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Rodriguez rejects plea deal in death of her daughter

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City woman charged in the death of her daughter is rolling the dice on a possible life-long prison term rather than accept a plea agreement offer that mandates a 5- to 10-year sentence. 27-year-old Brittany Rodriquez has opted to go to trial on a first-degree murder charge rather than enter a deal that would convict her of attempted child abuse. Prosecutor Jacob Cote told the court during a Wednesday hearing that he would negotiate no further and that his offer would expire by the end of the day. Rodriquez held her ground and…

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Beale Street Theater presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Beale Street Theater’s Spring show will return after its postponement during COVID-19 in March. June 25 and 26, director Bob Blake and cast will be performing at 7 p.m. at Metcalf Park, 315 W. Beale Street both nights. The show is a satirical summary of every Shakespeare work, including that of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Black Bridge Brewery will also be selling Shakespeare-themed beer during the show in support of the theater. The show will be performed on the stage at Metcalf Park with a minimal set designed specifically to be portable to and from the venue….

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Beale Street Theater presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Beale Street Theater’s Spring show will return after its postponement during COVID-19 in March. June 25 and 26, director Bob Blake and cast will be performing at 7 p.m. at Metcalf Park, 315 W. Beale Street both nights. The show is a satirical summary of every Shakespeare work, including that of Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Black Bridge Brewery will also be selling Shakespeare-themed beer during the show in support of the theater. The show will be performed on the stage at Metcalf Park with a minimal set designed specifically to be portable to and from the venue….

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Vanover pleads guilty in mom’s brutal murder

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman woman has pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of her own mother. A plea agreement for Carrie Vanover, 24, was entered during a Wednesday hearing before Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle. Terms of the deal are identical to a plea agreement recently entered for Vanover’s boyfriend Mark Baldonado, 32, Kingman. Baldonado was recently sentenced to life in prison, which in this case means that he will have to serve at least 25 years before eligible for release from prison. The same punishment is specified for Vanover who is scheduled to be…

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COVID-19 update: 19 new cases, four deaths

Pam Wanner6 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 19 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and four deaths. All four deaths occurred in the Bullhead City service area and are previously reported cases. One of them is in the 70-79 year age range; two are 80-89; one is 90+. Of the 19 new cases, 13 are in the Bullhead City service area. Ten of those cases are under investigation. Two cases are 19-29; three cases are 30-39; three cases are 40-49; one case is 50-59; one case is 60-69. The final three Bullhead…

No change in proposed LHC property tax rate

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Truth in Taxation notice is published to inform Lake Havasu City property owners of the City’s proposed property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. Lake Havasu City is proposing that the property tax rate remain unchanged from the previous year. The amount of property tax paid by Lake Havasu City property owners to the City is determined by two factors: the property tax rate, as determined by the City, and the assessed value, as determined by the County. Although the City is proposing to keep the property tax rate the same, there is an…

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Rodriguez rejects plea deal in death of her daughter

Beale Street Theater presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged

Beale Street Theater presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged

Vanover pleads guilty in mom’s brutal murder

COVID-19 update: 19 new cases, four deaths

No change in proposed LHC property tax rate

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