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Police continue to seek assistance to identify body of deceased man

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Law enforcement continue to seek the public assistance in identifying a deceased man who was found floating between two rental boats near London Bridge Beach on Saturday, Oct. 5. The man is Asian, about 224 pounds, 5 feet 8 inches tall, black/graying hair, brown eyes, between 50 and 60 years old. He was found wearing a blue polo shirt, green tank top, blue jeans. He had both upper and lower dentures. A photo of the man is posted on the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office Facebook page. Any information should be directed to the Mohave County…

Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation donates candy

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago4 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation made a generous donation of candy to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office this week. The 1,200+ bags of candy given by the foundation will be handed out at the MCSO Public Outreach Program’s 2nd Annual Candy Crawl from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31. This year’s event will be held at the main Sheriff’s Office located at 600 W. Beale Street, in Kingman.Join us on Halloween night for our 2nd annual Candy Crawl! The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Public Outreach Program (POP) is hosting this years event at the main…

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No injuries in Hungry Horse fire

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, bystanders reported a fire on the 3900 block of Hungry Horse Dr. A neighbor smelled smoke and discovered smoke and flames in the garage. The occupants were notified and evacuated the residence. The first arriving fire company reported a working fire with heavy smoke and flames in the garage and possible extension into the attic. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, two Battalion Chiefs, and a Division Chief responded to the fire and gained control within 30 minutes. The occupants evacuated the house safely. There were no reported…

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Enjoy the simple things

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Kingman Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center will host their 2019 Benefit Tea to support the sanctity of life on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at College Park Community Center, 4873 Van Nuys Rd. This will be an afternoon of celebration with a variety of music presented by local musicians. Included with admission will be appetizers, desserts and tea; a photo booth with photographer, a make-and-take craft table, a door prize ticket, and commemorative favor. There will also be a live and silent auction and raffles. Adult tickets are $15; children under 15 are free. Tickets…

MCC student loan default rate dramatically drops, now beats national average

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College students are proving to be fiscally responsible, helping cut the college student loan default rate in half. The most recently available figures show the 2016 fiscal year cohort default rate for MCC is 14.8%, which is below the national average of 15.9% for two-year public institutions. The college’s rate has continuously dropped since 2010 when it was 32.7%. Much of the credit for the dramatic rate drop can be found inside the MCC Financial Aid Office. Employees have been working diligently to make sure students are financially literate, which includes keeping them informed of…

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Route 66 Street Drags will rev up downtown

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

The Kingman Rt. 66 Street drags is as unique an event as there can be. The Drags will be closing down Rt 66/Andy Devine in downtown Kingman Friday through Sunday, Oct. 25 through 27. Races are Friday from noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 on Friday, $15 daily Saturday and Sunday. Car/driver registration is $125.

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Police continue to seek assistance to identify body of deceased man

Mohave County Sheriff’s K9 Foundation donates candy

No injuries in Hungry Horse fire

Enjoy the simple things

MCC student loan default rate dramatically drops, now beats national average

Route 66 Street Drags will rev up downtown

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