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Kingman Police Department announces new office hours

Based upon a successful pilot program with the fire administration and engineering department to expand hours of service, the Kingman Police Department, beginning Monday, April 22, will begin a Monday through Thursday work week, closed on Fridays.  The lobby will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  It is hoped that this will provide the public more convenient access before and after regular work hours.   Police and emergency services will not be affected by the change in hours of operation.  As always, an after-hours phone is available in the lobby of the police department that provides instant access to…

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Celebrate Earth Day at Grand Canyon National Park with fee-free entrance on April 20

Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Earth Day during National Park Week with free entrance on Saturday, April 20.  All Earth Day activities are free and open to the public and will take place at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza on the South Rim between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.   This year’s theme,  Sustainability: Then and Now in concert with Grand Canyon National Park’s 100th Anniversary, features exhibits showcasing a rich history of sustainability within the park. Find the latest information about park history and initiatives affecting water conservation, recycling, zero-waste, composting, dark-sky protection, and…

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Annual Street Sealing Program starts Monday in Lake Havasu City

As part of the annual effort to keep roads in good condition, Lake Havasu City is starting its annual pavement preservation efforts on Monday, April 15, which is expected to last four weeks. Approximately 650,000 square yards of polymer-modified chip seal surface is placed on approximately 30 miles of streets and parking lots in various locations of the city. The chip sealing process is an efficient and cost-effective method of prolonging the useable service life of asphalt pavement. Residents and businesses, located along streets being improved, receive a door hanger notice approximately five days in advance of the construction and…

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Hope City sends youth to KidCon

Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, the Hope City (HC) Youth ministry and youth group of Kingman traveled to Mesa to participate in KidCon19. KidCon19 is a one-of-a-kind experience where kids can encounter God in an unforgettable way. KidCon is held at Without Walls Church and was created for kids from kindergarten through sixth grades. Kids came from all over Arizona to participate in a fun, life changing weekend. “It’s an overnight convention for kids and they get there Friday night, eat dinner and then they have an awesome worship. There’s about 1,000 kids and leaders at this event…

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McIntire arrested for alleged child abuse

A Kingman man allegedly used multiple instruments to strike his teenage son during a disciplinary session. Deputy Police Chief Rusty Cooper said a school resource officer began investigating when it was discovered that a 13-year-old middle school student had suffered bruising and welts on his lower body.    Cooper said 30-year-old Kenneth Thomas McIntire allegedly struck the victim with a belt, a section of PVC pipe and a metal broom handle. The boy was placed in the protective custody of the Department of Child Safety.    McIntire was arrested on April 4 and booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention facility for…

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Ward sentenced to 11.5 years for burglary spree

A burglary spree involving at least 20 victims sends a Golden Valley teenager to the Arizona Department of Corrections for 11.5 years. The prison sentence ordered April 5 was mandated in a plea agreement convicting Austin Ward, 19, of five burglary charges, theft of means of transportation and unlawful flight from law enforcement.    Prosecutor Bob Moon said Ward targeted vehicles, homes and businesses in the Golden Valley and Kingman area during the burglary and theft spree from last September into December. He said some of the stolen property included a vehicle, jewelry, firearms, safe and a laptop computer.    Moon said…

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