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CIBOLA, Ariz. – The Hart Mine Road Bridge, located

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Depuy Auction will be hosting

Black Mountain: First elementary students to form human

GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – Black Mountain School mastered

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Dear Editor, Most likely you are. Becoming familiar

Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams

Kyle Wesely Jamar Williams, age 40, passed away

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Pedestrian lying on roadway killed by passing vehicle

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – A pedestrian was fatally

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BHC Police Chief retirement will be a drive-thru celebration

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City is honoring Chief of Police Brian Williamson for his dedicated service by holding a farewell retirement drive-thru celebration. The public is invited to join the farewell retirement drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, August 26at 10 a.m. Vehicles may begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on Hoppa’s Drive/Gary Keith Park (between Mohave High School and Public Works). The police department’s traffic personnel will lead the vehicle procession through the drive-thru route, which will head south on Alona’s Way to the parking lot of the Bullhead City Justice Complex, 1255 Marina Blvd. The Chief will…

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COVID-19 update: 11 new cases, three deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths from previously reported cases. Two of the deaths are in the Kingman service area. One is in the 60-69 year age range and the other is 70-79. The third death is a 60-69 person in the Lake Havasu City service area. Seven of the 11 new confirmed cases are in the Bullhead City service area. Two of those are hospitalized and remain under investigation. One is 70-79 and the other is 80-89. Of the 5 remaining Bullhead…

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COVID-19 update: 11 new cases, three deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths from previously reported cases. Two of the deaths are in the Kingman service area. One is in the 60-69 year age range and the other is 70-79. The third death is a 60-69 person in the Lake Havasu City service area. Seven of the 11 new confirmed cases are in the Bullhead City service area. Two of those are hospitalized and remain under investigation. One is 70-79 and the other is 80-89. Of the 5 remaining Bullhead…

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UniSource asks customers for voluntary energy conservation

KINGMAN. – UniSource Energy Services joined other Arizona utilities in calling for voluntary energy conservation from  today to ease a regional energy shortage amid extremely high temperatures throughout the southwestern United States. Although UniSource expects to have enough energy on hand to serve customers, the company is joining Arizona Public Service, Tucson Electric Power and TRICO in calling for conservation between 3-8 p.m.  to limit the strain on the regional grid. A similar call may be issued tomorrow and through the rest of the week if similar pressures persist. Customers can reduce energy use by following these measures: Turn up…

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UniSource asks customers for voluntary energy conservation

KINGMAN. – UniSource Energy Services joined other Arizona utilities in calling for voluntary energy conservation from  today to ease a regional energy shortage amid extremely high temperatures throughout the southwestern United States. Although UniSource expects to have enough energy on hand to serve customers, the company is joining Arizona Public Service, Tucson Electric Power and TRICO in calling for conservation between 3-8 p.m.  to limit the strain on the regional grid. A similar call may be issued tomorrow and through the rest of the week if similar pressures persist. Customers can reduce energy use by following these measures: Turn up…

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Energy shortage possible, conservation requested

BULLHEAD CITY – Heat is straining the energy market and bringing supply problems to the entire western states energy market, including Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) and its members. As a result, MEC is asking members to do everything possible to conserve energy for several days until the crisis subsides, particularly during the prime-use hours of 3-8 p.m. “There are some simple things members can do to conserve, such as grilling outside instead of using the stove and oven,” said Tyler Carlson, CEO of MEC. “If there is a need to do laundry, dry the clothes outside instead of the dryer….

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