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Cause of brush fire remains under investigation

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

BULLHEAD CITY/LAUGHLIN – The Clark County Fire Department held a unified command with the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service on the 63-acre fire along the Colorado River between Laughlin and Bullhead City that occurred last week. The large brush fire created smoke that could be seen for miles but did not threaten structures. This fire was finally brought under control with the assistance of helicopter drops from nearby Arizona BLM aviation resources.

Collision causes traffic backup

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A collision took place in Kingman on August 27 at approximately 5:15 p.m. between Armour and Route 66, causing slight traffic between the Maverik gas station up to the I-40 overpass.

Shaw takes plea for sex offenses at group home

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City woman who committed sex offenses involving a 14-year-old boy at a group home in Kingman has entered a plea agreement. Jamie Shaw, 40, will be convicted of sexually motivated aggravated assault, while child molestation and unlawful sexual conduct counts are dismissed in the deal.

Authorities said Shaw was working for Harbor house in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue where the boy was lodged when the crime occurred on May 15.

Barlow spared from prison sentence

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

COLORADO CITY – A Colorado City man avoided a two- to five-year prison term during his August 14 sentencing hearing for a sex offense involving a 24-year-old girl. Delbert Barlow, 55, previously pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault.

Barlow allegedly groped the victim as she slept on the couch at a Colorado City home on South Hammon Street on Dec. 25, 2023.

Havasu fishing club meetings resume

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

HAVASU – With September approaching Lake Havasu, many of the town’s clubs will be resuming their usual activities and meetings. For fishing enthusiasts, they are in luck, as the Southwest Outfitters Kayak Fishing Club will be having a meeting next Saturday.

The fishing club was started by Southwest Outfitters owner Justin Butel because of his love for Hobie kayaks, fishing, and the great outdoors. The club’s ongoing events and activities are filled with fish opens and competitions.

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KRW to meet Sept. 2

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Kingman Republican Women (KRW) will host Julie Coddington, the Mohave County Field Coordinator for the Trump Force 47 Campaign and Danielle Ohle-Keck, candidate for Kingman United School District Governing Board.

KRW will meet on Monday, September 2 at 1 p.m. at the College Park Church Community Center located at 1990 E. Jagerson Ave., 86409. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the meeting starts promptly at 1 p.m.

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Cause of brush fire remains under investigation

Collision causes traffic backup

Barlow spared from prison sentence

Havasu fishing club meetings resume

KRW to meet Sept. 2

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