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Kingman Fire, Police Departments taking extra safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman would like to reassure the community that firefighters, police officers, and first responders are taking every step necessary to ensure the safety of those teams and the community they serve. City first responders are being supplied correct personal protective equipment (PPEs) by county and state officials. The city’s supplies for this equipment is at sustainable and appropriate levels of response are being gauged for each call dispatch receives. The City will reiterate the need for people to practice social distancing and adhere to the CDC Guidelines. The city sincerely appreciates those in our…

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National Guard presence for re-stocking only

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department informs the community that in response to an order signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona National Guard is present in communities throughout Arizona starting today, Saturday, March 28. The mission of the Arizona National Guard is to transport supplies to grocery stores, and provide relief to store employees by stocking shelves with food and necessities. This mission is completed on a routine basis and the Arizona National Guard is not providing any security measures for the stores. The Lake Havasu City Police Department continues to handle all security…

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National Guard presence for re-stocking only

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Police Department informs the community that in response to an order signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, the Arizona National Guard is present in communities throughout Arizona starting today, Saturday, March 28. The mission of the Arizona National Guard is to transport supplies to grocery stores, and provide relief to store employees by stocking shelves with food and necessities. This mission is completed on a routine basis and the Arizona National Guard is not providing any security measures for the stores. The Lake Havasu City Police Department continues to handle all security…

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EPCOR battle begins

Bullhead City files condemnation docs with court BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City filed its eminent domain action in Mohave County Superior Court Friday afternoon. The City seeks Court-ordered condemnation in its bid to acquire the local assets of the EPCOR water company. Officials with the utility have promised to expend every resource available to fight what is expected to be a long and expensive legal battle. The first hearing in the case has been scheduled April 7 before Judge Lee Jantzen. Dave Hawkins

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Deputies, suspect injured in brawl

DOLAN SPRINGS – A Dolan Springs man suffered a puffy face when battered while battling Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies for more than a half hour early Tuesday. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said it was 2:00 a.m. when the sheriff’s office was asked to check into a suspicious vehicle report in the 13000 block of N. Joshua Drive in Dolan Springs. Mortensen said the reporting party advised that a semi-truck had parked near her neighbor’s home and that a man was walking near the property with a flashlight. She said deputies stopped the suspect vehicle and made contact with its driver Aldan…

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MCSO lobbies closed to the public

MOHAVE COUNTY – Due to possible COVID-19 health concerns, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) lobby and all substations will be closed to the public. This includes offices in Lake Havasu City, Mohave Valley, Colorado City, and Beaverdam/ Littlefield. Staff will remain working and will continue practicing the CDC recommended Social Distancing while keeping staff and the community safe. During this difficult time, MCSO will continue to serve the public in the most efficient and safe way possible. They will continue to serve the public through phone, email, and US Postal service. The main office in Kingman is equipped with…

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