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Dear Editor, During the recent Trump administration’s U.S.

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Safe evacuation in Lake Havasu City garage fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:30 p.m.

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Rhythm & Brews festival returns for third year

KINGMAN — The Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce

Nancy Griffith Terhaar

March 12, 1948 – May 29, 2026 Nancy,

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BULLHEAD CITY — Twenty volunteers from Bullhead City

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KINGMAN – An alleged scam artist was arrested

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County jail RN recognized for outstanding work

KINGMAN – A nurse who works at the Mohave County Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers has been chosen as the region’s team member of the quarter. Staci Philips RN, Director of Nursing at the detention centers said that LPN Tabitha Howell was selected for the honor based on her performance in relation to Wellpath’s core values. Wellpath is the contracted party which provides inmate health care in Kingman at both the Adult and Juvenile Detention Centers. Philips said Howell is recognized for her quality patient care, dedication and motivation. She said Howell has outstanding communication skills, a positive outlook and enjoys respect…

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BOS workshop: Gurtler, Angius banter over budget

MOHAVE COUNTY – A pair of powerful elected officials had some intense exchanges during the budget workshop Mohave County Supervisors conducted on Thursday, March 14. The sharpness of the banter between Supervisor Hildy Angius and Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler caught others by surprise. Angius expressed concern about various raises proposed for court staff, including directors in Court Finance and Human Resources. Gurtler noted many court system positions have been under compensated for a long period of time. “It’s really hard to stomach having court employees being the bastard step-children in the county,” Gurtler said. He said court staff suffers while…

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Bullhead Elementary seeking parent input about school year options

BULLHEAD CITY – With the likelihood that some level of COVID-19 restrictions impacting schools will remain in place through the summer, the Bullhead City Elementary School District is asking parents and guardians to share opinions about options for the new school year, which is scheduled to start July 29.  The online survey is on the District website, www.crsk12.org, where it is available in English and Spanish.  The direct link is at https://www.crsk12.org/recent_announcements/bcesd_parent__family_survey. “Our teachers have been planning for instruction, and our administrators have begun planning the reopening of school buildings,” said Superintendent Carolyn Stewart.  “Even though Gov. Ducey has rescinded…

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Bullhead Elementary seeking parent input about school year options

BULLHEAD CITY – With the likelihood that some level of COVID-19 restrictions impacting schools will remain in place through the summer, the Bullhead City Elementary School District is asking parents and guardians to share opinions about options for the new school year, which is scheduled to start July 29.  The online survey is on the District website, www.crsk12.org, where it is available in English and Spanish.  The direct link is at https://www.crsk12.org/recent_announcements/bcesd_parent__family_survey. “Our teachers have been planning for instruction, and our administrators have begun planning the reopening of school buildings,” said Superintendent Carolyn Stewart.  “Even though Gov. Ducey has rescinded…

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COVID-19 update: County ends weekend at 249 cases

Newest cases all in Kingman area MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 3 COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County.  All three are in the Kingman service area.  Two are in the 20-44 year age range. One of those is hospitalized and linked to another confirmed case.  The other is in isolation, recovering at home, and linked to another confirmed case.  The third is 65+, in isolation, recovering at home, and is linked to another case. There are now 50 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including…

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COVID-19 update: County ends weekend at 249 cases

Newest cases all in Kingman area MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 3 COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County.  All three are in the Kingman service area.  Two are in the 20-44 year age range. One of those is hospitalized and linked to another confirmed case.  The other is in isolation, recovering at home, and linked to another confirmed case.  The third is 65+, in isolation, recovering at home, and is linked to another case. There are now 50 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including…

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