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Life sentence for brutal stabbing of retired couple

BULLHEAD CITY – The brutal stabbing deaths of a Bullhead City couple were detailed during an April 11 sentencing hearing for the troubled defendant. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Derek Carlisle ordered that Aaron Bryant, 31, shall serve a natural life term followed by a life prison sentence for the gruesome double homicide. Bryant previously pleaded guilty to the first-degree murders of Tommy and Annette Hinton, who employed him at their pizza business in California years ago before providing Good Samaritan lodging for him after they retired in Bullhead City in the 3700 block of Rawhide Drive. Mr. Hinton, 62…

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Nine-year-old threatens to shoot up school

BEAVER DAM – A 9-year-old boy was arrested after threatening to shoot up his elementary school in the north Mohave County community of Beaver Dam. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) began investigating Tuesday, April 16 after learning a juvenile posted the threat to social media. MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies identified and questioned the responsible party. She said the boy admitted posting the threat, but explained he did so on a dare by another youth and asserted he had no intention of harming anyone. “Although this threat appears to be an isolated incident, additional security measures and law…

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Veterans Resource Fair May 3

KINGMAN – Are you a veteran seeking support, resources, or just looking to connect with your community? Join other veterans for the Veterans Resource Fair at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd., on Friday, May 3. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with opening ceremonies at 9:45 a.m. and the fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council and the Kingman Elks, this event aims to provide comprehensive resource assistance to veterans and their families. Whether you need information on healthcare, employment opportunities, housing assistance, or simply want to engage with fellow veterans,…

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Route 66 Bike Week April 25 – 28

MOHAVE COUNTY – Join the community once again, as they pay a two (and three) wheel tribute to the Mother Road! Route 66 Bike Week stretches from Needles, CA to Seligman, AZ, providing over 300 miles (round trip) of fun, adventure and nostalgia. Follow along in the footsteps of the filming locations from the iconic movie Easy Rider. Participate in our Route 66 Scavenger Hunt including many free raffles and a cash prize. Head back to “Rally Central” (Saddle Sore Ranch) as often as you’d like for live music, contests, games, shenanigans, vendors, bike shows, rat rods, optional onsite camping,…

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Performing Arts Pavilion coming to Gary Keith Park

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City will be opening a new Performing Arts Pavilion in Gary Keith Park in the next year. The newest improvement to the ever growing city will be located between Mohave High School and the existing Event Center where The Cornfest and many other annual events are hosted, just north of Civic Walkway off Marina. Plans for the Pavilion began in earnest over a year ago and construction is expected to be completed by February of next year according to Olivia McCormick of Community Pride Advocates, the group behind the project and many others who have been…

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