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Two Killed In 68 Rollover - Posted: October 13, 2008 11:39 AM
BULLHEAD CITY - Two Kingman men died in an early Sunday single vehicle rollover near Davis Camp on state route 68. Bullhead City police said a 182 Toyota pick-up truck rolled down a 60 foot embankment at 2:10 a.m.
Dead at the scene of the accident were the driver, Alfonso Bagala, and his passenger, William Russell Griffin, 51. Cause of the crash is under investigation.

Bighorn Sheep Poaching Investigated At Craggy Wash
LAKE HAVASU CITY - Reward money is offered for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the illegal killing of a bighorn sheep ram near Lake Havasu City. The late August poaching is under investigation by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Agency spokesman Zen Mocarski said the slaughtered bighorn was found dead in Craggy Wash, just north of Lake Havasu City.
``If you were in the area recently, try to remember anything out of the ordinary you may have seen or heard that can help us find the person or persons responsible for this illegal act," said Curtis Herbert, wildlife manager for Game and Fish. ``Poachers who commit these acts not only take the life of one of Arizona's premier wildlife species, they steal from the residents of Arizona."
Anyone with information can call the Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 352-0700 or report online at www.azgfd.gov/ogt.shtml. Up to $350 in reward money is offered by the agency and another $1,000 by the Arizona Desert Bighorn Society.

District Sets Fire Station At Kingman Airport
KINGMAN - The Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District #1 is establishing a fire station at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park. The facility located at 8005 Shipping Lane will replace previous temporary stations at the Park.
Fire Chief Wayne Eder said the station will reduce response times within the Park and beyond. He said it will house two fire engines and a hazardous materials response vehicle.
``This facility will allow us to better serve our taxpayers in the Industrial Park, while backing up fire units in Valle Vista and north Kingman," said Fire District Board member Ed Schrum. ``It has been a priority for our District for many years to move into the Industrial Park, and I am proud to have been part of this accomplishment."
Eder said Battalion Chiefs will use the station as a headquarters and that mechanics will also use it to service engines and other equipment used by the District.

Career Expo Links Labor With Employer Pool
MOHAVE COUNTY - Anyone seeking employment or considering a career change should attend Mohave Community College's Career Expo 2008. The series of job fairs is scheduled on the College's three primary campuses over a three week stretch.
Nearly 50 employers will participate in the Career Expo. They include Hualapai Mountain Medical Center, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Downey Savings, McKee Foods, Northern American Pipe Corp., Southwire, Guardian Fiberglass, MTC/Arizona State Prison and the Kingman Unified School District.
``I don't think there's any question that this is probably the best we've had so far," said MCC Public Information Officer Sean McMahon. ``I would think it would behoove anyone looking for a really good career to hit all three of the Expos."
McMahon said about ten major employers will station personnel at each of the Expos and that other companies will set up shop at one or two of the events.
``Due to the economy being down right now, we would expect several hundred persons to apply for jobs at each of the Expo events, said Jen Miles, one of the organizers. ``We have a number of employers who may hire on the spot."
All prospective employees are asked to bring a resume or be prepared to fill out a job application listing education, past employment and job references and contact information.
Each of the Expos run from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They are scheduled Tuesday on the Bullhead City campus, Wednesday on the Kingman campus and November 6 on the Lake Havasu City campus.

Nevada Gaming Slump Stretches Into Eighth Month;
Laughlin August Down Ten Percent
LAUGHLIN - The prolonged economic downturn translates into a sustained slump in the Nevada gaming industry. Casinos in the silver state report an August gaming win of $934-million, down 8.1% from $1-billion in the same month last year.
The figures extend to eight the number of consecutive months of gaming decline, compared with the same months the previous year.
``This is definitely getting into unique territory," said gaming analyst Frank Streshley. He noted that the terrorist attacks in September, 2001 prompted a five month period of gaming decline, but that the current run is longer and more severe.
Casinos along the Colorado River in Laughlin logged a gaming win of $44.3-million, down 10% from August, 2007.
Streshley said that visitation remains fairly steady while gaming numbers drop simply reveals that consumers are more cautious and reserved with their gambling dollars.
``I don't think anybody knows when the economy will turn around," Streshley said. ``It's going to take time to regain consumer confidence and willingness to spend."
A gaming community bordering northwest Mohave County was an aberration in the August gaming report. Casinos in Mesquite enjoyed a win of $10.8-million, up 2.1% from August last year.