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Poetry submitted by Whitney Etheridge

I got my son taken from me and

Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer

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Schneider found guilty of sexual assault; faces 5+

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Golden Valley man awaits

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Woman pleads guilty to leaving children home alone

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – A Lake Havasu

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Judge criticizes plea deal for organized crime rail

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A local judge has again

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Two kilos of cocaine seized after three-mile chase

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Almost 4.5 pounds

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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 a total of 11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and also, three deaths as of Tuesday. All three deaths are in the Lake Havasu City service area. They are also previously reported confirmed cases. Two are in the 70-79 age range and one is 80-89. Of the 11new confirmed cases, there are 6 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 3 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 2 new cases in the Kingman service area. The North County…

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Water releases scheduled at Davis Dam

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — The Bureau of Reclamation will reduce releases from Davis Dam on Thursday, August 27, and Thursday, September 10, as part of an experimental pilot program to decrease the local caddisfly population, a nuisance to local recreation, businesses and visitors to the area. Hourly releases at Davis Dam, north of Laughlin, Nevada, will be reduced to approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second beginning at 6:00 a.m. MST and continue throughout the remainder of the day. During this time, the water levels below Davis Dam will drop, drying out the banks of the river channel in hopes of…

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Be certified as an EMT or medical assistant in one year at MCC

MOHAVE COUNTY – People interested in the medical field can be a part of Emergency Medical Services or become a Medical Assistant, working in clinics or physicians: offices. Mohave Community College offers for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. These programs are a great start for those who would like to work for EMS agencies, fire departments or hospitals. Kristina Long, Director of EMS has 30 years of experience under her belt and says its rewarding work and can obtain certifications in one year at MCC. “It takes a special person to do the pre-hospital side…

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Be certified as an EMT or medical assistant in one year at MCC

MOHAVE COUNTY – People interested in the medical field can be a part of Emergency Medical Services or become a Medical Assistant, working in clinics or physicians: offices. Mohave Community College offers for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic. These programs are a great start for those who would like to work for EMS agencies, fire departments or hospitals. Kristina Long, Director of EMS has 30 years of experience under her belt and says its rewarding work and can obtain certifications in one year at MCC. “It takes a special person to do the pre-hospital side…

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Bullhead City Police Chief gets send off

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is bidding farewell to retiring Police Chief Brian Williamson. He’ll be stepping down September 1, after serving as Chief for six years. Each of its elected officials offered accolades during last week’s Bullhead City Council meeting. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, the community. You are a true leader, a true mentor,” said Council member Annette Wegmann. “We cannot thank you enough. You deserve to retire and move on to your next adventure. So, God bless you, be safe and good luck.” “I’ve always admired the job that you’ve done for our police…

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Bullhead City Police Chief gets send off

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is bidding farewell to retiring Police Chief Brian Williamson. He’ll be stepping down September 1, after serving as Chief for six years. Each of its elected officials offered accolades during last week’s Bullhead City Council meeting. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, the community. You are a true leader, a true mentor,” said Council member Annette Wegmann. “We cannot thank you enough. You deserve to retire and move on to your next adventure. So, God bless you, be safe and good luck.” “I’ve always admired the job that you’ve done for our police…

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