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Temporary road closures of London Bridge and area roads

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Camaros on the Bridge event is set for Saturday, January 25. The public is asked to plan ahead when traveling on McCulloch Boulevard, between Capri Boulevard and Lake Havasu Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., as temporary closures are in place at this time. In addition, the bridge is closed from 7:50 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. to accommodate the event. This temporary closure impacts access to businesses in the area. Please plan ahead to avoid any issues with traveling in this area during this event. Please exercise additional caution and pay special attention to…

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Movie night is Feb. 28

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) monthly movie night will be held Friday, Feb. 28 beginning at 6 p.m. This month’s featured movie will be Key Largo from 1948, feature Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and Edward Robinson. Steven Conn will provide historical and behind the scenes commentary before the movie starts. Family and friends are welcome; popcorn and snacks will be available. A $2 donation provides assistance for center programs. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave., 928-757-2778.

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Discarded meth-filled suitcase scattered over I-40

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Authorities say pounds of illegal drugs were scattered along Interstate 40 after a Mohave County Sheriff’s deputy tried to stop a black sedan two miles east of Kingman for an alleged lane violation Thursday, January 23. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said occupants tossed two suitcases from the passenger side of the eastbound vehicle. “One of the bags hit the ground and broke open, causing a cloud of white powder to be strewn across the interstate,” a news release stated. “Deputies at that time believed the subjects had thrown a large amount of drugs from the vehicle.” Mortensen said…

Bullhead City now a Second Amendment Sanctuary city

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A unanimous January 21 vote by the Bullhead City Council declares the Colorado River community a Second Amendment Sanctuary City. Passage of a resolution pledges commitment in support of gun rights and resistance to any attempt by the state or federal government to erode them in any way. The city of Needles in California passed a similar resolution last July while the Mohave County Board of Supervisors did the same last November. The Board of Supervisors in Yavapai County is expected to consider a Second Amendment support declaration next month. Dave Hawkins

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Two-story home destroyed in blaze

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – An early Thursday fire destroyed an unoccupied, two story residence in downtown Kingman. Public Information Officer Oscar Lopez said Kingman Fire Department personnel responded at 1:11 a.m. to the incident in the 600 block of South Fourth Street. “First arriving fire personnel found heavy fire and smoke exiting the structure,” Lopez said. “Crews were able to conduct a primary all clear on the first floor, but were forced to evacuate as the structure was deemed unsafe.” Lopez said utility workers handled some electric lines that were inhibiting firefighting operations. The blaze was brought under control in about an…

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Maintenance worker arrested for burglary

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

MOHAVE VALLEY – A maintenance man has been arrested for stealing a large television set from a residential property to which he had access through his employment. An investigation began January 12 when Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to activation of a security system alarm at a residence in the 1000 block of Dike Road. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies learned that a 65″ TV had been stolen from the home. “Video surveillance from the residence was obtained and showed a male subject enter the residence and leave with the TV,” a news release said. It said neighbors helped…

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Temporary road closures of London Bridge and area roads

Movie night is Feb. 28

Discarded meth-filled suitcase scattered over I-40

Bullhead City now a Second Amendment Sanctuary city

Two-story home destroyed in blaze

Maintenance worker arrested for burglary

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