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Utilities going up and up

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Arizona Department of Gaming releases April 2026 

PHOENIX – Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $737.2

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London Bridge Republican Women meet July 6

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World Trade Center attack remembered on anniversary

We’ve reached the 23rd anniversary of use of aircraft by terrorists to bring down the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Two commercial jet planes struck the towers, causing their collapse and the destruction of four other WTC buildings. The attack killed 2,750 people at the Trade Center, many of them emergency responders. Photos by Dave Hawkins

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New after-school program coming to Kingman

KINGMAN – Kingman will soon be getting a new and improved after-school program center for youth through the philanthropy of Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC), in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ).

The Clubs serve families and their children at 32 locations in the greater Phoenix area, as well Yuma. BGCAZ will enjoy a $1-lease arrangement for up to 25 years to operate in the entire east end of the commercial complex located along Airway Avenue at Burbank St.

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City of Kingman to utilize new software for building sector

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has approved a contract that staff believes will improve government efficiency and citizen service, particularly in the building sector. Presenting during the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, Finance Director Tina Moline enthusiastically endorsed use of the Granicus SmartGov Permitting, Licensing and Planning software program.

“It is going to increase our productivity throughout or organization and just as importantly, it’s going to provide an increased level of service to all of our external customers, so this is very exciting,”

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Business incubator planned for Kingman

KINGMAN – Kingman is planning a synergistic convergence of resources to provide a collaborative environment to stimulate community commerce modeled after the Nomadic incubator complex already thriving in Lake Havasu City. A trio of community leaders pitched the concept during the Aug. 20 Kingman City Council meeting.

The entire council embraced the initiative, particularly member Marion “Smiley” Ward,

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Shaw takes plea for sex offenses at group home

BULLHEAD CITY – A Bullhead City woman who committed sex offenses involving a 14-year-old boy at a group home in Kingman has entered a plea agreement. Jamie Shaw, 40, will be convicted of sexually motivated aggravated assault, while child molestation and unlawful sexual conduct counts are dismissed in the deal.

Authorities said Shaw was working for Harbor house in the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue where the boy was lodged when the crime occurred on May 15.

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