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Monsoon Madness saw over 100 racers in Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – More than 132 racers competed

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – A young Lake Havasu City

Republican Andy Biggs campaigned in Kingman Saturday 

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Several Republican and local politicians

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Bud Mickel performs for Summer Concert Series

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Free swim day on July 4

This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison.  For more information call Kingman Parks & Recreation at 928-757-7919.

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First Friday slated for July 5

Picnic in the Park! They will be taking it to the park this month! Metcalfe Park, to be exact! There will be all kinds of traditional picnic games, like corn hole, three-legged races, balloon toss, potato sack races, and so much more! There will be music to enjoy while checking out the other offerings. There will be places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as family game centers and activities for kids! The event is free to attend. They are gracious to receive any monetary donations in order to keep Downtown Kingman’s First Friday going and growing! If…

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Fireworks and DUI detail for Independence Day

With Independence Day fast approaching, the Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds the public to be safe, obey local laws when it comes to fireworks, celebrate responsibly, and arrange for a designated driver. The use, discharge, or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks within the city is allowed from June 24 through July 6 and December 24 through January 3 of each year, except when a federal or state agency implements fire restrictions on these dates.  DUI enforcement details are being conducted from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7, 2019. Funding for this effort is provided by a grant awarded by…

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Fireworks usage in Mohave County

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls regarding fireworks usage in Mohave County. In an effort to inform the community, here are a few things you need to know in regards to what is and is not allowed in Mohave County in regards to fireworks: –In Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 36-1602, it is unlawful to sell, offer or expose for sale, use, explode or possess any fireworks. ARS 36-1601 defines “fireworks” as anything that is designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to detonate in the air or fly above the ground, including firecrackers,…

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Crash causes serious injuries and a fatality

Multiple injuries and a death are reported from a two vehicle collision on U.S. 93 north of Kingman. Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves said Department of Public Safety officers responded at 10:46 a.m. to the incident in the northbound lanes of the highway at its intersection with Pierce Ferry Road.  Graves said six people occupied a white van that apparently pulled out in front of an oncoming Ford F-250 when the crash occurred. Graves said a number of serious injuries are reported and that one accident victim flown to a Las Vegas hospital died. No further details were immediately available.

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County animal shelter will run as planned

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County supervisors took no action before adjourning Tuesday’s special board meeting within a few minutes of its start. Future operation of the animal shelter in downtown Kingman was the only issue before the board. The board voted June 3 to transition the shelter to a county-run facility because the current contract operator, the Lake Havasu City-based Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS), previously indicated it did not want its contract extended beyond June 30 and no other providers indicated interest in overseeing the shelter. WAHS, however, subsequently expressed interest in running the shelter if the Board of…

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