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Arizona Thunder to debut at Concert in the Park

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Sounds of Kingman will continue its Concert in the Park series on Sunday, June 28 with Arizona Thunder. The concert will be held at Metcalf Park at 4 p.m. This concert was rescheduled from May 17, a process that involved meshing the availability of artists and venue. Sounds of Kingman looks forward to having Arizona Thunder for the first time on the stage. The group has been together for about two years, joined by their mutual passion for music. They play a selection of classic country and rock, together with pop, Cajun, and standards. This concert is free…

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Arizona Thunder to debut at Concert in the Park

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Sounds of Kingman will continue its Concert in the Park series on Sunday, June 28 with Arizona Thunder. The concert will be held at Metcalf Park at 4 p.m. This concert was rescheduled from May 17, a process that involved meshing the availability of artists and venue. Sounds of Kingman looks forward to having Arizona Thunder for the first time on the stage. The group has been together for about two years, joined by their mutual passion for music. They play a selection of classic country and rock, together with pop, Cajun, and standards. This concert is free…

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Vogt charged in weapons offense, endangerment

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Robert John Vogt Jr., 44 of Golden Valley, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies on Sunday, June 14 for his alleged role in a shooting. According to a Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, deputies responded to the area of Bank St. and Jagerson Ave. for a reported weapons offense, and were advised that Vogt had shot two rounds into his brother’s vehicle that he had collided with. The victim advised he had been parked in front of a friend’s house when he observed Vogt’s vehicle coming toward his at a high rate of speed. The victim advised…

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Havasu mom takes plea in baby’s death

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – It took a half dozen tries, but a Lake Havasu City woman charged in the death of her toddler daughter has finally entered a plea agreement. Brittany Rodriquez, 27, pleaded guilty Wednesday (June 17) after balking at change of plea hearings conducted on March 19 and June 10. Judge Billy Sipe noted that no fewer than six change of plea hearings had been scheduled on Rodriquez’ behalf while her case has been pending. Sipe put attorneys on notice that he will reject the agreement unless they convince him that the reduction in charges and punishment is appropriate. Terms…

Rancho Santa Fe Interchange approved

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Mayor Jen Miles said Tuesday’s Kingman City Council approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is a big step forward after years of planning and effort involved with the Rancho Santa Fe Interchange project. She said the IGA with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for phase one involves construction of the Interstate 40 interchange and short arterial extensions to the north and south. City Engineer Greg Henry said phase one will stretch interchange arterials about ¼-mile in each direction, including the parkway that will lead to the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. Henry said ADOT will review design plans…

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Meth, heroin, cash, firearm seized in Chloride

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

CHLORIDE – A significant drug seizure in the town of Chloride is reported following a routine traffic stop. A vehicle driven by Steven James Shaffer, 49, Pocatello, Idaho was pulled over at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Second Street on Tennessee Avenue. Mohave County Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the vehicle was searched after Shaffer was arrested for a valid warrant. She said deputies confiscated 2.5 pounds of methamphetamine and seven ounces of heroin. Mortensen said a small amount of marijuana and a .40 caliber weapon were also seized inside the vehicle. Authorities said about $17,000 in cash was also…

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Arizona Thunder to debut at Concert in the Park

Arizona Thunder to debut at Concert in the Park

Vogt charged in weapons offense, endangerment

Havasu mom takes plea in baby’s death

Rancho Santa Fe Interchange approved

Meth, heroin, cash, firearm seized in Chloride

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