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Habitual criminal ordered to 10-year prison sentence

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A ten-year prison term was ordered Wednesday, April 15, for a Lake Havasu City man who has been convicted in five different criminal cases in the last nine years. Judge Billy Sipe imposed the harshest punishment possible under terms of the plea agreement entered for George Touchkov, 38. Touchkov’s latest law enforcement contact came during a traffic stop last November. Touchkov reportedly admitted involvement in the sale of methamphetamine and heroin when questioned by officers. Legal Defender Ron Gilleo said Touchkov’s guilty plea to possession of dangerous drugs for sale involved less than an ounce of methamphetamine last…

COVID-19: Mohave County finishes the day at 51 confirmed cases

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified this afternoon of another positive COVID-19 case in the Kingman service area. This individual is in the 20-44 age range, is in isolation and is recovering at home. Nurses will initiate the contact investigation soon; At this time it cannot be determined if the case is epidemiologically-linked to another case or travel-related. This new case brings to 51 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including two earlier deaths, 29 in Kingman, and 4…

Arizona to light Capitol blue to honor health care workers, first responders

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

State Capitol, Hospitals, Local Government Buildings To Join “Light AZ Blue” To Support Frontline Medical Personnel PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today, April 15, that buildings and structures around the state will be lit blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling COVID-19. As part of the campaign, buildings like the Arizona Capitol, executive tower, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson, State Farm at Tempe Town Lake and more will be lit blue, along with the hashtag #LightAZBlue. “Arizona is immensely grateful to our frontline medical workers and all the men…

Bullhead City Municipal Court modifications

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – While the Bullhead City Municipal Court continues to remain open to the public, many modifications to in-person transactions have been implemented. People are strongly encouraged to avoid coming to the courthouse. There is a limit of 2 persons from the public allowed inside the building. Only those who have scheduled business will be allowed to enter. Most matters are being continued to June, with the exception of payments. Payments are accepted by phone at 928-763-0130 or online at http://www.azcourtpay.com/. If you have non-essential matters with the court, please call 928-763-0130 or email bullheadcitymunicipalcourt@courts.az.gov. If you have an essential matter or…

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Asphalt Repairs on Eastern

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

-Closures Later this Week- KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will be completing asphalt repairs on sections of Eastern Street. Starting Thursday, April 16, Eastern St. will be closed in two sections; the first section will be closest to Interstate 40, with the second section being closed at Broudy Drive. Both areas will be open by the end Thursday. The first closure will occur between Detroit Avenue and Calumet Ave. beginning at 6:00 a.m. this Thursday, and ending at approximately 12:00 p.m. During this time there will be no through access on Eastern Ave and access to the south side…

Coronavirus: One new positive case in Kingman, bringing total to 50 for county

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing was notified this morning of one new positive COVID-19 case in the Kingman service area. The individual is in the 45-54 year old age range, in isolation and recovering at home. The contact investigation has been initiated by our public health nurses and it has been determined that this case is not epi-liked to another confirmed case nor is it travel-related. This new case brings to 50 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including…

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Habitual criminal ordered to 10-year prison sentence

COVID-19: Mohave County finishes the day at 51 confirmed cases

Arizona to light Capitol blue to honor health care workers, first responders

Bullhead City Municipal Court modifications

Asphalt Repairs on Eastern

Coronavirus: One new positive case in Kingman, bringing total to 50 for county

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