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How to protect your property as Bullhead City burglaries persist
BULLHEAD CITY — Whether it's at a home or business, thieves can strike when least expected — BCPD recently shared several tips to reduce the chances of it happening to you. As of April 11, 23 commercial burglaries were reported to the Bullhead City Police Department this year....
MEC: Microburst lifts awning into power lines
BULLHEAD CITY — On Thursday, April 25 at 4:15 p.m., 948 Mohave Electric Cooperative members in the north square of Golden Shores/Topock experienced an outage for one hour and 33 minutes, caused by a microburst that blew an awning into the power lines. Crews patrolled the lines, cleared the...
Man arrested for alleged assault of security guard at Kingman library
An unruly patron attacked and injured a security guard at the Mohave County District Library in Kingman on Burbank Steet. Deputy police chief Joel Freed said that Paris Nealy, 36, Bullhead City, was trespassed from the property after vaping inside the library late morning Monday, April 22. Freed said Nealy...
Trial set for Mohave Valley suspect in fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident
KINGMAN — The first criminal trial in 2025 was set Wednesday for a Mohave Valley man charged with fatally injuring a pedestrian with his car in November 2023. Anthony David Duarte, 30, is charged with manslaughter. He is currently out of custody on a bond.
Bikers unite: Mayhem Motorcycle Rally back for a fourth year, Route 66 Bike Week returns
BULLHEAD CITY — The Mayhem Motorcycle Rally returns for a fourth year, bringing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to the area for an assortment of rides and events. Mayhem runs Thursday through Sunday with Bullhead Community Park as the base of operations.
Winners announced for BHHS Legacy's 'Inspiring Educators' grant program
BULLHEAD CITY — BHHS Legacy Foundation’s “Inspiring Educators” grant program is an opportunity to help Tri-State educators expand their ability to continue their meaningful work in the classroom. On Saturday, April 20, BHHS Legacy celebrated and announced the winners. Each educator received a grant to purchase...
Laughlin baseball and softball swept in doubleheaders
LAUGHLIN – The Laughlin High School baseball and softball teams were both in action last week for a pair of doubleheaders. The baseball team competed on April 22, losing to Awaken Christian 14-2 and 11-1. In both games, the Cougars tossed a scoreless first inning but went on to fall big before being swept against Lake Mead Academy and were outscored 44-2 to fall to 10-12 this season.
Traveling show: Safety Town helps get the message out
BULLHEAD CITY — Tracey Fejt said she saw "far too many" injured children during her career as an emergency room and trauma nurse. Now, as an injury prevention coordinator for Banner Health, Fejt is helping prevent those injuries from happening in the first place.
Bullhead City maintenance, projects week of April 29
BULLHEAD CITY — City of Bullhead City staff and contractors will be working on the following projects throughout our city during the week of April 29:. City street maintenance crews will treat Bullhead Parkway with slurry seal applications as a part of the City Street Maintenance Program. This work will involve full-width closures of the parkway beginning each night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning. For the complete schedule and list of streets to receive slurry or microsurface treatment as part of the City Street Maintenance Program, visit bullheadcity.com/csmp.
Man indicted after crash leaves 3 motorcyclists dead outside Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A trucker driver accused of a crash that left three motorcyclists dead has been indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury. Claude Rafiki, 29, of Michigan, faces three counts of reckless driving resulting in death. The crash took place on March 23 on State Route 163 near Laughlin. Rafiki originally faced […]
Guest Column: Why I voted against that liquor license
Despite what you heard during an outburst at the last City Council meeting, there are times when the seven council members do not unanimously agree on an issue. That happened at the April 16th meeting when a seemingly simple agenda item was presented authorizing the city to apply for its own liquor license at the refurbished Optimum Community Center. The application was approved on a 6-to-1 vote, and I was the lone dissenting vote.
Accident: Meadows Drive and Highway 95
BULLHEAD CITY — One person suffered unspecified injuries in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 95 at Meadows Drive on Monday. According to Bullhead City Police Department reports, the driver of a southbound Ford Mustang was stopped at the red light at Meadows when it was struck from behind by a Dodge Durango Citadel. The force of the impact spun the Mustang around into the northbound lanes.
Ink Mayhem brings artists together
BULLHEAD CITY — It's not just bike week in the Tri-state — to some, it's ink week, too. Ink Mayhem, a long running companion event to the annual Mayhem Motorcycle rally, kicked off Thursday with dozens of tattoo artists and businesses showing off their skills.
Wings & Wildlife Festival set for May 11
LAUGHLIN — The annual Wings and Wildlife Festival will be held Saturday, May 11, at the Pyramid Canyon Day Use Area in Laughlin. The event, conducted by the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department and organized by the Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park Trail Advisory Committee, will offer plenty of family-friendly activities at the park overlooking the Colorado River and Davis Dam. The Wings & Wildlife Festival promotes nature and outdoor activities that are plentiful in the Tri-state.
Opening of Bullhead City Fire Station 7 remains 'impending'
BULLHEAD CITY — The impending opening of Bullhead City Fire Department's Station 7 remains just that: Impending. Fire Chief Patrick Moore said he the update he provided at Tuesday's meeting of the Bullhead City Fire District governing board was "hopefully the last month" he provided with a less-than-definitive forecast on the opening of the new station in the Laughlin Ranch neighborhood east of the Bullhead Parkway.
Board to consider new Fort Mojave Elementary School principal
MOHAVE VALLEY — Fort Mojave Elementary School's new principal will be considered tonight by the Mohave Valley Elementary School District governing board. "With great enthusiasm, the selection committee recommends the approval of Genia Watson-Brown as the new principal of Fort Mojave Elementary School," Superintendent Cole Young said in the agenda. "Genia emerged as the top candidate after a rigorous selection process that included paper screening, interviewing and careful consideration by the committee, which consisted of two teachers, classified staff, the Special Education Director, the principal, and myself as the superintendent."
No injuries in Monday afternoon crash at Highway 95 and Central Avenue
BULLHEAD CITY — No one was injured in what was initially described as a four-vehicle collision on Highway 95 just south of the intersection of Highway 95 and Central Avenue. Emergency crews responded about 4:29 p.m. to reports of the multi-vehicle crash that was blocking the outside lane of Highway 95. Arriving crews reported that the crash was between only two vehicles, a black Jeep and a black Toyota Camry.
Bullhead City Council candidates share priorities, ideas for community's future in forum
BULLHEAD CITY — Seven candidates for four City Council seats this November election came together Thursday night to discuss their visions for the city. The candidate forum, co-moderated by the Mohave Valley Daily News and Murphy Broadcasting, challenged candidates to address major issues like homelessness and affordable housing.
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