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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

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The 56th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade set

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

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KINGMAN, Ariz. – Guilty pleas have been entered

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Schafer gets 25-year sentence in multiple assault case

BULLHEAD CITY – Imposition of a 25-year prison term came as no surprise for the man who was shot by police in Bullhead City during a prolonged standoff early this year. The punishment prescribed for Kyle Schafer, 41, was mandated in a plea agreement convicting him of six aggravated assault related counts. Authorities said officers were uninjured during the Jan. 27 gunfire exchange with Bullhead City police but that Schafer was wounded during the 7-plus hour long standoff at his home in the 1600 block of Silver Creek Rd. Police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said a civilian was also wounded when…

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Pumpkin Patrol accepting donations

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) is accepting donations of individually wrapped candy, as well as monetary donations from businesses and community members. Please help KPD make this annual event the most successful yet. You can bring your candy and/or cash donations to KPD Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; mail a donation to KPD, 2730 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401; or call to make other arrangements. KPD requests donations by Oct. 26. For information call Krista Kufen at 928-753-2191 or email kkufen@cityofkingman.gov.

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Pumpkin Patrol accepting donations

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department (KPD) is accepting donations of individually wrapped candy, as well as monetary donations from businesses and community members. Please help KPD make this annual event the most successful yet. You can bring your candy and/or cash donations to KPD Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; mail a donation to KPD, 2730 E. Andy Devine Ave., Kingman, AZ 86401; or call to make other arrangements. KPD requests donations by Oct. 26. For information call Krista Kufen at 928-753-2191 or email kkufen@cityofkingman.gov.

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Chillin’ on Beale Sept. 16

KINGMAN – Bring your car down for Chillin’ on Beale, Saturday, Sept. 16. Classics, customs, creatives, motorcycles, EVs, you name it! Cruise on down to Beale Street for music, good food, and down-home Kingman atmosphere! Events begin at 3 p.m. and only ends when the cars go home! September’s theme is Celebrating Route 66. Free and open to the public – vehicle spots open. Contact Gene Kirkham at 714-488-1843 for more information.

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