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Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law! Enforcement Campaign underway

In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways this month the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with Kingman Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. Arizona presently conducts enforcement under a secondary seat belt law and a primary child safety seat law. The enforcement campaign is based upon high visibility traffic enforcement with a “zero-tolerance” approach towards seat belt and child safety seat usage. As part of a the national Click It or Ticketseat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies across the state will be stepping up traffic enforcement patrols…

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Aquarius Casino Resort offers chance to win $1 million in Las Vegas through “TournEvent of Champions”

Aquarius Casino Resort, a Golden Entertainment property in Laughlin, will offer one lucky guest the opportunity to win $1 million in Las Vegas with the “TournEvent of Champions” slot series promotion. Now through Sunday, June 30, all True Rewards Club cardholders can earn Golden Passes to participate in the In-Casino Qualifier Million Dollar Tournament that will be held at the Aquarius Casino Resort on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Golden Passes will give a guest one tournament round and guests can win multiple Golden Passes.  There are two ways to earn a Golden Pass, ‘Wild Card Drawings” and “EVERI…

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Private trash service advertising causing confusion

KINGMAN – A private trash service has mailed city residents what appears to be a cheaper rate for residential trash services. If a person lives within the city limits, they do not have the option to privatize their residential trash pickup. The city charges $19.78 per month for TWICE-WEEKLY trash pickup, compared to the once weekly as advertised on a mailer, by a private company. City of Kingman Utility Regulations specifically state: 1. Except as otherwise provided in this Article, it shall be the sole responsibility of the City Sanitation Department to collect and convey garbage through the streets or alleys of the…

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Brubaker graduates from basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Megan C. Brubaker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Brubaker is the daughter of Grant and Rosalia Brubaker of Lake Havasu. She is a 2018 graduate of Lake Havasu High School.

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Judge cites ‘steps to improve’ as reasoning for light drug sentencing

A former Bullhead City resident was placed on probation Monday, 17 days after a co-defendant was sent to prison in the same drug case. Edward Darling, 61, and Debra Couch, 53, were both arrested when authorities seized 5.5 grams of methamphetamine from the bedroom of Darling’s former residence in Bullhead City in September 2017. Couch’s defense was that she was just a “middle-man” and that it was Darling who was most involved in drug dealing. Couch pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of attempted possession of dangerous drugs for sale. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle sent Couch to prison…

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Timeless Cruisers Car Show slated for June 1

Timeless Cruisers Car Club will host their annual Car Show on Saturday, June 1 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Kingman Powerhouse. Unfinished, primered, rusted, and dented classic vehicles are invited to participate (painted cars are also invited). There will be unique awards in unusual categories! Registration fee is $15 per vehicle plus one can of food for the local food bank. For additional information contact Pirate at 928-753-8558 or George at 928-293-5712.

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