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Former NACFD chief Eder’s charges set aside

KINGMAN – The former chief of a north Kingman-based fire district has essentially erased his trial conviction involving a misdemeanor conflict of interest charge. Wayne Ludwig Eder, 56, was placed on unsupervised probation during a May 10 sentencing hearing before Mohave County Superior Court Judge Rick Lambert. Eder’s probation ended about 15 minutes later when he paid a $150 fine. Judge Lambert in early August set aside, or dismissed, the conviction and allegations involved. Further, Judge Lambert fully restored Eder’s constitutional rights, including his rights to vote, hold office and possess firearms.

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93-year-old woman dies following traffic crash

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department reports the recent death of a woman who is believed to have caused a three-vehicle traffic accident earlier this month. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a vehicle driven by Ethel Lee Evans, 93, Bullhead City, rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light on September 11. Fromelt said the struck vehicle ended up rear-ending another vehicle upon impact at about 5:50 p.m. at Hancock Road and Lakeside Drive. Evans was transported to a local hospital before she was flown to another facility in Las Vegas. Fromelt said Evans died of…

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Lake Mead 2019 Photo Contest winner announced

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The winner of the 2019 Love Your Lakes photo contest is Terry Maurer of @insightoflifephotography. Her photo of a person kayaking with a dog wearing a life jacket in the Black Canyon was unanimously selected as the favorite and will appear as the featured photo on the 2020 Lake Mead National Recreation Area annual pass. The park received over 250 entries, which included both photos and captions from people explaining why they love Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. Maurer’s caption read: “Anticipation. It’s the Not Knowing what’s ahead that keeps us moving…keeps us peeking around the…

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No injuries in kitchen fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Monday, September 23, a homeowner, from the 3600 block of Pontchartrain Drive reported a fire on the stove from a burning candle. The occupant put out the fire with a garden hose prior to Lake Havasu City Fire Department’s arrival. The occupants evacuated the residence safely. The first arriving fire company reported smoke coming from the back of the casita. Four engine companies, one truck company, and one battalion chief responded to the fire. Fire crews verified the fire was out and had not extended into the attic. No injuries were…

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Military News

U.S. Air Force Airman Kane O. Eubanks graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Eubanks is the son of Martin O. and Brandy P. Eubanks of Golden Valley, grandson of Jenny Davis of Golden Valley, and husband of Kaylee B. Eubanks of Flagstaff. He…

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Beware of mailbox thief

KINGMAN – On Thursday, September 19, the Kingman Police Department took numerous reports of mail stolen from mail boxes in the following downtown neighborhoods: Parkview Ave., Stowell Ave., Copper St., Silver St,. and Spring St. Anyone with information is urged to contact KPD by calling 928-753-2191, or report anonymously to Mohave Silent Witness by calling (928) 753-1234 or report tips online by going to www.kingmanplice.com and clicking on “Give A Tip”.

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