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A new season

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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Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis hosts scholarship dinner to support local youth

KINGMAN – Saturday, March 7, The Kingman Powerhouse Kiwanis hosted its scholarship dinner at the Club for Youth from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This St. Patrick’s Day Celebration helped to raise money to support scholarships for graduating seniors at $20 a ticket, along with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle. The 2020 Scholarship dinner was sponsored by Unisource Energy Services, Anderson Auto Group, Baker Chevron, Kingman Regional Medical Center, The Law office of Deborah A. Liverence, Deana Nelson- State Farm, 66 Auto Sales, TNC Insurance, Kermit’s Transmission, JM Eagle, Living Waters Hospice, ReMax Preferred, Matt Ladendecker-Edward Jones, Foothills Bank,…

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Westbound lane restrictions on Interstate 40 near Seligman and Anvil Rock Road through mid-July

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for westbound lane restrictions on Interstate 40 near Seligman between mileposts 123 and 108 through mid-July. Drivers should plan for the following restrictions to be in place: One lane of traffic will be maintained on westbound I- 40 at all times. Law enforcement may be on site to assist with traffic control.  Eastbound I-40 will have intermittent left-lane closures along the project route for construction vehicle access. ADOT is working on a project to improve roadway safety and pavement conditions. The project includes reconstructing sections of the roadway, milling and replacing pavement,…

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Bullhead City seeking transit commissioners

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Bullhead Area Transit System Commission (“BATS”). The BATS Commission makes recommendations to the Bullhead City Council regarding the development and maintenance of a public transportation system for the city.  The BATS Commission meets quarterly on the first Monday of February, May, August, and November; and holds special meetings as required. There is no residency requirement to be eligible to serve on the BATS Commission. Three seats on the BATS Commission are currently available. The positions would begin immediately upon City Council approval and expire on…

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Funding for Rancho Santa Fe interchange project changes

KINGMAN – The formula for funding Kingman’s Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe interchange project has evolved. Two of the three funding sources remain the same, but the third has changed according to Mayor Jen Miles, City Manager Ron Foggin and city spokeswoman Colleen Haines. $20 million from the state remains available for the next four years and the city is committed to providing several million dollars more. It’s the third leg of the funding stool that has been altered. Sunbelt Development had explored creation of a Community Facilities District wherein benefiting property owners would contribute to project cost. That’s no…

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Gear up for Bike Safety Rodeo

BULLHEAD CITY – Gear up for the 25th Annual Carrie Edgmon Bicycle Safety Rodeo! The event will be held on Saturday, March 21 in the south Bullhead City Wal-Mart parking lot from 9 a.m. until noon. The event is sponsored by the Bullhead City Police and Fire Departments, Wal-Mart and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC). A safety course will be set up for children to ride and put their safety skills and knowledge to the test. Children will learn the rules of the road from Bullhead City Police Officers who will be on hand to help kids go through…

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