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Artist Talks and Treats is Saturday

KINGMAN – Join the ArtHub for a free event, Artist Talks and Treats, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 10 to11 a.m. Nibble on complimentary tasty treats as you enjoy presentations by local artists and learn what it means to live a life in the arts. Talks will reveal life behind the scenes and the magic behind the making. Bring your questions and curiosities for the Q&A section after the presentation. Donations are always welcome to support your local arts nonprofit. The February presenter is the very talented Karen Lopez! Enjoy tasty treats that are being provided by Route 66 Bakery. The…

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Northern Ave crash may have been due to medical episode

KINGMAN – A heavy-duty pickup truck left a field of debris when it barreled along Northern Avenue in north Kingman and crashed through a business at Van Nuys Rd., Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 12. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responding at 4:00 p.m. discovered the blue 2020 Chevy truck protruding through the building and its injured 65-year-old driver. “It is suspected that the driver suffered a medical episode, causing him to accelerate to a high rate of speed,” said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “The truck left the roadway and struck multiple mailboxes, advertisement banners and a business sign pole with a…

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Bullhead Fire hosts Leadership Development Academy

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead Fire Department (BHCFD), in partnership with the Kingman Fire Department hosted a Leadership Development Academy February 3 through 7. A total of 41 participants from surrounding departments were in attendance. The five-day academy was a joint effort to focus on Leadership and Management Training for Supervisors of the area Fire Departments. Instructors were current or former Chief Officers from around the State of Arizona. BCFD Fire Chief Patrick Moore stated, “The training is an invaluable opportunity for our personnel to improve their supervisory skills and network with peers throughout the area, and we are fortunate…

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Colorado River Open Invitational Tournament in city for holiday weekend

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is once again gearing up for a large sports tourism weekend that is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy. The 22st Annual Colorado River Open Invitational Tournament (CRIT) is a three-day tournament that will be held Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. The City and AYSO Region 397 will host over 100 teams again this year. The teams will begin to arrive on Friday, February 14 to register and prepare for the tournament. All games will be played at the Rotary Park Soccer Complex at 2315 Balboa Dr. “AYSO Region…

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No BOS meeting on President’s Day

KINGMAN – Due to Presidents’ Day falling on Monday, Feb. 17, the next Mohave County Board of Supervisors Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m. in Kingman at the county’s administration building at 700 W. Beale St. There will be no Monday, March 2 meeting due to the annual National Associations of Counties Conference. Meetings will resume on Monday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. in Kingman. It is the only scheduled meeting in March. April features two meetings: Monday, April 6 at 9:30 a.m. in Kingman and one in Lake Havasu City on Monday, April 20…

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Whitney, Armstrong, Ehrhardt, Walker throw hats in ring for political seats

KINGMAN – The head of a Kingman based law firm has declared intent to run for Mohave County Attorney. Bryan Whitney visited the county elections office last Friday, indicating interest in challenging county attorney Matt Smith. The incumbent has been with the county attorney’s office for 32 years, half of them as its leader. Smith has run unopposed each time previously. Two more Kingman area residents have declared intent to run for District 4 Mohave County supervisor. Rick Armstrong and Jack Ehrhardt seek the seat that is defended by incumbent board member Jean Bishop. Former member Keith Walker is the…

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