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Drowning death near Body Beach in Havasu

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A death at Lake Havasu is under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said Deputies responded at 5:55 p.m. on Jan. 7 to a report of a possible drowning in the area of Body Beach. “Early reports advised witnesses observed a fully clothed male subject walk into the water from shore and never resurfaced,” Mortensen said. “The subject was located deceased in approximately 5 feet of water by Boating Deputies.” The subject has been identified as Danny Sipes, 58 of San Angelo, TX. This investigation is ongoing. Dave Hawkins

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Ambulance involved in fatal crash

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY - On Tuesday, December 28, at approximately 7:40 a.m. emergency crews responded to a collision on the Bullhead Parkway just north of Silvercreek Road. It was reported that Christopher Wayne Cary, 52, of Bullhead City was southbound on the parkway when he crossed the median and struck an AMR ambulance head on. The ambulance had just transported a patient to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) and was heading north on the Parkway back to Laughlin, NV. Cary was ejected from his vehicle on impact and the ambulance was flipped on its side. The driver of the…

Rancho Santa Fe Interchange slated for construction by summer

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Long awaited project may come to fruition in Kingman; State to release $20-million pending KDP financing KINGMAN – A proposed Interstate 40 traffic interchange (TI) should be under construction in Kingman sometime this summer, according to Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin. He provided an update of the Rancho Santa Fe Interchange and Parkway project during Tuesday’s Kingman City Council meeting. Foggin said the State of Arizona will not release its $20-million contribution until the city and its private sector partner KDP Manager, LLC demonstrates their financing is in place. “We have to provide the state proof that we have funding…

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Kingman city government holiday hours and closures

Pam Wanner5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – City offices will be open regular hours, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. the week of Dec. 20 and 27. However, there will be no residential or commercial trash service Friday, Dec. 24; Thursday and Friday customers should put their cans out one day early. There will also not be residential or commercial trash service Friday, Dec. 31; Thursday and Friday customers should put their cans out one day early. KART will not run Friday, Dec. 24 or Sat., December 25. KART will be open the normal schedule Friday, December 31, and customers can “ride free” that day. KART will not…

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National Tik-Tok school challenge

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of non-specific threats to schools nationwide. Several vague and anonymous social media posts have encouraged acts of violence to occur at schools across the country today, December 17. While the origin of the threats remains unknown, the Sheriff’s Office takes this information very seriously. We have not been made aware of any threats to any schools in Mohave County. As a result of this information, the Sheriff’s Office will increase law enforcement resources and patrols. We strongly encourage parents to communicate with your children regarding their social media…

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National Tik-Tok school challenge

Ron Martin5 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of non-specific threats to schools nationwide. Several vague and anonymous social media posts have encouraged acts of violence to occur at schools across the country today, December 17. While the origin of the threats remains unknown, the Sheriff’s Office takes this information very seriously. We have not been made aware of any threats to any schools in Mohave County. As a result of this information, the Sheriff’s Office will increase law enforcement resources and patrols. We strongly encourage parents to communicate with your children regarding their social media…

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Drowning death near Body Beach in Havasu

Ambulance involved in fatal crash

Rancho Santa Fe Interchange slated for construction by summer

Kingman city government holiday hours and closures

National Tik-Tok school challenge

National Tik-Tok school challenge

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