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Knife-wielding assailant gets off with probation

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PHOENIX – Arizona State Parks and Trails announces increased

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ATV rollover leaves on Mohave Valley man dead

MOHAVE VALLEY, Ariz. – A deadly ATV accident

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Teen who jumped from London Bridge dies

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Havasu murder trial opens

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man shot and killed his unarmed roommate in a rental dispute claims self-defense at his trial that opened Tuesday in Kingman. Legal Defender Jonathan Robinson urged the Mohave County Superior Court jury to determine that Angel Caldera, 23, acted reasonably and was justified when he opened fire and claimed the life of Arnell Bell, 19, on May 17 last year. Robinson and prosecutor Leah Nelson stipulated to the admission of more than 70 pieces of evidence as many aspects of the case are not in dispute. But the Deputy Mohave County Attorney strenuously argued…

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Police seek runaway teen

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Authorities in Lake Havasu City are asking the public for help in locating a runaway teenager. Local police say 14-year-old Megyn Whitbeck was last seen in Lake Havasu on April 19, in the 1600 block of McCulloch Boulevard S. “Megyn is believed to be traveling on foot and currently there is no clothing description available,” a news release said. “Megyn is approximately 5’07’’, 130 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.” In addition to Lake Havasu City, the runaway has connections to Whitfield County, Georgia and Orange County, California. Anyone with information is encouraged to call…

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MCC student selected as 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is proud to announce, Jennifer Schaefle has been selected as a 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar, this means she has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Schaefle was one of 50 students across the country to have received this scholarship. This is the second time she has been honored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. In 2023 she was recognized as a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar, which earned her a $1,000 scholarship. She will use the funds to pay for additional educational fees like books. “I’m very proud and honored to be selected as…

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LBRW meets May 6

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The London Bridge Republican Women (LBRW) monthly dinner will be held Monday May 6, at Shugrues Bridgeview Room. Check in is at 5 p.m with dinner and the meeting at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 cash or check at the door. This month’s guest speakers are candidates for Mohave County Assessor. Please contact Marilou at 928-453-0956 by nnon on Friday May 3 to RSVP. Reservations are required for attendance.

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Inaugural Golden Valley Poppy Days Celebration

GOLDEN VALLEY – Golden Valley will hold its first ever Golden Valley Poppy Days Celebration on Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. The event will be held at the American Legion Post #22, 3435 N. Verde Rd. Hours are Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. There will be vendors, activities and a side by side parade. For information contact Mystie Griffith at 928-727-6745.

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