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ADOT to replace Virgin River Bridge No. 1 along I-15 near Littlefield

Project will ensure commerce can continue through corridor  PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to begin work on replacing Virgin River Bridge No. 1 along Interstate 15 with a brand new bridge that will increase safety and help the corridor to continue carrying commerce for decades to come. Work on the $56 million project is set to begin Monday, Feb. 8. At first, most of the work will occur below the bridge. Later this year, drivers can expect traffic shifts as the bridge is rebuilt first along the northbound lanes and then the southbound lanes. One lane…

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ADOT to replace Virgin River Bridge No. 1 along I-15 near Littlefield

Project will ensure commerce can continue through corridor  PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is set to begin work on replacing Virgin River Bridge No. 1 along Interstate 15 with a brand new bridge that will increase safety and help the corridor to continue carrying commerce for decades to come. Work on the $56 million project is set to begin Monday, Feb. 8. At first, most of the work will occur below the bridge. Later this year, drivers can expect traffic shifts as the bridge is rebuilt first along the northbound lanes and then the southbound lanes. One lane…

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Water allocation continues to be source of friction

MOHAVE COUNTY – There’s a new development as much of western Arizona opposes recommended transfer of 4th priority Colorado River water to the Phoenix area. The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has roughly doubled the amount of water it is recommends to be transferred to quench development thirst in the town of Queen Creek. After an extensive public hearing and review process, ADWR Director Tom Buschatzke last Sept. decided to support the transfer of 1,078 acre-feet per year from farmland in the Cibola area, south of Lake Havasu City. Behind the scenes negotiation led to a Jan. 20 decision by…

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Prison ordered for Kingman drug dealer

KINGMAN – A 7.5-year prison sentence was ordered Wednesday for a Kingman drug dealer. The punishment imposed by Mohave County Judge Doug Camacho was stipulated in the plea agreement convicting 46-year-old Jesus Sanchez of possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Deputy county attorney Amanda Claerhout said officers executing a search warrant last Nov. at a home in the 400 block of Wilshire Avenue discovered the meth in the convict’s bedroom. Dave Hawkins

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Police making progress in burglary, robbery cases

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City police report progress in their investigation of small business burglary and robbery incidents that occurred within a short time span last month. Investigation resulted in the identification of suspects Matthew David Patrick, 18, and Anthony Robert Wartella. Bullhead City police department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said Patrick and Wartella entered the Maverick gas station on Desert Foothills Boulevard on Dec. 14. She said one of them stole merchandise while the other assaulted and dragged a female employee as she tried to get help. “They fled with hundreds of dollars’ worth of tobacco products,” Fromelt said. “Shortly…

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Republican group meets

KINGMAN – Conservative Republican Club of Kingman will have its February meeting on Monday, February 8 at 11:15 a.m. at the BPO Elks Club at 900 Gates Avenue (across from the golf course).  Guest speakers will be Mohave County District 1’s newest Supervisor Travis Lingenfelter, and Mohave County Elections Director Allen Tempert.  Lingenfelter will be speaking about the budget, future plans, and coping with the pandemic. Tempert will talk on the recent election and steps being taken to ensure election integrity.  There will be time for open questioning as well. The meeting is open to the public, and admission costs…

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