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Arizona Home and Building Expo
The Arizona Home and Building Expo is this weekend, and Diane Ryan is at the Phoenix Convention Center checking it out.
Arizona fugitive had multiple arrests in Ohio
Arizona fugitive had multiple arrests in Ohio NEWARK -- Authorities are investigating how an Arizona fugitive wanted for nearly 30 years eluded police despite numerous arrests in a central Ohio county. The Newark Advocate reports Thursday that John Wh
Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams: Week 1 NFC...
The Arizona Cardinals and the St. Louis Rams face off on Sunday, September 12 at 4:15 pm at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The last time these teams met (in 2009),  Arizona won the game 31-10. This matchup is sure to be one of the more interesting ones rounding out Week 1 of the season, and the NFL spreads show the Cardinals minus-4 over the Rams with a total set at 39 points.  The Arizona ...
Arizona fugitive arrested in Ohio
NEWARK, Ohio - Authorities are investigating how an Arizona fugitive who disappeared nearly 30 years ago while on probation for beating an apartment manager to death eluded police despite numerous arrests in a central Ohio county.
Arizona Cardinals' Hamza Abdullah's left running...
Arizona Cardinals safety Hamza Abdullah, a Muslim, has fasted during Ramadan, which this year took place in the middle of the grueling practices and games of the pre-season.
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire Matt Gorgen
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Matt Gorgen from Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent reliever Chad Qualls to the Rays.
Arizona gets more funds for forest restoration
PHOENIX - Arizona is getting another $1 million in federal funds for forest restoration. The U.S. Chief of Forest Services awarded Arizona's Four Forest Initiative an additional $1 million Thursday. That brings the total federal funding for Arizona to $3 million. Arizona was granted $2 million from the U.S. Forest Service's Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration projects last month and ...
Arizona weighs privatization for state parks
Arizona officials might turn over management of two small state parks to private operators so they can reopen the sites that were closed because of budget trouble.
Arizona sheriff supports Angle run
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is backing Sharron Angle, who plans a formal announcement to accept his endorsement, her Senate campaign said Wednesday.
Arizona weighs state parks' privatization
PHOENIX - Arizona officials might turn over management of two small state parks to private operators so they can reopen the sites that were closed because of budget trouble.
Arizona cools off Giants with 3-1 win
The Arizona Diamondbacks made the most of the few opportunities they had Wednesday night, and Daniel Hudson took care of the rest. Hudson pitched seven effective innings and the Diamondbacks ended the San Francisco Giants' four-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory. Miguel Montero, Stephen Drew and Kelly Johnson each drove in a run for Arizona, which snapped a four-game skid.
Arizona State's golf teams ready for new season
In different ways, both Arizona State golf teams are venturing into unchartered territories as the fall golf season approaches.
Arizona education chief: Feds probing...
Arizona's education chief says the federal government has launched an investigation into whether the state discriminates against teachers who are nonnative English speakers.
Arizona State Football: ASU Sun Devils vs NAU...
The Arizona State Sun Devils take on yet another FCS foe this Saturday-their neighbors to the north, the Norther Arizona Lumberjacks. The Sun Devils are fresh off a 54-9 win over Portland State in their season opener, but are not taking the NAU Lumberjacks for granted. ASU and rival UofA switch off years playing Northern Arizona, in which last year the Lumberjacks surprised everyone with a ...
Arizona State wide receiver Gerell Robinson...
Arizona State wide receiver Gerell Robinson practices live and could return against NAU

County says 7 people tried to vote twice in last election
The Mohave County Elections Department has released some interesting voting data on the Aug. 24 primary and tips for early voters.
Members of Search and Rescue units take their jobs...
Several years ago, the Mohave County Search and Rescue team was dispatched to the Flagstaff area to look for two young Mesa brothers who had gone missing during a camping trip.
BLM lifts fire restrictions
Fire restrictions were lifted Sept. 7, for Bureau of Land Management lands administered by the Lake Havasu and Yuma Field Offices. This includes public lands in the Yuma, La Paz, and Mohave counties in Arizona and Imperial, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties in California.
Lady Broncs stay undefeated; down Mohave in 3
PARKER - The Lady Thunderbirds played the Broncs almost neck-and-neck through two games Tuesday, but just couldn't get winning point.
General Plan OK sought at P&Z meeting
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a request from staff to approve the changes and updates to the Mohave County General Plan Wednesday.
Kennels, grant top supervisors' agenda
Mohave County Board of Supervisors will discuss and possibly vote to implement a new kennel ordinance as well as possibly vote to accept the initial $80,000 portion of a state grant that will be used to jumpstart the construction of an 18-space RV park in Hualapai Mountain Park.
Horse racing rails come down at fairgrounds
The era of horse racing at the Mohave County Fairgrounds came to an end last week, at least for the time being, with the removal of the rails that lined the track.
Padilla back in jail here after fleeing
The state-witness-turned-fugitive in the March 2009 home invasions case is now in the Mohave County Jail.
County officials still tallying ballots
An estimated 2,855 ballots remain to be counted and included in the final primary election results for Mohave County, and could still impact at least one close race.
Attorney's fight against conduct code continues
A former Mohave County judicial candidate may get his day in court. On Aug. 13, the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed and remanded a decision by the Arizona Federal District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by attorney Randolph Wolfson.
Lady Knights open season with easy win
MOHAVE VALLEY - When it came to the service line, the Lady Knights were virtually unstoppable.
Escapees, Welch arraigned
Two inmates from the Arizona State Prison and their alleged accomplice were arraigned before Judge Steve Conn in Mohave Superior Court Monday on local charges related to their escape.
Jazz dance class starting
An Arizona Western College Jazz Dance Class for teens will start at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31 at Mish Mash Studio, 1005 Mohave Avenue, at the intersection with Agency Road. Students interested in learning the basics are welcome, as are advanced students. Jazz and Hip Hop dancing will be included.
BLM reviewing off-road racing permits
The Bureau of Land Management is reviewing all of their permits for off-road racing events in the wake of an accident at a race Aug. 14 in Lucerne Valley, Calif. That accident left eight people dead and injured a dozen more. The agency has suspended the promoters of that event, Mohave Desert Racing.
Gov. Jan Brewer keynote speaker at Republican...
Gov. Jan Brewer was the star when the Mohave County Republican Party held its annual picnic Saturday at Hualapai Mountain Park.
Voters make first decisions on Tuesday
Voters will have a chance to decide who makes it to November's ballot during Tuesday's primary election. The Mohave County Elections Department has already received a few calls about who can and can't vote in a primary election. According to the department, voters registered as Independent, Reform, party not designated as well as those registered as Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Green can vote Tuesday.
Escapee, fiancee at county jail
Sheriff's office deputies took the third prison escapee and his fiancée into custody at the Mohave County Jail and charged both with numerous crimes late Friday night.
Ariz. escapee back in jail near site of prison
KINGMAN - Three weeks after his escape from an Arizona state prison set off a manhunt across the West, John McClusky is back in a Mohave County jail.
Unemployment unchanged
Mohave County's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stayed unchanged in July, according to new data released Thursday by the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Off-road events favored over horseracing at...
County residents may see a number of changes at the Mohave County Fairgrounds in the next few months. The Fair Association approved the removal of the horseracing track at the grounds during its regular meeting Aug. 12.
Zanna files complaint in district court
Golden Valley resident Luca Zanna filed a federal complaint against Mohave County, the three supervisors, County Manager Ron Walker and County Civil Attorney Bill Ekstrom Thursday afternoon in the U.S. District Court for Arizona in Phoenix.
Zoners OK plan to ease rules limiting pets
It may become easier for residents who live in the county to have more than four dogs. The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-1 to approve changes to the Mohave County Zoning Ordinance Wednesday morning.
Watson wants water answers
If Supervisor Gary Watson has his way, an estimate of the amount of water available in Mohave County's three major aquifers may be finished sooner than previously thought.
County fair association waiting for your entries
Time is running out to register that beautiful rose you grew or grandma's secret recipe for chili in this year's Mohave County Fair. The County Fair Association is reminding all residents that the deadline to submit an entry form for all of its open exhibits is Friday, Aug. 20. This year's fair is Sept. 16 to 19. Open exhibit categories include canned goods; machine-sewn articles; needlework; baked goods; fresh fruits and vegetables; plants; flowers; arts and crafts; photography; and Native...
Watson, group discuss General Plan
Major changes in the language and concerns about public participation in the review of the Mohave County General Plan sparked a lively discussion between eight county residents and Supervisor Gary Watson Tuesday afternoon at the County Administration Building.

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