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Annual Desert Juggernaut’s Mini Triathlon promises challenges

BULLHEAD CITY – A triathlon consists of three legs of athletic endeavor: swim, bike, run, in that order. Length is what determines the level of athleticism displayed. The top tier triathlon, an Ironman, is a 2.4-mile (3.9k) swim, followed by a 112-mile (180.2k) bicycle race, and finished up with a 26.2-mile (marathon-length, 42.2k) run. The average time ranges from 14-17 hours, although many organizers extend that for athletes who had a tire repair/tube replace slow her down. No? Yea, us neither. Maybe something shorter? Easier? But still challenging? Then check out the 19th annual Desert Juggernaut’s Mini Triathlon on Aug….

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One dead following north Kingman shooting

KINGMAN – One teenager was killed and another was wounded during a Wednesday shooting just north of Kingman. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) identified the victim and released new details regarding the deadly violence in the Chaparral Mesa subdivision. Deputies responded at about 3:49 p.m. following reports to dispatch regarding a weapons offense in the area of Lass Ave. and Rose Dr. “A short time later, deputies were notified of a male subject with a gunshot wound that had been brought to Kingman Regional Medical Center,” said MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen. “The male subject later succumbed to his injuries…

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Stettler charged in Meadview homicide

MEADVIEW – A Meadview man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his former girlfriend following an early morning collision in the community south of Lake Mead. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded at 1:36 a.m. Friday, July 28 to the incident in the area of Driftwood Dr. and Boathouse Dr. Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said it was determined a go-kart type vehicle operated by John Stettler, 40, had struck a quad operated by Sally Minard, 32, also of Meadview. She said the severely injured Minard died following flight to a Las Vegas hospital. “During the investigation,…

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Ruiz charged in fatal hit-and-run

BULLHEAD CITY – A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by a vehicle in Bullhead City. Police responded at 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 28 to the hit-and-run incident on Highway 95 near Riverview Drive. Sergeant Eddie Espinoza said an unidentified male adult was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center before he was flown to a Las Vegas hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers were able to locate the vehicle that left the scene of the accident in the 2500 block of Calle Bonita. Espinoza said officers arrested the driver, Eidy Ruiz, 23, Bullhead City for failing to…

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SheStrong hosting triathlon for kids

MOHAVE COUNTY – President and founder of SheStrong Inc. Brandy Ramirez is reaching out and inviting kids, ages 6 through 13, in Mohave County to come out and participate in SheStrong’s first ever USAT Youth Splash and Dash event on August 5 at Centennial Community Park in Kingman. It is a free event for all kids who wish to participate. Sign ups begin at 7 a.m. in front of Centennial Pool, and the event starts at 8 a.m. Applications for the Splash and Dash can be found at monarchtriathlon.com/shestrong-free-splash-dash/. The Youth Splash and Dash is a non-competitive event whose purpose…

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Ruiz charged in fatal hit-and-run

BULLHEAD CITY – A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by a vehicle in Bullhead City. Police responded at 6:45 p.m. Friday, July 28 to the hit-and-run incident on Highway 95 near Riverview Drive. Sergeant Eddie Espinoza said an unidentified male adult was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center before he was flown to a Las Vegas hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers were able to locate the vehicle that left the scene of the accident in the 2500 block of Calle Bonita. Espinoza said officers arrested the driver, Eidy Ruiz, 23, Bullhead City for failing to…

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