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Dear Editor, Fall has arrived. This is not

International Peace Day observed around the world and

KINGMAN, Ariz. – International Peace Day (IPD) was

Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

TOPOCK, Ariz. – For the very first time,

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Kingman police chase ends in RV park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Police Department (KPD)

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Colombian charged with 18 child-sex offenses

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Kingman resident from Colombia

Work continues to restore water services at Grand

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park

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Two motorcycle crashes in Kingman

KINGMAN – On Monday, May 11th at approximately 1:05 p.m., Kingman Police Department (KPD) responded to a serious injury crash involving a passenger car which struck two motorcycles, at I-40 and E. Andy Devine Ave. One of the motorcyclists is 63, of Kingman, who received serious injuries to his hip and leg was admitted to Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), and the second motorcyclist is 62 of Peoria, IL, who received minor abrasions and was treated and released from the KRMC. According to a KPD spokesperson, the investigation revealed that two motorcyclists were driving Harley Davidsons in staggered formation westbound on…

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Bullhead K-8 schools outline grading process during campus closure

BULLHEAD CITY – As the spring 2020 semester winds down later this month, officials from the Bullhead City Elementary School District are reminding parents that student grades are continuing despite the closure of campuses by State executive order.  Classes switched from traditional classrooms to distance learning, both online and via printed packets, in March.                 Semester grades will be determined by grade level at the elementary, middle and junior high schools in the district, according to Superintendent Carolyn Stewart.                 For students at Desert Valley, Diamondback and Sunrise Schools, overall second semester grades for students in kindergarten through fourth grades…

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Elters interviews for county manager post

A Phoenix man with deep roots in Kingman and northwest Arizona is a contender for the position of Mohave County Manager. Sam Elters is one of four applicants for the job being interviewed by a screening panel.   Elters was a Mohave County public works employee long ago when was hired by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Elters served as Area, Kingman District and State Engineer for ADOT before he transitioned into the private sector.   Elters and three other men were scheduled for interviews scheduled Wednesday afternoon by Presiding Superior Court Judge Chuck Gurtler, County Attorney Matt Smith, Sheriff Doug Schuster…

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Elters interviews for county manager post

A Phoenix man with deep roots in Kingman and northwest Arizona is a contender for the position of Mohave County Manager. Sam Elters is one of four applicants for the job being interviewed by a screening panel.   Elters was a Mohave County public works employee long ago when was hired by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Elters served as Area, Kingman District and State Engineer for ADOT before he transitioned into the private sector.   Elters and three other men were scheduled for interviews scheduled Wednesday afternoon by Presiding Superior Court Judge Chuck Gurtler, County Attorney Matt Smith, Sheriff Doug Schuster…

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Emily Anderson of Lake Havasu City receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

Emily Christine Anderson of Lake Havasu City was among 3,417 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a virtual graduation celebration May 9. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Arts and Sciences. The May graduates are from 54 countries, 45 states and Puerto Rico, and 250 Nebraska communities. Go Big Grad: A Husker Graduation Celebration featured a “Dream Big” address from John Cook, head coach of Nebraska volleyball, and appearances by special guests. At the end of the event, Chancellor Ronnie Green officially conferred degrees to students. The celebration can be viewed at https://commencement.unl.edu….

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Emily Anderson of Lake Havasu City receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln degree

Emily Christine Anderson of Lake Havasu City was among 3,417 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during a virtual graduation celebration May 9. Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science from the College of Arts and Sciences. The May graduates are from 54 countries, 45 states and Puerto Rico, and 250 Nebraska communities. Go Big Grad: A Husker Graduation Celebration featured a “Dream Big” address from John Cook, head coach of Nebraska volleyball, and appearances by special guests. At the end of the event, Chancellor Ronnie Green officially conferred degrees to students. The celebration can be viewed at https://commencement.unl.edu….

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