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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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COVID-19 update: 34 new cases, one death

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 34 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. One of those 34 cases is a death not previously reported  It was an 80-89 year age range person in the Kingman area. There was one other death, a 70-79 individual from a previously reported case in the Bullhead City area. Of the 33 remaining new confirmed cases, 13 are in the Lake Havasu City service area. Ten cases are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 8 new confirmed cases in the Kingman service area. There…

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EPCOR seeks rate increase

BULLHEAD CITY – The water company that Bullhead City is trying to take over by eminent domain has filed another rate increase. It was a history of frequent rate hikes that motivated Bullhead City to file condemnation litigation targeting local EPCOR water company assets. City Manager Toby Cotter told council members last week that EPCOR’s request before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) would raise some local rates by 16% and others by as much as 27%. He said the company aims to generate nearly an additional $2 million from its Bullhead City area service territory. Cotter said Bullhead City will…

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Burgess bounced from ballot after ruling that majority of petition signatures are invalid

BULLHEAD CITY – Colorado River Union School District (CRUHSD) Governing Board President Kerry Burgess has been disqualified as a candidate for re-election in the November 3 general election. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen ruled Thursday that plaintiff Royanne Ortiz prevailed in the lawsuit she filed challenging nominating petitions that Burgess submitted early this month to qualify his campaign. Central to her case was Ortiz’ contention that 25 of the 27 petitions turned in by Burgess failed to have been signed by circulators as is required under Arizona law. Ortiz argued that disqualification of the 25 petitions would leave…

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LHC Council meeting open to the public

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Members of the public have the option to attend in person or watch or listen to the July 28, City Council meeting virtually. Lake Havasu City is taking the necessary steps to protect residents, City staff and City Councilmembers to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Pursuant to Proclamation 2020-03 Lake Havasu City requires those in attendance to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in an effort to slow the spread. For those who choose to watch or listen to the meeting virtually, you still have the ability to submit public comment via…

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COVID-19 update: 70 new cases, five deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 70 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are also five deaths from previously reported cases. Three are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One was in the 50-59 year age range; one was 60-69; one was 80-89. The other two deaths are both in the Kingman service area.  One was 40-49 and the other was 80-89. Of the 70 new cases, 45 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 6…

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COVID-19 update: 70 new cases, five deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Monday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 70 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are also five deaths from previously reported cases. Three are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One was in the 50-59 year age range; one was 60-69; one was 80-89. The other two deaths are both in the Kingman service area.  One was 40-49 and the other was 80-89. Of the 70 new cases, 45 are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 6…

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