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Nepal, September 11 and Deadly Surprises     

Dear Editor, Surprises can be deadly. A devastating

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Mohave College launches two new certificates offering pathways

MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College is expanding opportunities for

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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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Gallen loses battle of aces, Diamondbacks on the brink of elimination in NLCS

JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) – Arizona sent out Zac Gallen for the first game in Philadelphia, hoping to get the NL Championship Series off to a good start. The right-hander fell into an early hole and the Diamondbacks never recovered. Arizona again turned to Gallen for Game 5 in the desert, anticipating a strong start that would give them a series lead heading back to Philadelphia. Gallen labored early for the second time in the NLCS, putting the Diamondbacks on the brink of elimination. Gallen came up short in a battle of aces with Philadelphia`s Zack Wheeler…

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Elections 2024: State races heating up

While dozens of Mohave County residents have declared intent to seek county or municipal positions in the 2024 election cycle, far fewer folks have pulled papers to run for higher office in northwest Arizona. Dist. 2 Mohave County Supervisor Hildy Angius has drawn company in her pursuit of the Dist. 30 Arizona state senate seat. Incumbent Sonny Borrelli is leaving that post next year due to term limits and intends to challenge re-election seeking Dist. 3 Mohave County Supervisor Buster Johnson in the GOP primary next Aug. Ashley Gerich of Bullhead City previously pulled papers to run for Angius’ county…

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Search & Rescue recover body, injured hiker

recovered a body in one location and rescued a woman who fell into a well in recent days. Crews responded at about 5 p.m. Friday after hikers summoned help to an area near Craggy Wash north of Lake Havasu City. “They were hiking near a mountain peak and believed there was someone who needed help or may have been deceased, but could not get close enough to make that determination,” an S&R Facebook post said. Arriving personnel confirmed the subject to be deceased. Recovery operations were initiated Saturday. “Considering the different options to extract the body with our technical rope…

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Search & Rescue recover body, injured hiker

recovered a body in one location and rescued a woman who fell into a well in recent days. Crews responded at about 5 p.m. Friday after hikers summoned help to an area near Craggy Wash north of Lake Havasu City. “They were hiking near a mountain peak and believed there was someone who needed help or may have been deceased, but could not get close enough to make that determination,” an S&R Facebook post said. Arriving personnel confirmed the subject to be deceased. Recovery operations were initiated Saturday. “Considering the different options to extract the body with our technical rope…

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Transient arrested following airport damage

BULLHEAD CITY – Authorities report the arrest of a transient they say is responsible for separate security incursions at the Laughlin Bullhead International Airport. Police responded at about 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 to a report that a man carrying bolt cutters had jumped over a secured fence at the property in the 2200 block of South Laughlin View Drive. “For unknown reasons, the male suspect then cut off the locks to several electric power panels and removed wires and electric fuses, causing a power outage to the air traffic control tower,’’ said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “When the…

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Talent show to be held under London Bridge

LAKE HAVASU CITY – In celebration of London Bridge Days, Lake Havasu’s Parks and Recreation will host their annual Youth Talent Show on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the stage under the London Bridge.  The Youth Talent Show was originally created by Donna Best-Carlton. Best-Carlton was the Recreation Supervisor for 30 years. She retired three years ago; however, the show still goes on.  You can bring your own chair and come out to witness the many talents of community youth. This event is free to the public.  Do you know someone who loves to perform and show…

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