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Mohave County Fair to be held Sept. 12 – 15

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – Come and join in on the fun and excitement at the Mohave County Fair Thursday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. There will be fair livestock and crafts exhibits, live entertainment, tons of vendors, carnival and much more! Hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday at 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. For more information call the Mohave County Fair Association at 928-753-2636. or visit www.mcfafairgrounds.org/.

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Off-duty officer spots ongoing drug deal

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – An observant off-duty officer is credited with spotting a suspected drug deal going down in a commercial parking lot and calling it in Tuesday, Sept. 3. Kingman Police Department officers responded at 9:15 a.m. to the 3400 block of Stockton Hill Road where they attempted to make contact with a man in a parked car. Deputy Police Chief Rusty Cooper said the subject later identified as Andrew Rivas, 32, Kingman, drove off and into the thoroughfare before he quickly became involved in heavy traffic at Airway Avenue where he crashed into a stopped vehicle. Rivas reportedly fled on…

Zoning Ordinance Update Community Workshop set

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) has been selected by the City of Kingman to review, evaluate, provide recommendations, and update the city’s Zoning Ordinance. The estimated schedule assumes this work will be completed by December 2020. City staff has been working with LWC since early July 2019 on the initial stakeholder interviews and initial audit of the current Zoning Ordinance with recommendations for the updated Zoning Ordinance. The next phase of the Zoning Ordinance update project includes public participation. Effective public participation in any planning process creates confidence in the given project, promotes public awareness and understanding, and…

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Traffic delays at Coyote Pass

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

A traffic accident is currently causing traffic delays in Coyote Pass between Kingman and Golden Valley. Please avoid this area or use an alternate route if possible.

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No injuries in residential house fire

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, Lake Havasu City fire crews were called to investigate a strong smell of smoke in the 2700 block of Diablo Drive. Citizens reported a burning smell in the area. A crew from Fire Station 1 investigated and found smoke coming from a small single-story house. One ladder truck, three fire engines, and a battalion chief responded to the fire and gained control within 45 minutes. There were no occupants at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries to the firefighters. CERT responded to the fire to…

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Falls Prevention Day is Sept. 23

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

WACOG volunteer coordinator Melinda Kemp accepts a proclamation Tuesday evening, Sept. 3, from City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles. The document proclaims “Falls Prevention Awareness Day” to be Monday, Sept. 23. WACOG, in conjunction with other area agencies will host a fall prevention event on that day at the Kingman Community Center, 3345 Harrison St. The event is open to the public. Medication checkups, blood pressure screenings, and falls prevention assessments will be provided.

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Mohave County Fair to be held Sept. 12 – 15

Off-duty officer spots ongoing drug deal

Zoning Ordinance Update Community Workshop set

Traffic delays at Coyote Pass

No injuries in residential house fire

Falls Prevention Day is Sept. 23

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