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City meetings cancelled for next week

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Due to the recent cyber-attack on the City of Kingman government operations, the March 9, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and the March 10 Board of Adjustment meeting have been cancelled. As of March 5, the City of Kingman continues to experience computer system issues and therefore cannot process any online communications. They are working to restore these services as soon as possible. Please, visit the city’s website for the most current updates. www.cityofkingman.gov

Mack makes history as first defendant in new courthouse

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The new Mohave County Courthouse addition holds its first jury trials next week. Superior Court jury trials held in the adjacent historic courthouse in downtown Kingman were suspended in December, when coronavirus case numbers were spiking. Prospective jurors will be summoned Monday for the trial of Greg Mack. The 49-year-old Kingman man is accused of scuffling with Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies during a 2018 landlord tenant dispute in Valle Vista. Mack is charged with aggravated assault upon an officer, resisting arrest, escape and criminal trespass. Mack is represented by private counsel from Phoenix. Prosecutor Jeff Haws said the…

Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has been notified that signatures on petitions proposing her recall from office have been validated by the Mohave County Recorder’s Office. Miles said the office has determined that the petitions bear 1,512 valid signatures, 128 more than the minimum number required to qualify the question. Recall leader James Coffman said he initiated the recall last September largely in protest of the municipal mask mandate that was in effect at that time. Miles said she has until May 11 to resign, consider legal options or declare candidacy in a recall election that she’s been told…

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Shooter apprehended at his home

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman man who allegedly shot two people over a five-hour period was apprehended early Thursday. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says the ordeal began at 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, when deputies responded to a shooting reported in the 2600 block of Potter Ave. in north Kingman. MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the suspect later identified as Jason Allen Campbell, 39, had fled the scene by the time deputies arrived and discovered an adult male with a gunshot to the chest. She said he was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center before he was flown to a Las…

Nine vie for Justice seat

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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City meetings cancelled for next week

Mack makes history as first defendant in new courthouse

Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

Mask mandate moves mayor recall forward

Shooter apprehended at his home

Nine vie for Justice seat

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