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I got my son taken from me and

Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer

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Schneider found guilty of sexual assault; faces 5+

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Golden Valley man awaits

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Woman pleads guilty to leaving children home alone

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – A Lake Havasu

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Judge criticizes plea deal for organized crime rail

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A local judge has again

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Two kilos of cocaine seized after three-mile chase

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Almost 4.5 pounds

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Alleged child pornographer arrested

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man was arrested last month following an investigation of child pornography that began early this year. Daniel Knight, 27, was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention facility for sexual exploitation of a minor. The investigation began in February after a woman contacted Lake Havasu police. She said she discovered dozens of images of child porn in a file in the phone that was returned after she allowed Knight to borrow it. Police reports show Knight first denied using the phone, before he subsequently said that he thought the downloaded images were…

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Judge says Wright deal is wrong

KINGMAN – A local judge has rejected a plea agreement proposed for the Henderson man who used a modified armored vehicle that served as his home to block the U.S. 93 Colorado River bridge linking Arizona with Nevada north of Kingman. It was nearly two years ago when Matthew Wright, 32, stopped traffic on the bridge during a 90-minute ordeal that ended when he drove south into the Arizona desert where his big rig was immobilized. It was revealed during Monday’s hearing in Kingman that Wright claims he was protesting government handling of the shooting massacre that killed 58 people…

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‘Black Lives Matter’ protest set for Kingman

KINGMAN – Two young Kingman women staging a Black Lives Matter protest say they’ve received death threats on social media. Shai Weaver and Naysha Powell say they have encountered resistance as they plan a peaceful assembly at Locomotive Park from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Weaver said they’ve been taking screen shots of the threats and turning them over to local law enforcement officials. She said one encouraged citizens to arm themselves and use the demonstrators for target practice and sniper fire. “We are aware of that and we…

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BLM announces recreational improvements at Burro Creek Campground

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin a four-month restroom renovation project at Burro Creek Campground on June 6, improving facilities that have been in operation since 1991. The project, which is expected to run through October, will update plumbing, including water, septic and vent lines; and will replace most interior fixtures, such as toilets, stall partitions, sinks, water fountains, access doors and vanity mirrors. External improvements will include replacing the roof and installing solar panels for downward shielded lights, which will enhance nighttime safety. Due to construction, visitor access to restroom facilities and…

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BLM announces recreational improvements at Burro Creek Campground

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office will begin a four-month restroom renovation project at Burro Creek Campground on June 6, improving facilities that have been in operation since 1991. The project, which is expected to run through October, will update plumbing, including water, septic and vent lines; and will replace most interior fixtures, such as toilets, stall partitions, sinks, water fountains, access doors and vanity mirrors. External improvements will include replacing the roof and installing solar panels for downward shielded lights, which will enhance nighttime safety. Due to construction, visitor access to restroom facilities and…

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Police warn of prize notification, lottery scams

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department is warning the public, particularly seniors, about lottery and prize notification scams. Two local victims recently received a phone call from a man claiming to be from “Publisher’s Clearing House.” The scammer gave very specific instructions on how to send money for “taxes” or “processing fees” in order to collect their winnings.When one of the victims discovered it was a scam and refused to send more money, the scam artist threatened that the FBI would be involved if they didn’t pay the fee/taxes. The following are ‘red flags’ to help identify this scam, courtesy…

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