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Two killed in single-vehicle rollover

MOHAVE COUNTY – Two young adults were killed in a single vehicle rollover traffic incident on Interstate 40 late Sunday, March 17. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the accident occurred at about 11:13 p.m. at milepost 29 near Yucca. “A Chevrolet Colorado pickup was eastbound when it went off the roadway left, and into the median adjacent to the eastbound number one lane,” said DPS media relations specialist Bart Graves. “The pickup rolled in the median through the desert terrain and came to a final resting point.” Graves said dead at the scene were the driver, Seth Krick,…

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It’s Spring Break in Havasu again

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu is one of the number one hotspot destinations for college student’s spring break. Last week, many students from all over flocked to the town to enjoy warm breezy weather, laying out on the beach, and outdoor recreational activities. March is typically the month that many campuses have that seven-day break from the lectures and books. The most common visitors who come out to enjoy the spring breaks in Lake Havasu are usually from California, Colorado, and Washington state. If you’re able to catch up with some of the spring breakers, their reasoning behind choosing Havasu for the much…

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Elder leads police on chase

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City police are trying to determine why an elderly local resident led police on a dangerous pursuit last weekend. Authorities said a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox disregarded traffic control devices as it sped past officers who were blocking an intersection for the Lake Havasu Triathlon at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Sergeant Kyle Ridgway said three bicyclists were nearly struck before a traffic stop was conducted in the 200 block of London Bridge Road. “The driver of the vehicle then intentionally accelerated and struck the officer’s vehicle before fleeing the traffic stop,” Ridgway said. He…

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Petsmart celebrates National Adoption Week

MOHAVE COUNTY – This week is PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week. It is a weeklong event and volunteers will be at both PetSmart locations: Kingman 3260 Stockton Hill Rd and Bullhead City 3699 Arizona 95 #540 on the following days with beautiful puppies and dogs for adoption. All adoption days are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, Kingman Friday, March 22, Kingman and Bullhead City Saturday, March 23, Kingman and Bullhead City Sunday, March 24, Bullhead City Adoption fees are $125 but to help clear the shelter the animal shelter will be offering adoption subsidies – dogs…

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Dransfield gets six months in baby abuse case

KINGMAN – A Lake Havasu City man’s future with his young son is uncertain following his Friday sentencing at the Law and Justice Center in Kingman. A residential “nanny-cam” captured an incident during which Fabrizzio Dransfield, 31, slammed his one-year-old son to a couch in the 1700 block of Willow Ave. on Dec. 22, 2023. The violence reportedly occurred when Dransfield was frustrated the baby boy would not stop crying. Dransfield is convicted of aggravated assault in a plea deal dismissing a child abuse count. Mohave County Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen imposed a six-month county jail sentence, crediting Dransfield…

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ASU Bridge the World Exhibit celebrated 14 cultures

LAKE HAVASU CITY – ASU at Lake Havasu had something unique to share last week at their Bridge to the World celebration. Opening night of the event took place on Wednesday, March 13 and continued on Thursday, March 14 at ASU’s Learning Resource Center. In 2012, ASU at Lake Havasu opened its doors adding educational value to the mini beach town. The university offers a wide range of degrees in science, business, health, and a variety of many other in demand fields. The Bridge to the World celebration was an exhibit that illustrated the school’s diverse students from all over the world….

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