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The 56th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade set

KINGMAN, Ariz. – It’s that time of year

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Transient pleads guilty to child pornography

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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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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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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