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Route 66 Fest held at Lewis Kingman Park

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A big celebration of Route 66

No Kings Rally returned to Kingman Saturday

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Kingman Free Thinkers hosted

3rd Annual Monster Mutt Mash: Trunk or treat

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The 3rd Annual Monster Mutt

Calvary Chapel hosts 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch over

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Calvary Chapel in Kingman presented

Bulldog All-Class Reunion takes over downtown Kingman

KINGMAN, Ariz. – All classes of the Kingman

Beale Street Theater hosts sold out screening of

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The screening of filmmaker John

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Bullhead school board votes to quarantine 8th grade group

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Elementary School District Governing Board voted unanimously Sunday night to temporarily return one group of eighth grade students at Fox Creek Junior High School to Phase One (virtual) classes through Thursday, November 12, due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests. Due to federal laws that protect the privacy of the individual who is not well, BCESD does not share any personal identifying information about who has tested positive. The temporary move is effective when school resumes Monday morning (November 2). Approximately 100 students and five faculty members in the group known as “8-B” may have…

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Local dog trainer up for national award

Twelve dog trainers, representing 12 states, are vying for the title of 2020 Greatmats National Dog Trainer of the Year. For Arizona, Marsha Tonkinson of K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training in Golden Valley is vying for the award. The award is part of Greatmats’ 6th Annual National Award Series, which honors instructors, coaches and trainers who have made a positive impact on their clients and communities. Past winners of the award include world dog agility champion Abbey Beasley and celebrity dog trainer Sarah Carson of “America’s Got Talent” fame, along with two-time winner Jeremy Joseph brown and Hannah Ernst. Voting…

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Former coach charged for alleged sexual relations with student

BULLHEAD CITY – A school employee in Bullhead City faces prosecution for alleged sexual relations with a former student. 42-year-old Joey Leslie was arrested Thursday at the Mohave Accelerated Learning center where was employed as an Instruction Aide and basketball coach. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said an investigation began when a 21-year old woman reported having a sexual relationship with Leslie when she was 15. Detectives learned that the sexual offenses occurred with the victim for approximately three years,” Fromelt said. Fromelt said investigators are not aware of other alleged victims. Leslie was charged with sexual conduct with a minor….

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Mask actions clear as mud

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave County mask requirements appear to have eased substantially following approval of two motions during Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Citizens are no longer required to wear face cover when in many county buildings, but rules vary for portions of the county workforce. Results of the separate board votes are murky when you muddle through the special session involving local management of the coronavirus pandemic. The board first approved a motion to rescind the requirement that non-exempt citizens must wear face cover while attending meetings held in the Board’s auditorium. After dissenting in that vote, Supervisor Buster…

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Havasu man charged with child porn

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Authorities seized electronic devices and arrested a Lake Havasu City man as part of an ongoing investigation involving child pornography. Police said the investigation began months ago after an internet crimes task force reported detection of illegal image downloading. Detectives executed a search warrant on Tuesday, Oct. 27 after pinpointing the residence in question in the 3100 block of Desert View Court. Sergeant Tom Gray said Daniel Weidner, 36, was arrested at a separate location in Lake Havasu. Weidner was booked into jail for five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Dave Hawkins

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Havasu man charged with child porn

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Authorities seized electronic devices and arrested a Lake Havasu City man as part of an ongoing investigation involving child pornography. Police said the investigation began months ago after an internet crimes task force reported detection of illegal image downloading. Detectives executed a search warrant on Tuesday, Oct. 27 after pinpointing the residence in question in the 3100 block of Desert View Court. Sergeant Tom Gray said Daniel Weidner, 36, was arrested at a separate location in Lake Havasu. Weidner was booked into jail for five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Dave Hawkins

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