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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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82-year-old takes plea in choking health care worker

BULLHEAD CITY – An April 16 sentencing hearing has been scheduled for an elderly Bullhead City man who expressed confusion during a recent change of plea hearing in Kingman. William Forshey, 82, reluctantly pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for attacking a health care worker while he was being treated last October at a medical facility in the 2700 block of Silvercreek Road. “I didn’t do a thing,” Forshey said during one portion of the hearing. “I have a problem thinking clearly since all this has happened.” Prosecutor Karolina Czaplinska said Forshey became violent when he was a patient in the…

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82-year-old takes plea in choking health care worker

BULLHEAD CITY – An April 16 sentencing hearing has been scheduled for an elderly Bullhead City man who expressed confusion during a recent change of plea hearing in Kingman. William Forshey, 82, reluctantly pleaded guilty to aggravated assault for attacking a health care worker while he was being treated last October at a medical facility in the 2700 block of Silvercreek Road. “I didn’t do a thing,” Forshey said during one portion of the hearing. “I have a problem thinking clearly since all this has happened.” Prosecutor Karolina Czaplinska said Forshey became violent when he was a patient in the…

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Essential services: List provides clarity for business owners, workers

“Essential services” to include: Health care and public health operations, including hospitals, public health entities, distributors of personal protective equipment and biotechnology companies; Human services operations, including those that provide services for the elderly, those with developmental disabilities, foster and adoption children and the homeless; Infrastructure operations, including food production, utility operators, construction and internet providers; Government functions, including first responders, emergency management personnel, 911 operators, child protection staff, welfare providers and more; Business operations, including grocery and medicine providers, outdoor recreation; Organizations that provide charitable and social services, including religious and secular non-profit organizations and food banks; Media organizations,…

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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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