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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

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9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

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LHCPD K-9 program update, fundraiser announcement

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Barbara Cross presents a check to Officer Brent Skancke for the Lake Havasu City Police Department’s K-9 program. Her efforts, along with the support of the community, raised thousands of dollars at the last fundraising event in December, solely for the purchase of the dog, training, and equipment for the program. “Rocky”, a two-year old Springer Spaniel Narcotics Detection K-9, and Officer Skancke, are currently going through training together and within a few weeks, Rocky will help in the fight against illegal drugs in Lake Havasu City.  Barbara Cross, a Lake Havasu City resident and strong…

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MRF to host BOS candidates

KINGMAN – The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) meeting onWednesday, February 12, at 5:15 p.m. with Board of Supervisor District 1 candidates, Becky Foster, Jim Hamersley, Gerarda Gabby Hamodey, Travis Lingenfelter, Sherri Merriwether and Timothy David Woods. Each will be speaking and answering questions. MRF meetings are held at Golden Corral, 3580 Stockton Hill Rd., at 5:30 p.m. There is an admission charge of $2 per person to assist with the meeting costs.  An early bird special price is available for those arriving and paying for their meals prior to 4 p.m. For reservations, which are…

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ADOR: Taxpayers be on the lookout for identity theft thieves during tax season

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) treats detecting and stopping fraud with paramount importance and reminds taxpayers that tax filing season is a time to be aware of identity thieves looking for ways to commit tax fraud. The department points to phishing schemes, card-skimming devices, unsecure Wi-Fi networks, data breaches, computer viruses, unsafe smartphone apps, and hacking email accounts as ways identities are stolen. Tips to help prevent being the victim of identity theft: ü  Do not carry identification with your Social Security Number (SSN) on it. ü  If someone wants your SSN, always ask why because it is not always required. ü  Keep personal and…

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Gates Avenue improvement update: Lane restrictions, closures in effect

KINGMAN – Construction for the Gates Avenue street improvement project will begin Friday, January 31, from 6:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. when Gates Ave. will be closed to local traffic only, between Western Ave. and Golf Drive. Detours will be in place for the travelling public. Questions regarding this closure can be directed to Desert Construction at 928-757-2213. Up-to-date street closures and restrictions can be found on the City of Kingman’s engineering website page of Geographic Information Systems (Interactive Maps): https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/departments/engineering/gis

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Oatman amusement park: Zoning commission give nod despite merchant protest

OATMAN – A number of merchants in the historic mining town of Oatman oppose a western flavored enterprise proposed by an Aztec, New Mexico businessman. Tim McCarthy wants to develop “The Old 66 Ranch” about one mile outside of Oatman. “I’m looking at putting in a small western town with horseback rides,” McCarthy said during the January 8 meeting of the Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission. “We’re putting in a zip line. We’ll have a petting zoo and various activities that come with that. We’re looking at putting in a little mining museum and a reptile exhibit.” McCarthy said…

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Flood zone mapping changing; open house set for Thursday

BULLHEAD CITY – A Thursday, Jan. 23 open house aims to help inform the owners of hundreds of property parcels that may be impacted by updated flood maps proposed for portions of South Mohave Valley and Fort Mojave Tribal lands. The open house that runs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. will take place at River Valley High School, located at 2250 Laguna Road. Mohave County Flood Control District Engineer Paul Baughman said 348 structures are being removed from the floodplain in the new maps that are proposed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Many property owners will benefit by…

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