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The law is for good to those who obey it

On New Year’s Day, my wife Lynda and I, drove to Las Vegas to shop at our favorite store: Camping World™. On the trip over, and the return trip to Kingman, the traffic was heavy; and because of the celebration many had the night before, the police and state troopers were out in force. We encountered eight instances in which motorists were stopped for excessive speed. If you have ever received a speeding ticket, you know of the irritation. First, there is the embarrassment that comes from you own wrong-doing; second is the painfulness of the cost imposed; and third,…

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Master Plan community input meeting slated

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department is holding a community input meeting Thursday, January 23, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Park Community Center located at 3345 Harrison Street. The City of Kingman is seeking public input on community needs for Parks, Recreation, Golf and Trails. For more information regarding the community meeting, please call (928)757-7919. The city is conducting a facilities master plan to assess the condition and use of our facilities and programs. The focus is on the Centennial Park Community Center, trails, pools, golf course, recreation programs, parks and future parks….

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Marino named to NAU Dean’s List

Enzo Marino of Kingman has been named to the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 term. Enzo is a class of 2019 graduate from Lee Williams High School. After fielding over a dozen athletic scholarship offers for both track and football, Enzo decided to stay close to home and attend NAU, utilizing his excellent grades to receive a Lumberjack scholarship, giving him free tuition at NAU. He is majoring in Pre-Med/Biology and just completed his first semester, receiving Dean’s List recognition as a freshman.

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Façade improvement program seminar set

KINGMAN – For the City of Kingman Façade Improvement Program, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is bringing together the City of Kingman and DreamSpring, a nonprofit that makes business loans. The purpose of this training is to bridge the gap of knowledge and finances for the Façade Improvement Program. A representative from the City of Kingman will be on hand to answer questions about the program as well. The seminar will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Kingman Powerhouse Visitor Center, 120 W. Andy Devine Ave. There is no fee to attend, but pre-registration…

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Dann makes confession in year-old homicide case

KINGMAN – A confession is key in the case against two Kingman men arrested this week for the murder of another Kingman man whose body was found in a desert area behind the airport on January 14, 2019. Benjamin Dann, 24, and Alfred Talavera, 33, are charged with second degree murder in the blunt force trauma death of Kirklin Roach, 37. Court records reveal that Dann admitted abducting and killing Roach because he thought Roach was trying to have sex with his baby’s mother. Dann told detectives that Roach also admitted molesting his own children. A Probable Cause (PC) statement…

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Dann makes confession in year-old homicide case

KINGMAN – A confession is key in the case against two Kingman men arrested this week for the murder of another Kingman man whose body was found in a desert area behind the airport on January 14, 2019. Benjamin Dann, 24, and Alfred Talavera, 33, are charged with second degree murder in the blunt force trauma death of Kirklin Roach, 37. Court records reveal that Dann admitted abducting and killing Roach because he thought Roach was trying to have sex with his baby’s mother. Dann told detectives that Roach also admitted molesting his own children. A Probable Cause (PC) statement…

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