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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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Bullhead shooting investigation underway

BULLHEAD CITY – An attempted homicide investigation is underway in Bullhead City. Police Department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a woman was shot Sunday afternoon in the 1100 block of Zircon Road. The victim was flown to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment of her injuries. An unidentified male was arrested.   No further details were initially provided

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Drug courier takes prison deal

BULLHEAD CITY – A drug mule from Bullhead City pleaded guilty and went straight to jail Tuesday, willfully skipping the 30-day period that usually elapses before sentencing. Amanda Boone, 37, told Mohave County judge Doug Camacho she prefers to start serving time to get it over with as soon as possible. Judge Camacho imposed the five-year prison term mandated in the plea agreement. Several charges in two criminal cases were dismissed in exchange for Boone’s conviction on a transportation of danger drugs for sale charge. Prosecutor Rod Albright said Boone was driving when pulled over on Interstate 40, about eight…

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Drug courier takes prison deal

BULLHEAD CITY – A drug mule from Bullhead City pleaded guilty and went straight to jail Tuesday, willfully skipping the 30-day period that usually elapses before sentencing. Amanda Boone, 37, told Mohave County judge Doug Camacho she prefers to start serving time to get it over with as soon as possible. Judge Camacho imposed the five-year prison term mandated in the plea agreement. Several charges in two criminal cases were dismissed in exchange for Boone’s conviction on a transportation of danger drugs for sale charge. Prosecutor Rod Albright said Boone was driving when pulled over on Interstate 40, about eight…

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Unrelated assaults keep officers busy

A Fort Mohave man’s assault of a woman and a California man’s unrelated attack of a detention officer are detailed in a Thursday news release from the Mohave County Sheriff’s office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of S. Lynn Dr., at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.  “Multiple reporting parties advised that neighbors were outside yelling and fighting,” Mortensen said. Deputies found no indication of an outside disturbance before they made contact with a woman and another witness who indicated they had been drinking with Christopher John Mauch,…

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Unrelated assaults keep officers busy

A Fort Mohave man’s assault of a woman and a California man’s unrelated attack of a detention officer are detailed in a Thursday news release from the Mohave County Sheriff’s office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded to a disturbance call at an apartment complex in the 4100 block of S. Lynn Dr., at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.  “Multiple reporting parties advised that neighbors were outside yelling and fighting,” Mortensen said. Deputies found no indication of an outside disturbance before they made contact with a woman and another witness who indicated they had been drinking with Christopher John Mauch,…

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Havasu looking to acquire its own municipal court building

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The pandemic impacted closure of Havasu Fitness presents Lake Havasu City with an opportunity to fulfill its plan to operate its own municipal court facility. The city has been leasing court space from Mohave County since August, 2019 when Mohave County and the city deconsolidated their operations in the county building on College Street. City Manager Jess Knudson, during the August 11 council meeting, said its owners are interested in selling the 1.6-acre parcel and 19,000 sq. ft. Fitness Center building at 92 Acoma Boulevard for $3-million.  “This opportunity presented itself just a few months ago….

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