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Man convicted of 12-year prison sentence after stabbing fatality

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City man who pleaded guilty in a stabbing fatality was sentenced to prison Thursday, as was mandated in a plea agreement entered in Oct. Antonio Rosales-Torres, 44, is convicted of manslaughter in the May 6, 2023 death of Jose Vizcarra, 23, also of Bullhead City.

Supporters including his wife and children characterized the defendant as a dedicated family man and a loyal and giving friend. And they urged Judge Doug Camacho to exercise leniency in contemplating the 7-12 year range of punishment required under terms of the plea deal.

“I want to express my sadness and regret for the suffering I have caused,”

New homeless service will be mobile

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman community outreach program administered by the Northern Lights Ministry is working to serve the homeless in innovative fashion. The Acts of Kindness endeavor is building a flatbed trailer that will deliver essential service to those in need.

“We’re building a mobile shower trailer. This mobile shower trailer’s going to have four shower stalls. It’s going to have one laundry unit. It will be mobile and it will go out to different locations where the homeless are,” said congregation member Robbie Stiles.

Urias-Gonzales sentenced but already serving time for unrelated offences

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN -A local judge expressed extreme reluctance before he approved a plea agreement that he said is far too lenient for a man accused of sex offenses involving two young girls at various residences in Bullhead City and Kingman for years.

21st Annual Free Community Dinner slated

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The entire community is cordially invited to attend the 21st Annual Free Community Dinner on Friday, December 13, at the Aquatic/Community Center. The event offers two different serving times again: Early Bird serving at 4:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30) and the second serving at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:45 p.m.). Both servings are first come, first served, with up to 500 people per seating. This dinner, hosted by the community for the community, provides a relaxed atmosphere to share a traditional holiday feast with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who just wants a dose of great community spirit. Thanks to numerous volunteers, donors, and local business…

Officer stabbed, another punched in BHC

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – One Bullhead City police officer was stabbed in the thigh and another was punched by a suspect at a home in the 1900 block of Artesia Drive.

Check harvest limits, season status before archery-only nonpermit-tag deer hunts

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) advises hunters who plan to be in the field for the upcoming archery-only nonpermit-tag deer seasons — Dec. 13-31, 2024; and Jan. 1-31, 2025 — to make certain the game management units in which they intend to hunt are open.

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Man convicted of 12-year prison sentence after stabbing fatality

New homeless service will be mobile

Urias-Gonzales sentenced but already serving time for unrelated offences

21st Annual Free Community Dinner slated

Officer stabbed, another punched in BHC

Check harvest limits, season status before archery-only nonpermit-tag deer hunts

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