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Angius to seek re-election

MOHAVE COUNTY – Board of Supervisors Chairman Hildy Angius is seeking re-election in 2020 firmly believing that good stewardship of a booming economy will provide revenue and resources beneficial to citizens in her district and throughout Mohave County. The recent groundbreaking for a $3-billion data storage center south of Kingman is the latest example that the future is bright and that economic development is thriving in northwest Arizona. “I’ve been here 15 years and I’ve never seen it like this. Bullhead City, in particular, is booming,” she said. “I suspect that we will have more money in our coffers next…

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It’s an incredible Dive-In Party!

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Recreation Division is hosting the last free Dive In of the summer at the Municipal Pool, this Friday, August 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin shortly after sunset.  The Dive In is an experience you will not forget! Guests are invited to bring a raft, and take in the 2018 People’s Choice Award Winning Film, Incredibles 2, it will undoubtedly be incredible! “This is the third Dive In of the summer and we are super excited to provide the event for our community,” Recreation Manager Derek Sedler said….

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Traffic fatality under investigation

BULLHEAD CITY – A fatal traffic accident is under investigation by the Bullhead City Police Department. Officers and emergency medical personnel responded Monday at 4:45 p.m. to the two-vehicle, head-on collision at Highway 95 and Thunderstruck Drive. “Richard Eugene Harker, 54, Bullhead City, was traveling northbound on the highway in a Mercury Grand Marquis,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “For unknown reasons, he crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and collided with a southbound Ford F-350 pickup truck.’’ Fromelt said Harker was dead at the scene of the accident and that the passenger in his vehicle, 40-year-old Rachel Ann…

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Chillin’ on Beale brings Hawaiian style

KINGMAN – Chillin’ on Beale Street will host their Third Annual Beach Party Hawaiian Style on Saturday, Aug. 17 beginning at 3 p.m. Bring your car downtown or just come downtown to look at the other cars. Classics, customs, creatives, motorcycles, EVs, you name it – cruise on down to Beale Street for music, good food and down-home Kingman atmosphere! For information call 714-488-1843.

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Longtime Kingman attorney Bill Porter passes

His friends and family are mourning the death of longtime Kingman attorney Bill Porter. Kingman police confirm that Porter was found deceased inside his Kingman apartment at mid-morning Wednesday. Porter was 76 years old and it is believed he died of natural causes. Foul play is not suspected. Porter formerly operated the William C. Porter law office in downtown Kingman and he had a love of law and history. He was heavily committed to civic organizations and his involvements included the Arizona Historical Society, Kingman Regional Medical Center and the Mohave Museum.

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USGS Aquifer Study Due in 2020

KINGMAN  – In 2017, the City of Kingman and Mohave County entered into an agreement to both equally fund a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the cost of $400,000. The scientific study will show estimates of the potential effects of groundwater withdrawals from the Hualapai Valley Basin using a variety of withdrawal scenarios that will be provided to the USGS by the County, City, and other partners that will assist in the long range planning and future water development. The USGS is working to finalize the study, and will publish their findings in 2020. The Hualapai Valley Basin is located…

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