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Avila returns for prosecution in double homicide

KINGMAN – The suspect in a near two-year-old double homicide outside Kingman faces a May 16 initial court appearance before Judge Doug Camacho at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center. Daniel Matthew Avila, 26, El Mirage, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the June 27, 2022 shooting deaths of Retta Atkins, 73, and her husband Darren VanHouten, 50. Authorities allege a video surveillance system reveals Avila outside before breaking in and shooting the couple to death in their home in the 9200 block of Dilligaf Road. Avila previously pleaded guilty in a Tempe burglary case and…

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Special needs agencies hosted Day for All event

LAKE HAVASU CITY  – Four incredible organizations teamed up last week for one very valuable and powerful mission; To bring children and adults with physical and intellectual challenges together for two days at the beach and a chance to participate in some awesome water sports. The Lake Havasu Day for All took place on Friday, May 3  and Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crazy Horse Camp Grounds.   Rise Services, New Horizons, and Milemarkers Therapy, joined forces with Arizona Adaptive Watersports for a day filled with fun in the sun and great memories that can last…

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Learn all about venomous critters

KINGMAN –  Mohave County Master Gardeners will present a workshop on venomous critters on Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 3 pm., at the Mohave County Library – Kingman branch, 3269 E. Burbank St. This will be a fun and informational presentation to learn how to get along with our reptilian neighbors. The workshop is free and open to the public.

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Cinco De Mayo observed

BULLHEAD CITY – Cinco De Mayo 2024 last Sunday brought a celebration of Mexican cuisine to Hardeyville Tavern in Bullhead City where Da Taco Joint and Loaded and Baked sponsored a Cinco celebration involving the Tri-City’s best taco vendors all in one location. A couple hundred people showed up to sample some of the best tacos to be found in the region and listen to some live music, bash a pinata and generally enjoy the annual day that celebrates a military victory over France in Puebla Mexico inn 1862. The date is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day which is actually…

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Roaring into the 20s Gala

Join Mohave Homes for a fun night of dueling pianos, amazing food, beautiful views and good company at their Cornerstone Mission fundraiser event, Roaring into the 20s Gala. The Gala will be held at the Hualapai Mountain Resort beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10. This will be a black-tie event. 1920’s attire is encouraged but not required. Mohave Homes are excited to come together as a community to support Cornerstone Mission. While it is unfortunate that funds must be raised under these circumstances, they are excited to once again see the wonderful community come together to support such…

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MCC gearing up for 53rd Commencement, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores will be Guest Speaker and one student will be awarded $10K cash

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is gearing up for its 53rd Commencement Ceremony to be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10 at the Anderson Fieldhouse, 3663 Bullhead Pkwy. MCC students in the class of 2023-2024 will earn 591 certificates and 418 degrees for a total of more than 1,000 degrees and certificates, with 772 students between the ages of 15 and 76, and 60 students are 18 or younger. This year, the Commencement Speaker is Chairwoman of Colorado River Indian Tribes Amelia Flores. First elected Chairwoman in 2020, Flores is the first woman elected to lead the Tribal…

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