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County’s largest gym re-opens today

KINGMAN – The largest gym in Mohave County reopened last Friday, the first day allowed under COVID-19 restrictions that are being relaxed following an eight-week long closure ordered by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Kingman Regional Medical Center welcomes back its 8,000 Wellness Center members with new rules governing use of equipment and workout areas to promote public health and cleanliness. “We want to follow all of the CDC guidelines and make sure that everyone is safe and that we do this properly,” said Wellness Center Director Alisa Yarbrough. “We want to protect everyone who comes into our gym. Like our…

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Officer-involved shooting ended in suicide

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) has identified the victim and released more details of Wednesday’s deadly officer-involved shooting (OIS). The KPD is conducting an outside independent investigation of the incident, common practice in OIS incidents. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Sochocki identified the deceased as Buddy Dale Lott, 50, Kingman. She said the Mohave County Medical Examiner determined he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sochocki said the suicidal gunshot occurred about 12:30 p.m. in north Kingman.  She said the incident evolved from earlier in the day when a Department of Public Safety officer tried to conduct a traffic stop. Sochocki…

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Officer-involved shooting ended in suicide

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) has identified the victim and released more details of Wednesday’s deadly officer-involved shooting (OIS). The KPD is conducting an outside independent investigation of the incident, common practice in OIS incidents. Police spokeswoman Jennifer Sochocki identified the deceased as Buddy Dale Lott, 50, Kingman. She said the Mohave County Medical Examiner determined he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sochocki said the suicidal gunshot occurred about 12:30 p.m. in north Kingman.  She said the incident evolved from earlier in the day when a Department of Public Safety officer tried to conduct a traffic stop. Sochocki…

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COVID-19 update: One death in Kingman today; 19 new cases

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 19 positive COVID-19 cases and one death in the Kingman area. Thirteen of the cases are in the Kingman service area; three are in the Lake Havasu City service area and three are in the North County (smaller communities).  The one death is of a 55-65 age range person, who is a previously identified case and is linked to a confirmed case. Five of the 13 Kingman cases are in isolation, recovering at home, and linked to another confirmed case. One of them is…

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No injuries in mobile home blaze

BULLHEAD CITY – On Wednesday, May 13, at approximately 1:10 am, the Bullhead City Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire on the 700 block of Morro Cove. The first arriving unit reported a single-wide mobile home on fire with heavy smoke showing. Engine 761 completed a quick survey around the structure confirming it was unoccupied and began a defensive fire attack. Battalion Chief Livermore arrived shortly after directing all other incoming units. Crews quickly knocked down the blaze, keeping it from spreading to an RV that was parked nearby.  There were no injuries reported during this…

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City of Kingman EZ recycling program closes indefinitely

KINGMAN – Due to staffing concerns at the City of Kingman Public Works Department, the EZ Recycling program has been closed indefinitely. The City often relies on the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) to fill some much-needed positions within our city departments, and beginning March 25, 2020, ADCRR decided to not allow inmate staffing in local municipalities, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Kingman understands this is an inconvenience for our community, however residents are still able to call local businesses to take care of their recycling needs: ·       Bulldog Disposal (928)753-6786 ·       KAR (928)757-9888 The City recommends calling ahead…

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