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CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR MAY 4

River Cities United Way is hosting its 10th annual Golf Tournament at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course in Kingman on Saturday, May 4th. This fundraising event is open to the public with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.   4-Man Scramble at $80 per participant will include 18 holes, golf cart, and pulled pork lunch.  A payout is the top two teams and the highest score prize.  There will be raffle prizes, and a 50/50 drawing. To register, or if you have questions, contact Greg at Cerbat Cliffs at (928) 753-6593.

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Ribbon Cutting for Newly-Remodeled City Council Chambers

After nearly two years of contracting with the county for use of their facilities, the Kingman City Council is returning to its newly-remodeled council chambers, April 16, 2019. The ribbon cutting will take place at 5:15 p.m., located at 310 North 4th Street, immediately before the work session begins. The Council meeting begins at 7 p.m. “Myself, and all of Council are very excited to come back to the City Complex, with a fresh new look to conduct our business, and welcome those who wish to attend,” Kingman Mayor Jen Miles said. “The city staff did such an amazing job with…

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Egg-citing egg hunt for pooches slated

For the Luv of Paws Domestic Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in collaboration with the Kingman PetCo will host an Easter egg hunt and photo opportunity for dogs. The event will be held at the Kingman Petco on Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your dog to hunt for eggs filled with treats, find special eggs, and win prizes! Easter photos will be available. Admission to the hunt is $5 per dog. For more information contact Cherie DaLynn at 928-897-7304.

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Police searching for bank robber

Police have distributed surveillance system images of a suspect who robbed a Bullhead City bank Friday. They show a white male entering the Mission Bank branch at 1455 Palma Way at about 9:30 a.m.   Police say the man who wore a beanie, mask, dark shirt and jeans told a bank teller he had a gun. The bandit fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash, leaving the scene in a silver passenger vehicle.   No one was hurt in the robbery.   Anyone with information is asked to call the Bullhead City police department (928-763-1999).

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AZGFD warns of possible rabies exposure as temperatures warm

Spring has sprung, temperatures are trending upward and people and pets are on the move outdoors — that means potential exposure to rabies will be on the increase. The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds the public to protect themselves and their pets by keeping a safe distance from wildlife, especially animals that may be behaving abnormally, such as those that appear overly aggressive and/or lacking a fear of humans. “The weather is warming up nicely and people are outside,” said Anne Justice-Allen, AZGFD wildlife veterinarian. “At this time of year, we often see an uptick in the number of…

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Mom gets ten years for failing to protect child

A judge in Kingman ordered a ten-year prison term last Friday for a Bullhead City woman who failed to protect her young daughter from the man who molested her. Judge Billy Sipe’s sentence for Michelle Torrez, 36, was the maximum possible under terms of a plea agreement convicting her of a reduced charge of attempted child abuse. Torrez was in a relationship with Ciprano Fass, the 33-year-old Bullhead City man who pled guilty to sexual conduct with a minor and to a reduced charge of attempted molestation of her eight-year-old daughter. Authorities alleged the inappropriate touching activity occurred in 2017…

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