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Tri-City Council meets Jan. 8

KINGMAN – The Tri-City Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in Kingman at the Kingman Police Department Training Room, 2730 E. Andy Devine. There will be a presentation from Suddenlink and from the Center for the Future of Arizona as well as updates on the 2020 Census activities and a report from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The meeting is open to the public.

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Tri-City Council meets Jan. 8

KINGMAN – The Tri-City Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. in Kingman at the Kingman Police Department Training Room, 2730 E. Andy Devine. There will be a presentation from Suddenlink and from the Center for the Future of Arizona as well as updates on the 2020 Census activities and a report from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The meeting is open to the public.

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Henderson charged with 23 counts of sex exploitation

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Larry G. Henderson, 27, of Lake Havasu City was arrested and charged Thursday, Dec. 19 with 23 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Henderson’s home in the 3000 block of Whirlwind Lane was raided following a several months long investigation with Lake Havasu City (LHC) Police and the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding pornographic images of children having been flagged to the residence. During the search, media was confiscated including cell phones, laptop computers and tablets were located and seized as part of this investigation. During his initial appearance, Henderson was held…

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Annual Polar Bear Plunge will begin at noon

KINGMAN – What started out as a fun challenge has blossomed into a full scale specialty event to begin the New Year. The Polar Bear Plunge is open to anyone interested in starting off their new year in a “chilling” way by braving the near freezing waters of Centennial Pool, 3333 Harrison St, at exactly noon on New Year’s Day, January 1. Several unknown prizes await brave swimmers at the bottom of the pool. The Plunge is free for everyone. Hot showers await all dippers at the event’s conclusion. For more information call the Kingman Parks and Recreation Dept. at…

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‘Sleeper’ charged with drugs, weapons, DUI

KINGMAN – A man who fell asleep behind the wheel at a local gas station was arrested and charged with drug and weapon offenses. Casey Ryan Pepper, 32, of Lake Havasu City, was found by Kingman Police Department (KPD) officers, asleep at the fuel pumps at a gas station in the 700 block of W. Beale St. in the wee morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 19. Upon investigation, Pepper was found to possess a firearm, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. According to a KPD press release, Pepper was is prohibited from possessing a firearm, and was believed to be under the influence…

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Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council at their Dec. 17 meeting addressed filling vacancies for the Clean City, Planning & Zoning, PARG, and Transit Advisory Commissions. Mike Blair was appointed to a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission currently has a second seat that remains vacant. Clean City Commissioners C. Russell, Kathy Bowman and Na’qui “Nikki” c’Way’ya, were each reappointed for new terms. Regina Garcia submitted her resignation from the commission; Teresa Woods was appointed in Garcia’s place. Two Planning and Zoning Commissioners Laurie DeVries and Vickie Kiress are at the end of their terms with neither seeking…

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