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No injuries in shed fire

On March 19, the Bullhead City Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of Coronado Dr. for the report of a residential structure fire. Initial reports from dispatch indicated that victims may still be inside of the structure. Upon arrival, crews reported a single wide mobile home with heavy smoke and active fire showing. Engine 761’s crew quickly evaluated the scene and confirmed that the structure had been evacuated. Firefighters worked aggressively to extinguish the blaze making entry into the structure checking for any further extensions and began the overhaul process. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at…

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DigIt Community Gardens to host volunteer meeting

There will be a volunteer meeting at DigIt Community Gardens in Kingman to discuss their May event – Southwestern Day on April 13, at 10 a.m. at the garden. The meeting should last about an hour.  They will briefly discuss the Earth Day Event after the Southwestern Day has been discussed so if your planing on volunteering for the Earth Day Event if you could please try and attend.

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Habitat for Humanity schedules community outreach

Bullhead Regional Habitat for Humanity has scheduled a community outreach meeting to begin the process of selecting its next family to receive a home to be built for them to purchase. The Bullhead City affiliate is part of Habitat for Humanity International which is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to selling affordable houses to qualified applicant families. Its vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The outreach meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center of City Bible Church located at 922 Marina Blvd. in Bullhead City….

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KPD promotes Freed, Zerr

On Thursday, March 14, Kingman Police Department (KPD) Sgt. Joel Freed was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and Ofc. Jason Zerr was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Lt. Freed began his career with the Kingman Police Department in May of 2000 as a patrol officer.  Lt. Freed’s assignments have included patrol officer, detective and patrol sergeant.  Lt. Freed will be assigned as the MAGNET Task Force Commander. Sgt. Zerr began his career with the Kingman Police Department in June 2004 as a Communications Specialist. In August 2010 he became a police officer.  Sgt. Zerr will be assigned as…

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Fun Seekers donates to Shop with a Cop

Bullhead City Shop with a Cop Board Member Lorrie Duggins  accepts a $400 donation from the Fun Seekers Seniors Singles Group presented by President Cheri Horvath, left, and Treasurer Dodie Stufflebeam, right. On Saturday, December 7, 110 underprivileged local children will have breakfast and go Christmas shopping with police officers at Wal-Mart.  “Shop with a Cop” is a way for law enforcement to give children a positive experience with a police officer and give many a Christmas they otherwise would not have. To make this annual event possible; community members, organizations and businesses donate money to the Bullhead City “Shop with…

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KPD Fisk retires

On Thursday, March 21, Kingman Police Department (KPD) Lt. Bob Fisk retired after 25 years of service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  Fisk started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in July 1993.  During his service Fisk was assigned as a patrol officer, motor officer and a detective.  Fisk was promoted and served as a Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and Detective Lieutenant.  KPD is thankful for Fisk’s service to the Kingman Police Department and the City of Kingman.  They will miss him and wish him the best in this new chapter…

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