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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

National Day of Prayer observed

KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

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KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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Change of plea made in forgery case

KINGMAN – A Fort Mohave woman charged with converting a check from a Bullhead City church where she previously served as treasurer hesitated during a Tuesday change of plea hearing at the Mohave County Courthouse in Kingman. Melissa Sistar, 42, expressed concern that the conviction could negatively impact her employment pursuits or involvements. Judge Doug Camacho called for a recess and left the bench so that Sistar could confer with defense attorney Benjamin Coltrin. The pair conversed through an open microphone, essentially broadcasting their communication throughout the courtroom. Sistar told the public defender that being charged was the result of…

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Grand Canyon National Park launches free mobile park app

GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park joins multiple national parks across the country by offering an official park app. This free app is available for download for iPhone and Android mobile phones. Cellular service and Wi-Fi locations are limited within the park, so visitors are encouraged to download the app and all of its offline content before arriving for the best user experience.  The NPS Grand Canyon app will provide users with park information similar to the park website as well as on the ground trip planning features. Users can tailor their visit to Grand Canyon by taking advantage…

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Roadwork scheduled in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of September 9: ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·            City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·            The North Bullhead Construction Project is ongoing through October.  Installation of curb, gutter, grading and…

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Ribbon cutting for the Rotary Park entrance slated

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City will be holding a ribbon cutting celebration for the Rotary Park Entrance Beautification Project on Thursday, September 12. The main view corridor at the intersection of Lakeside and Riverview of Rotary Park has been greatly enhanced with landscaping, signage and lighting thanks to many community donations under the leadership of the Bullhead City Rotary Club, Los Matadores of Bullhead City and BHHS Legacy Foundation. A short dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting will take place promptly at 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 12 at the entrance of Rotary Park on Lakeside and Riverview…

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Bullhead City welcomes Census workers

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City welcomes 2020 Census workers to the community. Census workers are visiting area neighborhoods to canvass addresses in the community, and will continue through October. Mayor Tom Brady appreciates the public’s support in participating in the Census 2020 efforts to ensure a complete count. “Everyone who lives or will be in Bullhead City on April 1, 2020 needs to be counted,” Brady said. “For everyone not counted in Bullhead City millions of dollars will be diverted to other communities who have an accurate count. Money generated through the Census count will help us…

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Vice Mayor pleads ‘not guilty’ in theft case

KINGMAN – Bullhead City Vice Mayor Annette Wegmann pleaded not guilty to a felony theft charge during her arraignment in Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman Thursday. Wegmann was indicted in a “he said-she said” dispute regarding what happened to the contents of a condo during her previous employment with a property management firm. Wegmann issued a statement Tuesday professing her innocence, and expressing eagerness to clear her name as the case unfolds. Wegmann is represented by defense attorney Ken Sondgeroth and is being prosecuted by Deputy Mohave County Attorney Jaimye Ashley. Judge Derek Carlisle began the hearing by explaining…

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