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Firefighters extinguished multiple brush fires near Kingman

KINGMAN – Personnel from multiple agencies battled a number of brush fires Monday morning. The Kingman Fire Department (KFD) reports crews responded at 8:27 a.m. to the brush blazes in the area of Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40.

“Five fires covering approximately 15 acres were extinguished, causing a temporary closure of Route 66 for about two hours,” a news release said.

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Kingman retail development looking up with possible Marshall’s, Tropical Smoothie Café

KINGMAN – A glowing report on Kingman retail development success and potential was delivered during the June 18 city council meeting. Economic Development Project Manager Sylvia Shafer and Kaleb Wilson, Retail Recruitment specialist with The Retail Coach Recruitment consulting firm noted that the private sector is growingly interested in investing in Kingman.

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Arrest made in fatal traffic crash

KINGMAN – Investigation of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a local teenager late last year has led to the arrest of a young Kingman man. Deputy Police Chief Joel Freed said Dalin Penrod, 20, was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility on April 11 on a charge of causing death by moving violation. Lacey Lynn Gale, 19, Kingman, was fatally injured when her vehicle was struck by Penrod’s vehicle at about 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 13. Freed said Gale was at Kino Ave. and turning left to proceed northbound on Stockton Hill Road when her…

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In this corner

Many pastors lament the absence of a certain demographic in church, namely people in their twenties and thirties. For a variety of reasons, this age group has largely checked-out of the local church and is likely to stay checked-out for a lifetime unless something changes.  In a recent study conducted by Lifeway Research, young adults reported at least four categories for lessened church attendance: 1. Life changes; 2. Church or pastor-related reasons; 3.  Religious, ethical, or political beliefs; 4. Student and youth ministry reasons. It seems that the church has been unsuccessful in helping individuals transition from adolescence to adulthood….

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COVID-19 update: Four new cases in Bullhead City; one death in Kingman

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Sunday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four COVID-19 cases and one death.  The four confirmed cases are all in the Bullhead City service area.  The one death is a person in the Kingman service area, a previously reported case in the 70-79 age range. Of the four new cases in the Bullhead City area, one is in the 60-69 year age range, is linked to another case, and the case is under investigation. The three remaining cases are all in the 70-79 year age range. One is hospitalized, one…

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