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Zoning Ordinance Update Community Workshop set

KINGMAN – Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) has been selected by the City of Kingman to review, evaluate, provide recommendations, and update the city’s Zoning Ordinance. The estimated schedule assumes this work will be completed by December 2020. City staff has been working with LWC since early July 2019 on the initial stakeholder interviews and initial audit of the current Zoning Ordinance with recommendations for the updated Zoning Ordinance. The next phase of the Zoning Ordinance update project includes public participation. Effective public participation in any planning process creates confidence in the given project, promotes public awareness and understanding, and…

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No injuries in residential house fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, Lake Havasu City fire crews were called to investigate a strong smell of smoke in the 2700 block of Diablo Drive. Citizens reported a burning smell in the area. A crew from Fire Station 1 investigated and found smoke coming from a small single-story house. One ladder truck, three fire engines, and a battalion chief responded to the fire and gained control within 45 minutes. There were no occupants at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries to the firefighters. CERT responded to the fire to…

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Falls Prevention Day is Sept. 23

WACOG volunteer coordinator Melinda Kemp accepts a proclamation Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, from City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles. The document proclaims “Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to be Monday, Sept. 23. WACOG, in conjunction with other area agencies will host a fall prevention event on that day at the Kingman Community Center, 3345 Harrison St. The event is open to the public. Medication checkups, blood pressure screenings, and falls prevention assessments will be provided.

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Vice mayor charged in theft case; hearing is Thursday

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Vice Mayor Annette Wegmann has been charged with theft in a dispute over furnishings that were removed from a condo managed by a company that formerly employed her. Wegmann faces arraignment in Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman Thursday. The initial investigation started with a Bullhead City Police detective who handed the matter off to Lake Havasu City Police, due to the conflict of interest. The charge came after case review by the Mohave County Attorney’s Office.  “I truly can’t believe that I am being charged and that this allegation has now turned into a…

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All paws on deck for benefit dog wash

GOLDEN VALLEY – There will be a wash to benefit the American Legion Unit 22 Auxiliary of Golden Valley Relief Fund on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amber’s Mutt Hut, 3659 Hw. 68, Ste. 7 (just east of The Outpost). The bath includes ears, nails, anals, and teeth. Cost is $10 to $15 for small dogs; $20 to $25 for medium dogs; and $30 to $35 for large dogs. The relief fund assists veteran families with bills, food, medical, and travel expenses. For information call 928-377-1220.

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