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The fallacy in cherry picking

Dear Editor, During the recent Trump administration’s U.S.

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Safe evacuation in Lake Havasu City garage fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:30 p.m.

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Rhythm & Brews festival returns for third year

KINGMAN — The Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Griffith Terhaar

March 12, 1948 – May 29, 2026 Nancy,

Volunteers help expand innovative Colorado River Fish Habitat

BULLHEAD CITY — Twenty volunteers from Bullhead City

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Scam artists apprehended in Starbucks parking lot

KINGMAN – An alleged scam artist was arrested

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Conserve power between 3 and 7 p.m.

UniSource Energy Services customers can support service reliability, use cleaner energy resources and possibly even save money this summer by conserving power between 3-7 p.m., the hours of greatest demand on our local energy grid. “We’re asking customers to help us beat the peak,” said Sam Rugel, UniSource’s Director of System Control & Reliability. “Energy resources are going to be tight this summer on the Western grid, so we’ll all be better off if we can reduce usage during hours when our system is under the greatest strain.” Supporting Reliable Service Because the electric grid operates in real time, UniSource…

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BHC Deputy Chief DeSantis Retires

BULLHEAD CITY – After 35 years with the Bullhead City Police Department, Deputy Chief Dennis DeSantis is retiring.   Deputy Chief DeSantis began his career with the Bullhead City Police Department on March 24, 1986. He served as a traffic motor officer, bomb technician, a detective in criminal investigations and vice/narcotics and has worked his way up through the ranks, most recently serving as Interim Police Chief. “On behalf of the Bullhead City Police Department, I’d like to thank Deputy Chief DeSantis for his service,” said Bullhead City Police Chief Robert Trebes. “He is the longest serving employee in the City…

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Local car club chapter raises $5,800 for first responders

KINGMAN  –The Pharoahs Car Club Arizona recently held a car show fundraiser to benefit local first responders. The idea came up at a casual member breakfast and quickly gained support in the organization. “A couple of us are retired cops,” said Paul, a Pharoahs member. It seemed natural to give back to first responders. With raffles, awards, food, and other activities the all-day event brought 136 cars and included Pharoahs members from out-of-state. Ultimately, the Pharoahs presented a check for $5,800 to Kingman Regional Medical Center. “It’s wonderful to see how the Pharoahs stepped up to show this support for…

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Local car club chapter raises $5,800 for first responders

KINGMAN  –The Pharoahs Car Club Arizona recently held a car show fundraiser to benefit local first responders. The idea came up at a casual member breakfast and quickly gained support in the organization. “A couple of us are retired cops,” said Paul, a Pharoahs member. It seemed natural to give back to first responders. With raffles, awards, food, and other activities the all-day event brought 136 cars and included Pharoahs members from out-of-state. Ultimately, the Pharoahs presented a check for $5,800 to Kingman Regional Medical Center. “It’s wonderful to see how the Pharoahs stepped up to show this support for…

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Kingman Crossing plans to advance

KINGMAN – The Kingman Crossing Interstate 40 interchange project spearhead by Kingman Regional Medical Center was the subject of a report city manager Ron Foggin presented at the June 1 council meeting. Foggin said the hospital exercised its contractual right in its development agreement with city to place the project in a pandemic pause more than a year ago. Foggin said hospital officials understandably have had their hands full dealing with COVID-19 but that CEO Will MConnell is interested in advancing the interchange that will open development in the vicinity of KRMC’s Hualapai Mountain Campus. Foggin said McConnell is assessing…

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Kingman Crossing plans to advance

KINGMAN – The Kingman Crossing Interstate 40 interchange project spearhead by Kingman Regional Medical Center was the subject of a report city manager Ron Foggin presented at the June 1 council meeting. Foggin said the hospital exercised its contractual right in its development agreement with city to place the project in a pandemic pause more than a year ago. Foggin said hospital officials understandably have had their hands full dealing with COVID-19 but that CEO Will MConnell is interested in advancing the interchange that will open development in the vicinity of KRMC’s Hualapai Mountain Campus. Foggin said McConnell is assessing…

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