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Knife-wielding assailant gets off with probation

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – Treatment-focused probation has

Arizona State Parks and Trails nearly doubles events,

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

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The juvenile who jumped

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Close to two‑thirds of the

Kingman Veterans Treatment Court deemed successful

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Topock Marsh project to counteract falling water levels

Scattered throughout the reedy water, long-dead skeletal remains eerily reach up from below the surface of the marsh. Mostly dry and bleached from years of exposure to the sun, tree stumps from a long-dead mesquite forest show moister, darker rings exposed by dropping water levels. As coyotes, bobcats and foxes search for an early morning meal, the whistly calls of numerous birds are one of the few sounds that break the silence of Topock Marsh. Nestled on the Arizona side of the Colorado River across from Needles, California, the 4,000 acre marsh has felt the impacts of the region’s long-term drought….

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Shouts of ‘Shame! Shame!’ erupt in Arizona House as fight over abortion ban engulfs lawmakers

Arizona state Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, speaks to reporters on the House floor at the Capitol, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Phoenix. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother’s life is at stake. (AP Photo/Matt York) PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of “Shame! Shame!” last week as Republican lawmakers quickly shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the state’s newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman’s life is at risk. The state Supreme Court cleared the…

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ASSE International Announces ‘ASSE Super Saturday Event’ to Promote Cultural Exchange Through Hosting Exchange Students

Every academic year, ASSE International Exchange Students from around the world contribute to the vibrant tapestry of communities across the United States, offering a unique opportunity for cultural exchange without the need to travel abroad. Word of mouth and local events prove to be effective means of disseminating information and sparking interest in hosting these students. ASSE International, a nonprofit public benefit organization, is thrilled to unveil its annual ‘ASSE Super Saturday Event,’ designed to heighten awareness nationwide about the rewarding experience of hosting a foreign exchange student. ASSE’s Super Saturday 2024 will take place on April 20, 2024 On this day,…

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Boat shows galore in Havasu this weekend

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu invites all boat lovers to come out and see some beautiful boats as two boat shows will be having displays in Havasu this weekend. The Super Cat Fest will be returning for their second annual charity event.  This year’s event promises not to disappoint enthusiasts as there will be 115 to 120 boats on display. The two-day event will have food, auctions, live music, and family fun. Ticket information for Super Cat Fest can be found by calling organizer River Dave at 928-706-4200 or by emailing him at riverdavesplace@gmail.com. The Lake Havasu Boat Show…

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National Park Service officials seek information on vandalism at LMRNA

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Law enforcement park rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in a vandalism incident at the Redstone Dunes Trail area. In a video posted to social media that was reportedly recorded on the evening of Sunday, April 7, two adult males are seen toppling natural rock formations from the top of a cliff. Information from visitors is very helpful to investigators. Law enforcement park rangers are asking the public for help. If you were on the Redstone Dunes Trail on the evening of Sunday, April…

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18 years for Shuffler

KINGMAN – A year and two days after the tragic deaths of two Kingman teenagers and serious injuries of two others in a high speed traffic accident, Brady Shuffler was arrested and jailed following an all-day sentencing hearing at the Mohave County Law & Justice Center Monday. The 17-year-old was escorted by detention officers shortly after Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Suzanne Nicholls imposed an 18-year prison sentence. It was the maximum punishment possible under terms of a plea agreement convicting Shuffler of two counts of manslaughter and two counts of aggravated assault. The emotionally exhausting hearing opened at 8:45…

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