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Dear Editor, Surprises can be deadly. A devastating

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Mohave College launches two new certificates offering pathways

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College is expanding opportunities for

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The 56th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade set

KINGMAN, Ariz. – It’s that time of year

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Transient pleads guilty to child pornography

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Guilty pleas have been entered

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LHCFD receives approval to provide ambulance service 

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City has announced it received approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide ambulance transport services, effective immediately. In a groundbreaking partnership, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department will collaborate with River Medical as the City’s exclusive ambulance provider, ensuring residents and visitors have access to high-quality emergency medical services.

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BLM approves lithium exploration project near Wikieup, Arizona

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management has announced its approval of the Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project near Wikieup. The BLM’s decision, which incorporates significant input from the public and Tribal Nations, allows Big Sandy, Inc.—a subsidiary of Arizona Lithium Ltd.—to drill and test up to 131 exploration holes across approximately 21 acres of BLM-managed public land to determine whether a full-scale lithium mining operation could be viable.

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Canyon Palms plat approved

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council has approved the final plat for the Canyon Palms subdivision. Canyon State Enterprises plans to build on 87 residential lots within a 19-acre parcel.
The subject property lies between Rutherford and Swing Streets to the west and east and north of Interstate 40, and 600 feet south of Airway Avenue and the Coca Cola facility. Interim Development Services Director Mike Rodriguez said the developer intends to build duplex and possibly triplex units on the property already zoned R-4 for high density, multi-family housing.

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