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Young Eagles aviation program open

KINGMAN – Do you have a son or daughter between the ages of 8 to 17, that is interested is aviation? If so, this is the event you have been waiting for! The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is proud to once again open its doors to our community’s children and invite them to attend this year’s young eagle program on May 18 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Kingman Airport terminal building. The young eagle program is open to any child ages 8 through 17. All a parent or guardian has to do is bring them…

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Burro BBQ brings the city out

BULLHEAD CITY – The 73rd Annual Burro BBQ went off like clockwork last weekend with hundreds of guests attending the annual event that helps kick off the summer season. The event saw massive crowds Saturday as the pavilion in Rotary Park was packed with food aficionados who came out to sample this year’s offerings.  The Bullhead City Rotary Club presented the event once again this year with sponsorship from around the Tri-State including DOT Foods, Los Matadores, Western Arizona Medical Center, Tire Pros, Anderson Ford, Swanty’s Dodge/Jeep, Smart and Final and many more. There were water slides for kids to romp on, performances…

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Light the Night event sees 25 years

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Last week the Lake Havasu Fire Administration honored fallen firefighters with a five-day Light the Night tribute. The homage began on Wednesday, May 1 and ended on Sunday, May 5 at dusk at the Lake Havasu Fire Department Administration location, the London Bridge, and residents along with local businesses also participated in this nightly event.   The honoring was inspired by the National Fallen Firefighters tradition which was established 25 years ago. All locations were lit in red in remembrance of these firefighters that sacrificed their lives in the line of duty to save the lives of others. The celebration…

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KSS-Taco Bell takes take first

Kingman’s traveling senior softball tournament team won the Ernie Jones Memorial over the weekend in Prescott. KSS-Taco Bell breezed undefeated through the bracket at 6-0. Coach Roy Heisner presented the Most Valuable Player honor to retired Arizona State Trooper Marty Harnisch. “Trooper” put on a hitting clinic, making only two outs in the six games. KSS-Taco Bell next travels to New Mexico for the Land of Enchantment Tournament in Albuquerque in June.

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Unidentified body located

BULLHEAD  CITY – The discovery of an unidentified body is under investigation by the Bullhead City Police Department. Agency spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a man walking in a wash reported locating the remains of a man in a desert area off the Bullhead Parkway at about 8:20 p.m. on Monday, May 6. “There were no visible signs of trauma to suggest any foul play,” Fromelt said. “The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Positive identification efforts continue. Dave Hawkins

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Salute to all mothers this weekend

Mother’s Day 2024 is a special day dedicated to celebrating motherhood and the influence mothers have in our lives. It is a time to honor and appreciate the sacrifices and selflessness of mothers, grandmothers, and other maternal figures in our lives. This day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday of May, and in 2024, Mother’s Day will fall on May 12th. Mother’s Day is a time for people to express their gratitude and appreciation to their mothers. It is a time to show how much we love and care for them, and to thank them for all the…

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