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Overflow parking, new transit app discussed at LHC council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Overflow parking was a hot topic at the Nov. 14 Lake Havasu City Council meeting. Havasu Riviera Marina are working together with Lake Havasu for a temporary overflow along with special event parking at the BLM property east of the marina. The agreement will be in effect until December 2029.  The 2024 Water Main Replacement with Kimley-Horn and Associates phase two was addressed. This project is intended for the continuation of replacing water mains with anticipated completion by April 2024. Residents scheduling city transit through Uber will need to switch to Via Mobility, LLC. Visit MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL…

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Short-term rental, vacation rental workshop set

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to invite anyone who is interested in learning more about the Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental permit process to attend an educational workshop. The workshop will provide some details regarding the requirements contained within Ordinance No. 1952, which was adopted by the City Council on August 15 and went into effect on October 1. The workshop will also walk participants through the process of applying for a permit and provide time for general questions.  The workshop will be held in person from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on November 29  in the City of…

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Short-term rental, vacation rental workshop set

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman would like to invite anyone who is interested in learning more about the Short-Term Rental and Vacation Rental permit process to attend an educational workshop. The workshop will provide some details regarding the requirements contained within Ordinance No. 1952, which was adopted by the City Council on August 15 and went into effect on October 1. The workshop will also walk participants through the process of applying for a permit and provide time for general questions.  The workshop will be held in person from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on November 29  in the City of…

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Community meeting slated for new transitional housing facility

KINGMAN – Some citizens are expressing concern as Catholic Charities of Arizona plans to renovate a dilapidated motel property to operate as a transitional housing facility in Kingman. The organization secured a $4.5-million grant to purchase and rehabilitate the Route 66 Motel located at 2939 E. Andy Devine Avenue for its Housing for Hope Joshua Tree program for those experiencing extreme poverty and homelessness. “Housing insecurity has grown considerably in recent years, in particular in rural northern Arizona communities,” Housing for Hope Executive Director Steve Capobres, said in a news release. “In response to that crisis, we are placing an increased…

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Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

KINGMAN – A workplace fatality recently occurred at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park, but information is pretty scarce beyond that. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) confirms it is investigating the fatality on Fed-Ex property on Tuesday, Nov. 14. OSHA spokesman Trevor Laky said he can provide no information other than it is investigating the incident. Spokesman Anita Mortensen said one or more members of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the airport, but deferred all questions to OSHA. Acting Chief Don Dallman said Northern Arizona Fire District personnel responded to a call at 2:34 p.m., but…

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Fatality on Fed-Ex property a mystery

KINGMAN – A workplace fatality recently occurred at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park, but information is pretty scarce beyond that. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) confirms it is investigating the fatality on Fed-Ex property on Tuesday, Nov. 14. OSHA spokesman Trevor Laky said he can provide no information other than it is investigating the incident. Spokesman Anita Mortensen said one or more members of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the airport, but deferred all questions to OSHA. Acting Chief Don Dallman said Northern Arizona Fire District personnel responded to a call at 2:34 p.m., but…

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