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New “Service Request” launch on city website

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City launched a new online service request tool, July 8. This tool can be used on desktop computers, tablets and smart phones, and offers an easy-to-navigate design to submit service requests here: https://www.cityofkingman.gov/government/service-request This form is not for reporting crimes, incidents, or medical emergencies currently in progress. If you witness a crime or medical emergency in progress please call 911. The system includes a ticket system with unique online user accounts. Once submitted, requests are assigned to the specific departments listed, who will be handling the request. The City of Kingman is currently launching Phase 1 of…

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Couple acknowledged for volunteer work

Ron and Karin Stephen are a dedicated couple who recently were acknowledged for volunteering as Court Appointment Special Advocates (CASA’s) in Mohave County for 18 years! They are a team who has given endless hours and time in helping children who have experienced abuse or neglect.  Congratulations Ron and Karin for being CASA Volunteers and making a life changing difference for foster children. 

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Citizens asked for comments regarding Court Commissioner position

Citizens have a one week window to provide comment regarding the two attorneys who are selected finalists for the new full time Mohave County Court Commissioner position. Superior Court administrator Kip Anderson announced Monday that the job contenders are local attorneys Megan McCoy and Ryan Esplin. Esplin heads up the Civil Division of the county attorney’s office while McCoy has prosecuted criminal cases for the office for nearly 13 years. The Mohave County Committee on Special Judicial Officer Appointments has recommended that Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler hire McCoy or Esplin. Judge Gurtler will be taking written comments regarding his appointment…

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One dead after car rolls

A Dolan Springs resident was fatally injured in a single vehicle rollover about 25 miles north of Kingman Sunday. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen says Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 7:30 p.m. to the accident at mm 1 on Pierce Ferry Road. “The reporting party advised the vehicle left the roadway and rolled into a field,” Mortensen said. She said deputies determined that the sole occupant of the four door sedan was dead at the scene. The victim was identified as Edgar Avila-Perez, 42. “The investigation determined the vehicle was traveling southwest on Pierce Ferry Rd. when it entered a dip…

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Board of Supervisors approves soil stabilization and constructions for several roads

MOHAVE COUNTY – For some Mohave County drivers, it will be “smooth sailing” and less wear and tear on their vehicles due to a recent approval of an agenda item by the Board of Supervisors at their monthly meeting. The County’s Road Division currently maintains more than 2,000 miles of roads of which 802.96 miles are paved. However, because of the recent approval by the Board of Supervisors, more than 30 more miles will receive soil stabilization and/or construction starting in the fiscal year 2019-2020. The roads for soil stabilization and/or construction include: • 5 miles of Shinarump Road from Aztec…

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