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Public safety, dumping is a focal point for citizens

MOHAVE COUNTY – A meeting for the Mohave County Board of Supervisors was held on Dec 2. During the meeting three separate issues pertaining to safety and resident welfare were addressed. Amanda Kaufman of Kingman raised concerns about the safety of public roads during the inclement weather. Kaufman spoke about the recent difficulties of the Pine Lake community of the Hualapai Mountains. Kaufman mentioned years of snow and ice storms and drivers struggling to drive safely. Kaufman stated that she witnessed tailgating, loss of motor control, a near accident, and an actual accident, all caused by the icy conditions. “Had…

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No injuries in house fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30 , a fire was reported by the homeowner in the 3000 block of Janet Drive. The occupants discovered fire in the garage and evacuated the residence. The first arriving fire company reported heavy fire in the garage area with the fire quickly turning into defensive fire conditions. Five engine companies, one truck company, two battalion chief’s, and a division chief responded to the fire and gained control of the fire within 80 minutes. There were no reported injuries. A second alarm was called to bring in additional resources….

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Asphalt pavement repair at Oro Grande Blvd Wednesday

LAKE HAVASU CITY – To fix the failed pavement section at Oro Grande Boulevard, caused by a water main break, the Lake Havasu City Maintenance Services Division is closing Oro Grande Boulevard in both directions from Yattahhey Drive to Osage Drive. Work is scheduled to occur between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Wednesday December 4, subject to weather and other conditions. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes, allow themselves extra travel time and follow all construction signage. For more information, please contact Lake Havasu City Public Works Department at 928-855-3377.

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Santa is coming to MCC Shines, bring the kids!

Mohave Community College invites you to MCC Shines 2019!  MOHAVE COUNTY – All of the MCC campuses are hosting lighting ceremonies to kick off the Christmas season.  Santa will be stopping by each campus to see the kids, and each campus will add its own special touch to the free community events. The Lake Havasu City Campus will have a magic show.  Seating is limited.   MCC Mascot Boomer will help the kids with special crafts on the Bullhead City Campus. Mrs. Claus will join Santa at the Neal Campus-Kingman Shines, and hand out presents to kids courtesy of AZ Claus Cause. At…

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Alleged burglar arrested near victim’s home

KINGMAN – Mohave County Sheriff’s Office(MCSO) deputies arrested Dimitri Jacob Wise, 18, of Kingman, for first degree criminal trespassing, third degree burglary, theft of means of transportation, all felonies; misdemeanor criminal damage, and an active arrest warrant. On November 24 at about 11:45 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 2100 block of Devlin Ave. in reference to an attempted burglary. The homeowner showed deputies video footage of a man entering the property and attempting to steal a quad from inside his fenced property. During contact with the homeowner, a Wise was observed down the street matching the suspect’s…

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BLM prescribed burning planned in the Hualapai Mountains

Activities will reduce the threat of wildfire to adjacent communities KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management’s Kingman Field Office, in cooperation with the Pine Lake Fire Department, Mohave County Parks Department and Mohave County Department of Risk and Emergency Management, will conduct prescribed burning near the community of Pine Lake as well as inside Hualapai Mountain Park, starting in early December and continuing through early February, as weather and fuel conditions allow. Burning may occur multiple times to eliminate piles of vegetation accumulated during thinning treatments in and around Hualapai Mountain Park. The removal of overgrown vegetation helps reduce…

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