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Free swim day on July 4

This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison.  For more information call Kingman Parks & Recreation at 928-757-7919.

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First Friday slated for July 5

Picnic in the Park! They will be taking it to the park this month! Metcalfe Park, to be exact! There will be all kinds of traditional picnic games, like corn hole, three-legged races, balloon toss, potato sack races, and so much more! There will be music to enjoy while checking out the other offerings. There will be places to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as family game centers and activities for kids! The event is free to attend. They are gracious to receive any monetary donations in order to keep Downtown Kingman’s First Friday going and growing! If…

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Thompson receives five years under plea

Her attorney told the Court that Brianna Thompson of Lake Havasu City will use her time behind bars to work on her sobriety and build a platform for a drug free future. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle told Thompson, 26, she’ll need to continue that commitment once she gains her release from the Arizona Department of Corrections. The five year prison term Carlisle imposed June 18 was mandated in a plea agreement convicting her of several felony offenses while a multitude of other charges are dismissed. Thompson was convicted of possession of narcotic drugs for sale related to a July,…

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Fireworks and DUI detail for Independence Day

With Independence Day fast approaching, the Lake Havasu City Police Department reminds the public to be safe, obey local laws when it comes to fireworks, celebrate responsibly, and arrange for a designated driver. The use, discharge, or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks within the city is allowed from June 24 through July 6 and December 24 through January 3 of each year, except when a federal or state agency implements fire restrictions on these dates.  DUI enforcement details are being conducted from Wednesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 7, 2019. Funding for this effort is provided by a grant awarded by…

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Lewis arrested after attempted robbery

A local man was arrested after an attempted robbery of a business in Fort Mohave Tuesday. Deputies responded at 5:50 p.m. to the unidentified business in the 4700 block of Highway 95. The Mohave County Sheriff’s office said employees indicated that the suspect identified as Augustine Gabriel Lewis, 39, entered the business and immediately looked around nervously before pulling out a knife as he approached the counter. Spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said another employee went to the back of the business and called for help. Mortensen said Lewis fled through another door after spotting the arriving deputy approaching to enter the…

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Fireworks usage in Mohave County

The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls regarding fireworks usage in Mohave County. In an effort to inform the community, here are a few things you need to know in regards to what is and is not allowed in Mohave County in regards to fireworks: –In Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 36-1602, it is unlawful to sell, offer or expose for sale, use, explode or possess any fireworks. ARS 36-1601 defines “fireworks” as anything that is designed or intended to rise into the air and explode or to detonate in the air or fly above the ground, including firecrackers,…

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