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Godoy gets three years in drugs-for-sale case

KINGMAN – A three-year prison term has been

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KINGMAN –  The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult and Senior

100-plus years for Lake Havasu City child pornography

LAKE HAVASU CITY – More than one century

County pushes forward with morgue project despite transparency

KINGMAN – Its architect has submitted application with the

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Lucky couples can get hitched on 66 this February

KINGMAN – The vintage Las Vegas Boulevard Cupid’s Wedding Chapel neon will be renovated into Kingman’s newest roadside landmark in February 2024. The sign will be located 200 feet west of the famous Route 66 Drive Thru Shield, directly across Route 66 from Dunton Motors Dream Machines in Downtown Kingman. The sign cabinet came into the possession of the late Scott Dunton, whose last name is behind the ‘D’ in the famous Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner. Dunton donated the sign to the City of Kingman before he passed earlier this year. It will be renovated to sport neon lettering with marquee…

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NAMI meetings help with mental illness

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Millions suffer with mental health symptoms every year. The rate of those seeking care is currently on the rise. These facts not only affect the people suffering, they can also affect families and communities.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an organization that strives to help individuals affected by mental health. Within 45 years, they have created advocacy in communities through public awareness and education so that families and individuals can lead healthier lives.  The NAMI family support group is led by a support team who have had personal struggles with mental health conditions. Through these meetings, individuals learn about success stories and…

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NAMI meetings help with mental illness

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Millions suffer with mental health symptoms every year. The rate of those seeking care is currently on the rise. These facts not only affect the people suffering, they can also affect families and communities.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is an organization that strives to help individuals affected by mental health. Within 45 years, they have created advocacy in communities through public awareness and education so that families and individuals can lead healthier lives.  The NAMI family support group is led by a support team who have had personal struggles with mental health conditions. Through these meetings, individuals learn about success stories and…

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Buses by the Bridge returns

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Come out and explore Volkswagen buses from all over the world brought to you by Buses by the Bridge. This event has been a family favorite since the 1990s and guarantees fun activities for everyone.   Buses by the Bridge is a non-profit organization who shares a love for Volkswagen buses. The 27th Annual Buses by the Bridge event will showcase the many different models of the Volkswagen vehicle, new and old.  This event will welcome vans, trailers, and motorhomes as the space can accommodate more than 600 cars. Parking is first come, first served. There will be raffle…

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Man dies in shed fire

YUCCA – A deadly fire in the community of Yucca is under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Dispatch received a call reporting the fire in the 1700 block of La Cienega Ranch Rd. at about 8:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27. “Deputies arrived on scene and observed two sheds fully engulfed by flames,” said MCSO public information officer Anita Mortensen. “Personnel from the Golden Valley Fire District responded to the scene and after the fire was extinguished, a deceased victim was located in one of the sheds.” Mortensen said the female homeowner advised that her male roommate…

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Man dies in shed fire

YUCCA – A deadly fire in the community of Yucca is under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Dispatch received a call reporting the fire in the 1700 block of La Cienega Ranch Rd. at about 8:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27. “Deputies arrived on scene and observed two sheds fully engulfed by flames,” said MCSO public information officer Anita Mortensen. “Personnel from the Golden Valley Fire District responded to the scene and after the fire was extinguished, a deceased victim was located in one of the sheds.” Mortensen said the female homeowner advised that her male roommate…

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