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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

Mohave Electric announces classroom grant winners

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) awarded eighteen

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KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is notifying

National Day of Prayer observed

KINGMAN – A National Day of Prayer event

Two years for possession of a kilogram of

KINGMAN – Transporting illegal drugs into Mohave County

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Dylan Jakobsen to perform in ArrowWeed Lounge

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Avi Resort & Casino and KFLG Country are hosting the KFLG Country New Artist free concert in the ArrowWeed Lounge Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. Come join KFLG Country’s host, Craig Powers, to see the latest up and coming country artist on his way to the top! Dylan Jakobsen recently released his full-length album I AM – a concept record fully written and produced by Jakobsen. The album walks you through a story 25 years in the making. From writing the songs, playing the instruments and producing it in his home studio, this album was…

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Newsom receives six years under plea deal

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Leave fireworks to the experts

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One dead after truck rolls in accident

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Three from Mohave County Attorney’s Office recognized at APAAC

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Game and Fish Commission approves final rulemaking prohibiting organized predator killing contests

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