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KPD Honor Guard honored

KINGMAN – On Wednesday, August 28, members of the Kingman Police Department (KPD) Honor Guard where recognized for their contributions to the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). The VTC has held 16 graduation ceremonies over the past four years, celebrating the graduation of 32 veterans. The KPD honor guard, with assistance of the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office honor guard, has opened each ceremony with presentation of our nation’s colors. VTC is a problem-solving court that is intended to serve veterans struggling with addiction, serious mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or re-occurring disorders as well as any other issues the veteran…

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Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest coming soon!

KINGMAN – Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club is hosting the 12th Annual Brews and Brats Oktoberfest. This event will take place on Friday October 4, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. to 10 .pm. in downtown Kingman’s Metcalfe Park at 315 W. Beale St. Local craft beer, bratwurst and sauerkraut, pretzels, soda, live entertainment, games, vendors will all be available with free admission! Proceeds benefit the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Foundation and support local service projects. Last year the Rotary Club hosted an estimated 4,000 people, with this year expecting even more! Live music…

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Judge rules that early signage illegal for Prop 415 opponents

MOHAVE COUNTY – A ruling by a judge in Kingman favors Bullhead City’s position that political signs supporting a “No” vote on Proposition 415 were put up about two weeks early.  Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen’s denial of a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) allows the city to enforce its statutory interpretation that some 75 signs must be taken down because they can’t legally be posted until September 5, 60 days before voters decide the ballot proposition in the general election. Following the near hour-long hearing that concluded late Wednesday afternoon, Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter…

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Kingman City Offices Labor Day closures

KINGMAN – City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 2. In addition, there will be no residential or commercial trash service on Monday; Monday and Tuesday customers should put their cans out one day late. KART service will not run during this closure, as well. City offices closed on Fridays will remain closed Friday, September 6: · Police Department Lobby · Fire Department Administration · Engineering · Planning & Zoning · City Clerk’s Office ·  Human Resources

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Grand Canyon Overflow Park and Ride for Labor Day Weekend

Grand Canyon – The Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan will be added as a free park and ride location for park visitors from Aug. 30 through Sept. 2, 2019, to alleviate some of the holiday traffic.  The Grand Canyon shuttle bus will add the airport stop to its Tusayan route, which begins at 8 a.m. and runs every 15 to 20 minutes until 9:45 p.m. The shuttle bus is free; however, riders must present a valid park pass upon boarding to ride the bus. Visitors using the airport parking can purchase a park pass at the Westwind counter in…

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Two charged in LHC drug bust

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police report seizures and arrests following a two-month investigation of suspected sale of heroin and methamphetamine from a residence in the 3000 block of Erwin Lane. Officers serving a search warrant at that home on August 27 reportedly seized several grams of heroin, a half ounce of meth, multiple narcotic pills and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. Detective Chris Angus said proceeds from the sales of illegal drugs and items commonly associated with sales were also confiscated. Jason Drew, 38, and Taylor Merrick, 24, were arrested. Both were initially charged with possession of…

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