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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman invites residents

Smith receives degree from U of Alaska

KINGMAN – The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored

Mathlympics is back at Mohave College

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College held its annual Mathlympics

Kingman chip sealing begins on various streets starting Monday

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Public Works

Bullhead man charged with terrorist threats; explosives confiscated

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police arrested Bryan Christopher

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Barricaded man dies from self-inflicted gunshot

KINGMAN – Kingman police have released more details of a barricaded subject ordeal that ended in a civilian suicide on Friday, Nov. 6. Police department spokeswoman Jennifer Sochocki said it was determined that Earl Hendrix, 37, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sochocki said offers responded at 10:35 a.m. to a domestic violence incident in the 2000 block of Simms Avenue. She said it was learned that Hendrix had assaulted his mother, threatened his father and made suicidal statements before Hendrix barricaded himself inside his home in the 1700 block of Los Angeles St. “Officers responded to the area, created…

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Southwest Gas rate hearing to be held telephonically

BULLHEAD CITY – The Arizona Corporate Commission has announced they have scheduled two telephonic public comment meetings in regards to the Southwest Gas rate case impacting its Bullhead City customers. The first meeting was held Monday, Nov. 9. The second meeting will be held and on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Members of the public interested in participating in the telephonic public meetings can call (800)705-2554 and enter code 241497#. The phone line for each meeting will open no later than 30 minutes before the start time of the meeting to allow callers to get into the queue to…

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Southwest Gas rate hearing to be held telephonically

BULLHEAD CITY – The Arizona Corporate Commission has announced they have scheduled two telephonic public comment meetings in regards to the Southwest Gas rate case impacting its Bullhead City customers. The first meeting was held Monday, Nov. 9. The second meeting will be held and on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Members of the public interested in participating in the telephonic public meetings can call (800)705-2554 and enter code 241497#. The phone line for each meeting will open no later than 30 minutes before the start time of the meeting to allow callers to get into the queue to…

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Max Cash Loan Center donates flag to Kingman Fire Department

On Thursday, October 29, Max Cash Loan Center owner Gary Messer and Branch Manager Shawna Owens donated a new American Flag to the Kingman Fire Department to be flown at Fire Station 22.  Shawna drives by the fire station everyday and during the remodel process, the old flag needed an update as well.  She stated, “We are proud to be able to give back to the community by donating this flag to the Kingman Fire Station 22 and honored to be a part of this dedication.” This flag is currently being flown at the station and Gary Messer is committed…

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Havasu to increase pay for mayor, city council members

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City will pay its mayor and city council members more than their tri-city counterparts when raises take effect in a little more than two years. The Lake Havasu City Council voted Oct. 13 to increase annual compensation for elected officials, when terms will expire for those who voted in favor of the raise. Discussion at the meeting reflected consensus that better pay will draw better candidates to serve the citizens. “It gives the citizens a stronger pool of candidates as we go well into the future,” said Mayor Cal Sheehy. “We want our citizens…

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Board lowers COVID compliancy fines

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County will continue enforcing Governor Doug Ducey’s COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions and regulations for bars and restaurants, gyms and movie theaters, but the Board of Supervisors voted Monday to lower the range of potential sanctions for non-compliance. There was little discussion of fully ignoring enforcement of the Governor’s edicts, as staff members continue to say they don’t know what the consequences might be for the county. Staff told supervisors that the county has conducted 92 investigations of complaints and that all but one has been resolved short of fines or court action. Supervisors were told that only…

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