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December gaming figures released

PHOENIX – Bettors in Arizona wagered over $693.3 million on sports in December of 2023, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents an approximate 21% increase when compared to December of 2022. The state collected nearly $4.8 million in privilege fees in the month.

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Interchange bids unveiled

 A Tempe firm has submitted the apparent low bid to construct the first of three Interstate 40 Traffic Interchanges (TI) in Kingman. Six companies were plan holders but only four of them formally bid for the West Kingman Beale Street TI.    The Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. bid of $106.5-million is about 9% below the $115-million state estimate. Other bids opened in Phoenix on Friday include: $123.4-million from FNF Construction, Inc. Tempe, $143.7-million from Granite Construction Company, Tucson and $168-million from Scottsdale-based Pulice Construction, Inc.    ADOT expects analysis of submissions will lead to bid award in the spring,…

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Elters, Brady, Campbell vie for board seat

MOHAVE COUNTY – Prominent Mohave County citizens residing in Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City are under consideration for possible appointment to serve the Arizona State Transportation Board. They include Mohave County Manager Sam Elters, Lake Havasu City Council member Nancy Campbell and former Bullhead City Mayor Tom Brady. The county trio hope to fill the board seat held by Gary Knight, the Chairman from Yuma whose term of office expired in late Jan. Knight continues to serve until a successor is selected by Governor Katie Hobbs, subject to confirmation by the Arizona state senate. Elters and Brady both said…

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Hellams wins the Hammer 

BULLHEAD CITY – The Russell J “Rusty” Hammer Memorial Scholarship Award from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) was awarded to the President & CEO of the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce, Bo Hellams! This scholarship is awarded annually to “a chamber chief executive who best exemplifies excellence and professionalism and is deemed to have the potential to be a future chamber industry leader” in their second year of WACE Academy, a 3-year training on all things Chambers of Commerce offered by WACE. Bo has been with the Bullhead Area Chamber since August of 2021 and has helped to…

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Hellams wins the Hammer 

BULLHEAD CITY – The Russell J “Rusty” Hammer Memorial Scholarship Award from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) was awarded to the President & CEO of the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce, Bo Hellams! This scholarship is awarded annually to “a chamber chief executive who best exemplifies excellence and professionalism and is deemed to have the potential to be a future chamber industry leader” in their second year of WACE Academy, a 3-year training on all things Chambers of Commerce offered by WACE. Bo has been with the Bullhead Area Chamber since August of 2021 and has helped to…

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Rezoning, fiscal audits at LHC council

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City council accepted and passed fiscal year audit results ending in June 30, 2023. The council also passed plans for Jack Hardie Park which will be undergoing renovations for current safety surface and playground adjustments and equipment in the amount of $131,734.   Lake Havasu water meters are running low and city council passed a motion for replenishments in the amount of $93,380. Board members also approved rezoning plans for the land at 700 London Bridge Road. The new urban development subdivisions will overlook Windsor Beach. To find out about future meetings visit, lhcaz.gov. Phaedra Veronique

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