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MCSO seeking assistance in locating stolen motorhome

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen motorhome. On Wednesday (12/15), deputies received information that the motorhome had been stolen from the area of Black Rock Rd. (Interstate 15 exit 27). The vehicle was thought to have been stolen sometime Sunday evening or Monday morning (12/12 and 12/13). The motorhome is described as a 1997 Monaco Executive, white in color with green and gold decals. Anyone with information on this incident or the whereabouts of the stolen motorhome is encouraged to contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at 928-753-0753 or call…

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Agricultural vehicle hauling a palm tree causes outage

BULLHEAD CITY – On Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 10:30 a.m., 501 Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) members in Golden Shores experienced an outage due to an agricultural vehicle hauling a cut palm tree. The outage occurred when the palm tree came into contact with MEC lines. Crews responded to repair the line, restoring power to all members at 12:32 p.m. The outage affected members in the southwestern territory of Golden Shores, Arizona. Outage restoration is very important to Mohave Electric Cooperative and every effort is made to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Please remember, there are many ways to report an outage. You…

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I-40 Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project on hold

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Transportation indicates that the Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project “is on hold.” The project that includes development of a multi-million-dollar interchange with arterials leading north to the Kingman Airport and South to Hualapai Mountain Road had been scheduled to be put out for construction bids on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The agency confirmed Tuesday morning that it awaits information from the City of Kingman before the project can advance. “ADOT is administering this project on behalf of the City of Kingman,” an ADOT statement said. “We are currently awaiting their direction on funding and…

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Chambers plea possible, project status possibly on hold

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…

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Treasurer Cindy Cox resigns, recommends Councilwoman Mello as successor

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…

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