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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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Governor Ducey announces statewide campaign to promote mask use developed in partnership with Arizona advertising agencies

Governor Doug Ducey yesterday announced a statewide campaign developed in partnership with Arizona advertising and public relations firms to promote the use of masks and other important precautions to contain the spread of COVID-19. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will feature creative concepts in English and Spanish developed by Arizona’s leaders in advertising supported by $3 million from the Governor’s Office for distribution across media platforms statewide. “Arizonans can help contain the spread of COVID-19 by taking the precautions we know work, like wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing,” said Governor Ducey. “Our purpose is to get this message out to…

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Airport to host remote informational workshop

KINGMAN – The Kingman Municipal Airport will be hosting an informational workshop regarding the ongoing Airport Master Plan, on Wednesday, July 29. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a video presentation will replace the third open house originally scheduled as part of public outreach efforts. The video can be found on the project website, www.kingman.airportstudy.com, and will be posted to the website no later than July 29. For information please contact Coffman Associates at 602-993-6999 or Kingman Municipal Airport at 928-757-2134.

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COVID-19 update: 74 new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Thursday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 74 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and that includes one death not previously reported. The one death is that of a 90+ year age range person and it’s a case in the Bullhead City service area that was not previously reported. Of the 73 other cases, 26 cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 25 cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 16 cases in the Kingman service area.  There are 6 cases in the North County service…

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Kingman Council approves P&Z matters

KINGMAN – Planning and Zoning recommendations were approved during the July 21 Kingman City Council meeting. Parcels roughly one and two-acres in size on the south corner of N Bank Street and Gordon Drive are rezoned from rural residential to commercial. Owner applicants Gregory and Michael Seitz have indicated apartment complexes could be developed on the parcels. They are not bound by that initial plan, however, and are free to pursue other projects on the property. The Council also approved a text amendment that changes days and operating hour allowances for any medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. They…

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Kingman Council approves P&Z matters

KINGMAN – Planning and Zoning recommendations were approved during the July 21 Kingman City Council meeting. Parcels roughly one and two-acres in size on the south corner of N Bank Street and Gordon Drive are rezoned from rural residential to commercial. Owner applicants Gregory and Michael Seitz have indicated apartment complexes could be developed on the parcels. They are not bound by that initial plan, however, and are free to pursue other projects on the property. The Council also approved a text amendment that changes days and operating hour allowances for any medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. They…

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Governor Ducey issues executive order to further protect public health

Governor Doug Ducey yestserday extended an executive order pausing operations on gyms, bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing. The order also continues to prohibit large public events and enables local law enforcement to take immediate enforcement action to ensure compliance with the order. This extension will be reviewed for repeal or revision every two weeks. “Over recent weeks, Arizona has made significant progress to contain the spread of COVID-19, but we cannot let up,” said Governor Ducey. “COVID-19 remains widespread in our communities, putting lives and public health at risk. We have to continue to press on and keep…

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