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Dad given time served for slapping disabled daughter

KINGMAN – An elderly Fort Mohave man who harmed his disabled daughter was released from jail Thursday following his sentencing hearing in Mohave County Superior Court. Dean Peters, 72, was sentenced to 72 days in jail and credited with having spent that many days in custody. Peters was arrested on June 25 after an incident in the 5900 block of S. Gazelle Dr. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Amanda Claerhout said at last month’s change of plea hearing that Peters slapped his daughter when the 33-year-old who suffers from Autism and Downs Syndrome refused to exit a vehicle. “I am sorry,”…

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Vice Mayor pleads ‘not guilty’ in theft case

KINGMAN – Bullhead City Vice Mayor Annette Wegmann pleaded not guilty to a felony theft charge during her arraignment in Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman Thursday. Wegmann was indicted in a “he said-she said” dispute regarding what happened to the contents of a condo during her previous employment with a property management firm. Wegmann issued a statement Tuesday professing her innocence, and expressing eagerness to clear her name as the case unfolds. Wegmann is represented by defense attorney Ken Sondgeroth and is being prosecuted by Deputy Mohave County Attorney Jaimye Ashley. Judge Derek Carlisle began the hearing by explaining…

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Two-vehicle collision backs up traffic at Coyote Pass

KINGMAN – A two-vehicle collision backed up traffic in the northbound lanes of U.S. 93 Thursday, Sept. 6. The wreck occurred at 11:50 a.m. about one mile north of Interstate 40. Deputy Kingman Police Chief Rusty Cooper said a River Medical ambulance was traveling between 50 and 60 miles per hour when it ran into the back of a double tractor trailer hauling potatoes. Cooper said the big rig was traveling slowly, at about 20 miles per hour, as it was pulling its load uphill. The impact caused the two trailers to unhitch but the potatoes remained contained. The southbound…

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Farmers Market to be held Saturday

Kingman’s Farmers Market offers their specialty of homemade, hand-crafted, home-baked and home-grown products. Come enjoy live music, clever crafts, delectable foods and health & beauty products at 102 E Beale St. Kingman Saturday, August 31, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kingman’s Farmers Market is free to the public!

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Community Celebration: Grandparents Day

KINGMAN – White Cliffs Senior Living is bringing together every generation to make new family memories on Sunday, Sept. 8. Join them to honor all the grandparents for the love and care they bring into our extraordinary community. Enjoy fun for all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult. No RSVP required. Carnival and cornhole games, face painting and temporary tattoos, juggling act, art projects, family photos, coloring books, sweet walk, cookie decorating, and K9  police dogs are the events and activities that will take place. Menu will include popcorn, ice pops, lemonade and iced tea. White Cliffs is…

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Visitor fatality along Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

GRAND CANYON – Grand Canyon National Park rangers responded to an emergency call of assistance for a 77-year-old man on a river trip Sept. 3, 2019, below Deer Creek Falls along the Colorado River.  Responding rangers arrived at River Mile 136, and took over resuscitation efforts from on-scene personnel. Rescue personnel were unable to resuscitate Kenneth Reece of Tasmania, Australia.  The rescue team recovered the body with the park’s helicopter and transferred it to the Coconino County Medical Examiner.  Reece was swimming in the vicinity of the falls and was recovered from the water by other river trip members who initiated…

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