw.azgfd.com/. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.  For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 8 of the “2024 Pronghorn and Elk Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed versions soon will be available at all license dealers statewide (call in advance for availability).          In the meantime:

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Because You Asked.

I was recently asked what advice would I give to future generations? Here is my response. First, be grateful. Although I scarcely know much of my own family history on either side, I do know that, at least some, survived long enough for me to be here today. I cannot imagine for a moment the hardships and heartbreaks they must have experienced along the way. I have no idea how they were gifted or flawed. Certainly, they worked hard, but they also would have had passions, too. Were some skilled craftsmen, intellects, even poets? Were there artists, musicians, leaders, among…

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Angius wants ‘Call to the Public’ reform

MOHAVE COUNTY – Call to the Public portions of Mohave County Board of Supervisors meetings sometimes morph into extended town halls, or episodes of Jerry Springer shows in the estimation of many. New Chairman Hildy Angius is proposing a reform she believes will keep citizen free speech rights intact, but allow the government to conduct its business in more orderly fashion. She is asking colleagues for support in moving the Call to Public to the end of their board meetings. Angius noted there was no Call to the Public more than a decade ago and that she and Steve Moss…

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