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Chambers plea possible, project status possibly on hold

Pam Wanner4 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – An Arizona Attorney General’s Office prosecution of an alleged illegal campaign contribution in Kingman’s 2018 mayoral election may not go to trial. Defense Attorney Brad Rideout informed Judge Billy Sipe Tuesday that plea negotiations may bear fruit in the case against realtor Justin Chambers. “We’re working on a non-trial resolution at this point in time. Nothing firm, but we’re working towards that direction,” Rideout. He also told the Court that the state has provided all disclosure sought by the defense, except a recording he said he expects to be provided without contention. Judge Sipe scheduled a Dec. 14…

Treasurer Cindy Cox resigns, recommends Councilwoman Mello as successor

Pam Wanner4 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Treasurer Cindy Landa Cox is stepping down. Cox intended to retire at the end of her term but has informed the Board of Supervisors and County Management team that serious health issues prompt her resignation effective Dec. 31, 2021. “It has been an honor and pleasure to represent the citizens of Mohave County for the last 9 years,” Cox said in her resignation notice. Cox is recommending that the Board appoint SueAnn Mello as her successor until the next election. Mello, a Kingman City Council member, is a Treasurer’s Office veteran. “Ms. Mello has been…

LHCPD awarded Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant

Ron Martin5 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department was awarded a $27,819.00 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for conducting increased traffic enforcement operations and to purchase five (5) directional radar units. This will be for the 2021-2022 federal fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2021, to Sept. 30, 2022. This Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, or S.T.E.P., grant will provide the Lake Havasu City Police Department the ability to increase traffic enforcement capabilities by assigning personnel on overtime to concentrate on speed enforcement activities with the use of the directional radar devices. The goal…

Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is apparently losing its Fire Chief. The City of Buckeye is hiring Jake Rhoades to join its fire department administration, currently in an interim chief posture. Information, at this point, is not available through Rhoades or City Hall. However, the public information officer for Buckeye confirms a Rhoades hiring scenario is in play. According to a press release, Chief Rhoades will begin his new assignment as Buckeye’s Fire Chief on Dec. 6. “My goals for the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department are to continue and to support the excellent work achieved by staff under the leadership of Bob Costello,” said Rhoades….

Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is apparently losing its Fire Chief. The City of Buckeye is hiring Jake Rhoades to join its fire department administration, currently in an interim chief posture. Information, at this point, is not available through Rhoades or City Hall. However, the public information officer for Buckeye confirms a Rhoades hiring scenario is in play. According to a press release, Chief Rhoades will begin his new assignment as Buckeye’s Fire Chief on Dec. 6. “My goals for the Buckeye Fire and Medical Rescue Department are to continue and to support the excellent work achieved by staff under the leadership of Bob Costello,” said Rhoades….

Notice of public comment period: Grand Canyon West 69kV interconnection project environmental assessment

Ron Martin5 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Kingman Field Office has completed a preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) and is seeking public comment om the proposed Grand Canyon West 69kV Interconnection Project (DOI-BLM-AZ-C010-2021-0020-EA). The proposed project would provide improved electric and broadband communication services to Grand Canyon West (GCW). The proposed 36-mile powerline project involves both BLM-managed public lands and Tribal lands within the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The project would consist of a new substation located on Tribal lands at GCW, a new 69kV sub-transmission interconnect, originating at the existing Dolan Springs Substation (UniSource Energy Services) to the new GCW…

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Chambers plea possible, project status possibly on hold

Treasurer Cindy Cox resigns, recommends Councilwoman Mello as successor

LHCPD awarded Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant

Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

Fire Chief Jake Rhoades leaving Kingman Fire Department

Notice of public comment period: Grand Canyon West 69kV interconnection project environmental assessment

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