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Rancho Santa Fe partners enter litigation

KINGMAN – Two Las Vegas businessmen who banded together to partner with the City of Kingman in the proposed development of the Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe Interchange are engaged in a bitter and messy legal dispute over property. At the heart of the battle are William Lenhart and William Plise, 50/50 partners when KDP Manager LLC was originally formed and organized in Nevada in Aug., 2019. “KDP Manager LLC (Buyer) is an entity established for the purpose of acquiring and developing approximately 1,300 acres in the City of Kingman under a Development Agreement (DA) with the City of Kingman,”…

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Paramedic lauded for life-saving efforts at LHC council meeting

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Paramedic William Bill Weber was awarded the American Ambulance Association Star of Life at the Oct. 24 Lake Havasu City Council meeting. Last November, Weber noticed an unusual light coming from the Desert Hills community, and acted quickly as bystanders advised that there were people still inside a burning structure there.   Weber evacuated four people, saving their lives. He is only one of three of the River Medical team to obtain this award. Lake Havasu City Mayor Sheehy also presented a proclamation to Weber for William Weber Day to be celebrated in Lake Havasu on October 24.  …

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Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recognizes SB&H  

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H) has been recognized by the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) for its Community Resilience Teams Community Outreach Days. The HAWP Award recognizes employers making efforts to positively affect the health and wellbeing of employees, their families and the community by implementing comprehensive worksite wellness strategies. To be considered for this award, prospective organizations must attend the Healthy Arizona Worksite Program training and develop a plan to improve employee health and safety. SB&H’s Community Resilience Teams Community Outreach Days earned the Platinum Level of Excellence. The Platinum Award recognizes businesses making an impact—both within and…

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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Receives Hope to Outcomes Organization Award

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services has been recognized by the Peer and Family Career Academy with the Hope to Outcomes Organization Award. The award was presented at the 2023 Embracing Hope: Rising Together Conference on Oct. 18. The Peer and Family Career Academy recognizes the outstanding work of lived-experience professionals, leadership and organizations. Their awards honor those making a difference in the integrated health field, with a particular focus on Peer and Family Supports. The awards celebrate achievements in workforce development, personal growth, professional development and recovery. The Hope to Outcomes Award recognizes a provider who employs lived experience professionals as Peer Support…

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County Corner

Hello, I am honored and excited to introduce myself as your new County Recorder, and I want to extend my heartfelt greetings to the remarkable residents of Mohave County. Being a third generation Kingman native, I have deep roots in this community, a profound love for its unique beauty, and an unwavering commitment to its well-being. I come into this role as a certified Arizona Election Officer and a Certified Election/Registration Administrator, and I bring with me a wealth of experience and expertise in managing the intricate processes of the Recorder’s Office. My journey in public service began in 2018…

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Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant 

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department was awarded grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for the purchase of two CMI Inc. Intoxilyzer 9000 breath alcohol testing instruments.  “These state-of-the-art instruments are approved for use by the Arizona Department of Public Safety and will be replacing two CMI Inc. Intoxilyzer 8000 instruments we are currently using,” said Traffic Supervisor Sergeant Eddie Espinoza. “On behalf of the Bullhead City Police Department, I want to thank GOHS for their support. These new instruments will allow us to have reliable breath alcohol testing far into the future and will…

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