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900 classic cars filled downtown Kingman for 37th Annual

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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

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Bullhead City sting nets another sex predator prison

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Lake Havasu agencies partner to provide meal vouchers

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As high unemployment continues due to the current worldwide health crisis, one popular tourist destination in western Arizona is battling food insecurity. In Lake Havasu City, the local convention and visitors bureau, is teaming with the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association (LHAA), representing the city’s hotels, restaurants, RV park and campgrounds, and rental services, to offer meal vouchers to hundreds of unemployed hospitality employees who have been financially affected by COVID-19. Each meal voucher is worth one take-out meal which varies by participating restaurant and is valid for one week. The program will continue for three weeks…

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Havasu teen killed in motorcycle crash

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A teenager was killed early Tuesday in Lake Havasu City when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a trailer. Lake Havasu City police said the incident was reported at 12:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Juan Drive. “A 2004 red and white Honda 150F dirt bike was traveling eastbound on San Juan Drive when the single rider failed to maneuver the motorcycle and collided with a properly parked toy hauler trailer,” Detective Chris Angus said in a news release. He said personnel from the Crash Investigation team also responded to the incident. “It…

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National Guard assists with donations

Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, at the press conference at the Fashion And Business Resource Innovation Center April 13, in Tempe. The non-profit received more than 40,000 yards of fabric from the Arizona National Guard being sewn for isolation gowns. Courtesy U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. John Randall

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City of Kingman implements budget cuts

Budget cuts underway for fiscal year 2021 KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is implementing budget cuts for fiscal year 2021, that may include leaving certain positions in city government unfilled. As positions become open, priority and budgeting will be reviewed regarding re-filling those positions. As of now, if positions aren’t filled, or are in the process of being filled through the City’s Human Resources Department, those will only be filled on a case-by-case basis. “We are going to continue to try and provide the same level of service to our community, but we have to plan ahead for what…

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MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is suggesting members call first, before making a trip to MEC’s office. “Doing business over the phone is not new for us, but it’s more important now with members being asked to stay at home,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “Our member services team can handle most of your MEC needs by phone, which helps MEC limit in-person contact. For the occasional exception when an office visit is needed, a member services representative will set up an appointment during MEC’s normal business hours,” said Lauxman. MEC’s member services phone number…

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MEC suggests “call first” to help members stay-at-home, limit office visits

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) is suggesting members call first, before making a trip to MEC’s office. “Doing business over the phone is not new for us, but it’s more important now with members being asked to stay at home,” said Ardie Lauxman, chief financial officer of MEC. “Our member services team can handle most of your MEC needs by phone, which helps MEC limit in-person contact. For the occasional exception when an office visit is needed, a member services representative will set up an appointment during MEC’s normal business hours,” said Lauxman. MEC’s member services phone number…

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