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City recognizes American Recycles Day

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On Thursday, February 28, City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles and the Kingman Clean City Commissioner Clerence Russell awarded certificates and prizes to top winning students in the 2019 American Recycles Day poster and essay contest at the Power House Visitor Center. Seven local schools, 33 classrooms, and 661 students from kindergarten through eighth grade participated. Teachers recognized as providing encouragement to their students to learn about recycling by submitting a poster or an essay entry were: KAOL Primary (Andrade, Arnold, Brann, Delgado, Jule, Mason, Osterman, Quinn Schwab, and Smith), KAOL Intermediate (Brazdys, Busby, Hopper Pettigrew, and Snelling), KAOL Middle (Harmon,…

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Teen injured in bicycle/vehicle collision

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – On Sunday, March 3, Mohave County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a vehicle vs. bicycle collision in Kingman. A 14-year-old boy riding his bicycle north on Sierra Rd. failed to stop at the stop sign at College Dr. The boy was struck by cross traffic traveling west on College Dr., which did not have a stop sign. He was taken to Kingman Regional Medical Center and suffered lacerations to the face and body and lost several front teeth. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reminds parents that the weather warming up and children may need to be reminded of…

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Historic Beale Street Theater undergoing renovation

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – In 2018, Kingman Center for the Arts became the owner of the historic theater on 302 E. Beale St. Their hope is to renovate the structure to become a venue for the performing arts. KCA calls what will be the finished theater, “The Jewel of Beale Street.” Christina Michelson, executive director of the Beale Street Theater project said, “There is a lot that needs to be done. All of the internal systems, electrical, HVAC, and pluming need to be redone. The structure itself is in good shape, but the renovation cost is estimated at $1,250,000.” Michelson also said…

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Romero takes plea for his role in double homicide

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

A Bullhead City man will spend at least 40 years in prison for his involvement in a double homicide. Sentence was imposed Feb. 27 for Francisco Romero, 26. Romero pled guilty to first degree murder for the shooting death of Daryl Ward, 22, and to kidnapping for the abduction of Mona Carter, 51. Romero must serve at least 25 years in prison before he is eligible for parole for the murder conviction and he must serve 15 years more for the Carter kidnapping. Five co-defendants face a range of charges for their alleged involvement in the same case. Authorities have…

Arizona Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness event slated

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department is participating in the Annual Statewide Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness month, which is a coordinated effort between the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority (AATA) and law enforcement agencies to help reduce stolen vehicles. To celebrate, the Bullhead City Police Department is inviting the public to the Bullhead City Police Department, 1255 Marina Boulevard, on Thursday, March 7 from 4 to 6:30 p.m., where officers will be on hand to educate and provide tools and resources to prevent vehicle thefts. Officers will provide free Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching as part of this statewide effort to…

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Kingman Democratic Women continue to support KUSD students with lunch assistance

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Democratic Women’s Club and Mohave County District 1 Democrats have continued into 2019 on an upbeat note of giving. Since starting in May 2018 they have collected $600 to help 123 KUSD elementary students in six schools afford school lunches. These kids come from families who are just above the USDA income guidelines to qualify for paid school lunches but just can’t afford the cost of school lunches. This idea originated with the desire for the Kingman Democratic Women’s Club to give back to the community and it was decided that feeding elementary school kids was…

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City recognizes American Recycles Day

Teen injured in bicycle/vehicle collision

Historic Beale Street Theater undergoing renovation

Romero takes plea for his role in double homicide

Arizona Vehicle Theft Prevention & Awareness event slated

Kingman Democratic Women continue to support KUSD students with lunch assistance

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