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13-year-old arrested for vandalism in Kingman

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On Thursday, December 19, Kingman Police Department officers arrested a 13-year-old middle school student in connection to more than 50 incidents of criminal damage by graffiti. KPD had been taking reports over the past several days in referenced to multiple accounts of graffiti. According to a KPD press release, the total amount of damage is estimated to be in excess of $31,000. Officers developed suspect information on Wednesday. Two other students are also involved to lesser degrees and will be facing similar charges. Anyone with information or questions can call KPD at (928) 753-2191.

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Grandfather, grandchildren escape home fire

Matthew Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) responded to a home fire in the 3700 block of Chemehuevi Blvd., on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20. According to a LHCFD press release, the occupant had discovered a large fire on the back porch that was quickly extending into the home. The first arriving fire company reported fire through the roof and made the decision to fight the fire defensively outside of the residence. The roof structure had already collapsed as the fire ran throughout the living area and the attic. Five Engine Companies, one Truck Company, a…

City Offices Christmas Closures

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – City offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday, Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in Kingman. In addition, there will be no commercial trash service on Wednesday, December 25. Wednesday commercial customers should put their cans out one day late; residential customers will not be affected. KART will not be running on either Tuesday, December 24 or Wednesday, December 25. LAKE HAVASU CITY – City offices are closed on Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year’s Day holiday in Lake Havasu City. Aquatic Center, Winterbreak, Afterschool…

City Offices Christmas Closures

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – City offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holiday, Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in Kingman. In addition, there will be no commercial trash service on Wednesday, December 25. Wednesday commercial customers should put their cans out one day late; residential customers will not be affected. KART will not be running on either Tuesday, December 24 or Wednesday, December 25. LAKE HAVASU CITY – City offices are closed on Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday and Wednesday, January 1 for the New Year’s Day holiday in Lake Havasu City. Aquatic Center, Winterbreak, Afterschool…

Mohave County rolls back sales tax for 2020

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Mohave County residents will embrace a reduction in the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) at the stroke of midnight on December 31. A 20-year quarter-cent sales tax increment implemented by the Board of Supervisors in 1999 will sunset before dawn of the New Year. Financial Services Director Coral Loyd said the quarter-cent tax generated almost $122 million by October of this year and that the 20-year total through December is projected at $123 million. The revenue has always been earmarked for capital improvement projects. While remaining revenue from the sunsetting tax is dedicated to the current Mohave County Courthouse, previous funds…

One dead, one injured in domestic violence incident

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

FT. MOHAVE – A domestic violence incident has resulted in a deceased man, and a woman with multiple gunshot wounds this afternoon, Sunday, Dec. 22. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) responded to a domestic violence call in the 2600 block of Phillip Circle at about 12:28 p.m. According to an MCSO press release, when deputies arrived on scene they found a deceased man at the resident with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies located a female victim in a nearby vehicle with multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. She was admitted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas. There were other occupants in…

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13-year-old arrested for vandalism in Kingman

Grandfather, grandchildren escape home fire

City Offices Christmas Closures

City Offices Christmas Closures

Mohave County rolls back sales tax for 2020

One dead, one injured in domestic violence incident

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