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Dear Editor, During the recent Trump administration’s U.S.

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Safe evacuation in Lake Havasu City garage fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:30 p.m.

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Rhythm & Brews festival returns for third year

KINGMAN — The Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Griffith Terhaar

March 12, 1948 – May 29, 2026 Nancy,

Volunteers help expand innovative Colorado River Fish Habitat

BULLHEAD CITY — Twenty volunteers from Bullhead City

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Scam artists apprehended in Starbucks parking lot

KINGMAN – An alleged scam artist was arrested

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Street Drags Street Closures and Detours This Week

KINGMAN, Ariz. – From May 13, 2024, to May 22, 2024, there will be street closures and detours in place for the Kingman Route 66 Street Drags. See the schedule below: Starting at 5:00 a.m. Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15: Closure of Andy Devine Avenue/Route 66 from Harrison Street to Navajo St. A detour route will provide access to Hoover St. and Navajo St. from Airfield Ave. Concrete barrier placement on Andy Devine Ave./Route 66 begins, along with construction of the timing system and trusses. Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 a.m.: Closure of Andy Devine Ave./Route 66 from Harrison…

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KASRA to host luncheon

KINGMAN – Kingman Area School Retirees Association (KASRA), will have its next meeting on  Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Calicos Restaurant. The guest speaker will be Debbie Vincent, principal of Yucca Elementary. The “worthy cause” will be school supplies. All retired teachers and school employees are invited to attend.  For more information call  Melissa Bates at 928-377-2062

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Golf tourney to benefit JAVC

KINGMAN – Origin Mining will be hosting a job fair and golf tournament at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course on Saturday, June 15, to benefit the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council (JAVC). The JAVC provides vital services such as housing assistance, job training, and healthcare access to veterans in need. Cost is $110 per player, or $440 per team of four, and includes sway, lunch, and awards. There will be prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, best dressed team, and closest to the pin. For more information call the JAVC at 928-716-3001.

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MCC Lake Havasu student named 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student, wins $10K

MOHAVE COUNTY – Kevin Gauthun was checking his emails when the one that would impact his future came through his inbox. The email made him feel excited and overwhelmed with happiness. The email notified him that he is the 2024 Kathy Hodel Most Outstanding Student award recipient. “It feels absolutely amazing to receive this award. The honor is surreal and something I never imagined possible,” he said. “It truly hasn’t sunk in yet and I can’t get over this feeling.” Along with the honor of being this year’s recipient, Gauthun will also receive $10,000 cash to put toward anything he…

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No injuries in apartment fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – No injuries are reported after Lake Havasu City Fire Department personnel rescued parties trapped by fire at an apartment complex. Crews responded to the May 13 incident in the 100 block of Mulberry Ave. at 2:03 p.m. “The first arriving fire company reported a working fire with smoke and flames coming from a second story window and people trapped in a second story adjoining unit,” a news release said. “The trapped occupants on the second floor were rescued … and sustained no injury.” More than a dozen people are displaced by the incident and The American…

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Disc golf tourney will fund elementary school athletic program

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu Disc Golf Club is working hard on building their athletic program for the youths of Lake Havasu, and this weekend, the public charity for Havasu’s grade schools will be hosting another upcoming exciting tournament.   The Battle at Bridgewater will have two rounds and ninety players will compete with eighteen holes and a shotgun start. Payouts for winners will be distributed at the end of the competition for both rounds.  The Pro Divisions will be awarded for the top three players  as each winner will receive a trophy and the top three players for the Amateur…

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