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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Guilty pleas have been entered

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One man’s friend is another man’s foe

Dear Editor, In this month of September 2026

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Man who pointed laser at medical helicopter may

KINGMAN, Ariz. – A Bullhead City man who

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Marine veteran with PTSD gets 2.5 years in

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Ariz. – This is Golden Valley

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State is boosting efforts to protect people from expected extreme heat this summer

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s new heat officer said Friday that he is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners this summer in a more unified effort to prevent another ghastly toll of heat-related deaths, which topped 900 statewide last year. “We don’t want to see that happen again,” Dr. Eugene Livar said of last year’s deaths. “We cannot control it, even though we can control our preparation in response. And that’s what we’ve been focusing on.” Livar, a physician with the Arizona State Department of Health Services,…

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Fatal BHC traffic crash under investigation

BULLHEAD CITYY – A Bullhead City man faces possible prosecution for a deadly traffic accident that remains under investigation. The alleged at-fault driver in the two-vehicle collision at 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 is identified as Anthony Lee, 27. “Police determined that Anthony Lee ran a red light at excessive speeds at the time of the accident,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “He also has a suspended driver’s license.” Fromelt said the 2021 Dodge Charger driven by Lee was southbound on Highway 95 when it struck a 2020 Hyundai SUV that was turning onto the highway from Meadows Drive….

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Human remains identified near Meadview

MEADVIEW – Human remains located this week in a remote desert area near the Meadview Overlook have been connected to a more than three-year-old missing persons case. Brandon Parish, 19, was last seen in the Meadview area in Feb., 2021, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said family members reported him missing in March, 2021. Mortensen said a review of the site where the discovery occurred at about 9:43 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, has authorities believing the remains are those of Parish. She said an autopsy by the Medical Examiner will attempt to determine…

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And Then This Happened

Well, there is a new row in the mega-church community, and it involves two heavyweight titans, Mark Driscoll, and John Lindell. Chances are good you may not know either man, but the ripple effect of their brouhaha may soon enter your church community. On April 11th, the James River Church in Springfield, Missouri, held The Stronger Men’s Conference at their campus. This event draws a large audience of Christian men with the design of making them better actors in their homes, communities, and in their faith expression. Many see the value in such training and fellowship. However, guest speaker, Mark…

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ASHLine:  Lifeline for those wanting to stop tobacco use 

MOHAVE COUNTY – ASHLine is a state-wide program utilizing local county help for those seeking to quit tobacco use. While cigarette purchases are on the decline, vaping is on the rise for both teens and adults. The CDC reports fewer than one in 10 adult cigarette smokers succeed in quitting each year. The Mohave County Department of Public Health offers valuable assistance. With free tools like ASHLine and educational offerings to schools, the county’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program is here for residents wanting to quit, or just thinking about it. ASHLine services are free and confidential regardless of insurance.  Here’s what…

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Community-Wide Recycling Event

BULLHEAD CITY —The City of Bullhead City, in sponsorship with Nevada State Recycling and Mohave Shred, will host a community-wide electronic waste and paper shredding event on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. until noon. The event will be held in the Bullhead City Justice parking lot at 1255 Marina Blvd. Residents from the surrounding communities are invited to bring their items to the event. Nevada State Recycling will accept the electronic items listed below for FREE during the event.  Hard drives will be removed and destroyed from phones and computers. Electronic Items to Bring; All appliances, adaptors, chargers, CD,…

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