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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

KINGMAN — If you were anywhere near Beale

Mahjong: Keeping the mind sharp

KINGMAN – Does Mahjong improve memory? Clinical evidence strongly

9th Annual Car and Cycle Show

KINGMAN – Journey Church will be hosting a

Road rage shooting near Kingman Walgreens yields mandatory

KINGMAN — A road rage incident that ended

Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

BULLHEAD CITY — Another man snared in a

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Mohave County roadwork continues

The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of April 27: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Mt. Trumbull Loop and 2) Mud Mountain Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Sundown Rd., 2) Greasewood Dr., 3) Buckhorn Dr., 4) Palo Christo Dr., 5) Valley View Rd., 6) Buckhorn Bnd., 7) Jackrabbit Dr., 8) Quail Run Rd., 9) Quail Run Cir., 9) Buckhorn Dr., 10) Cottontail Trl. and 11) Calle Alamo. Crews will be repairing pot holes and making right of way repairs in the Butler area. Hackberry:…

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No injuries in residential electrical fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) responded to a report of smoke coming from the garage of a residence in the 3000 block of Indian Peak Dr., Wednesday morning, April 22. Firefighters gained control of the fire within nine minutes. Residents of the home were able to evacuate safely. According the a LHCFD spokesperson, the cause of the fire was electrical and started with a light fixture in the garage.

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Seven new virus cases today; five in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 24, 2020) Mohave County now has a total of 82 COVID-19 positive cases.  Seven new cases were confirmed late this afternoon. The contact investigations have been initiated with all seven. Five of the latest positives are in the Kingman service area and two are in the Bullhead City service area. Both of the two cases in the Bullhead area are in the 20-44 year age range and are currently in isolation and recovering at home. One is epidemiologically-linked to another case and the other is not travel-related or epi-linked to another confirmed case. All of the five…

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Safety tips for outdoor recreation

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – As people head out to explore the outdoors this weekend, park officials are asking visitors to plan ahead for the high temperatures. “Temperatures are rising around the Las Vegas Valley, if you are headed out for a hike or a bike ride please bring plenty of water along for you, your family and those furry friends,” said Superintendent Margaret L. Goodro. One of the popular locations within the park is the Historic Railroad Trail. The 7.5-mile-round-trip National Recreation Trail leads hikers through five historic railroad tunnels that were used during the construction of the Hoover Dam….

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Arizona’s rattlesnakes most active in April

So far, 39 bites recorded statewide in 2020 As Arizonans get out to experience the trails and outdoors, it is important to remember that Arizona is home to 13 species of rattlesnake. The ones encountered most often are the Western diamondback, Mojave, black-tailed and sidewinder.  Thomas Jones, amphibians and reptiles program manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, said: “Arizona has more rattlesnake species than any other state, and we can all celebrate that amazing biodiversity.” In warm deserts, rattlesnakes are most active March through October. During the spring, rattlesnakes are most active in the daylight hours. As the…

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Arizona’s rattlesnakes most active in April

So far, 39 bites recorded statewide in 2020 As Arizonans get out to experience the trails and outdoors, it is important to remember that Arizona is home to 13 species of rattlesnake. The ones encountered most often are the Western diamondback, Mojave, black-tailed and sidewinder.  Thomas Jones, amphibians and reptiles program manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, said: “Arizona has more rattlesnake species than any other state, and we can all celebrate that amazing biodiversity.” In warm deserts, rattlesnakes are most active March through October. During the spring, rattlesnakes are most active in the daylight hours. As the…

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