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Martin gets 16 years for daughter’s death

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A 16-year prison term has been ordered for the Lake Havasu City man who pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the May, 2019 death of his 18-month-old daughter. Punishment imposed during a June 19 hearing by Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle was mandated in a plea agreement for Ty Martin, 24. Martin’s daughter died when left in a hot vehicle while the defendant got high and played video games with a friend. Dave Hawkins

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COVID-19 update: 27 new cases, one death

Matthew Wanner6 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 27 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and one death. The death is from a previously reported case in the Kingman service area. That person is in the 70-79 year age range. Twenty of the new cases are in the Bullhead City service area. Six are in the Lake Havasu City service area. One is in the Kingman service area. Of the 20 Bullhead City area cases, 17 are recovering at home and their cases are under investigation. Of those, three are 0-10; six are…

New members needed on LHC Boards and Commissions

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City has various Commission and Board positions available for citizens to serve and participate in the process of Lake Havasu City government! The City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering for the following positions: Airport Advisory Board has five regular (pilot and non-pilot) and two alternate (pilot and non-pilot) positions available. The Airport Advisory Board is a direct channel of communication between the public and the Municipal Airport. The Board of Adjustment has four regular and three alternate positions. The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals of actions…

Woman commits suicide in holding cell

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A local woman reportedly committed suicide in a Bullhead City holding cell late Sunday afternoon. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said 34-year-old Amber Dawne Fagundes was unresponsive when she was discovered with an undisclosed item wrapped around her neck at 4:20 p.m. Fagundes was being detained on disorderly conduct, marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia charges. Lake Havasu City police are conducting an independent investigation of her death. Dave Hawkins

Tri-City Council meeting slated

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The next Tri-City Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m. in Lake Havasu City. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City Clerk’s office 928-453-4142.

MRF to postpone summer meetings

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Although this is an election year of extreme importance, the Board of the Mohave Republican Forum (MRF) has unanimously determined that the “health risks” of holding in-person meetings is too great as the COVID 19 figures are trending upward. Thus, there will be no MRF meetings in June or July, prior to the early voting and Primary. MRF is uncertain as to when meetings will resume. MRF encourages voters to seek information regarding each candidate to make an informed decision. Under the circumstances of 2020, the MRF membership will not be able to conduct a vote as to…

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Martin gets 16 years for daughter’s death

COVID-19 update: 27 new cases, one death

New members needed on LHC Boards and Commissions

Woman commits suicide in holding cell

Tri-City Council meeting slated

MRF to postpone summer meetings

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