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Laughlin Township budget set at $27.8 million for the coming fiscal year
LAUGHLIN — A budget of more than $27.8 million for the township of Laughlin is included in Clark County’s overall budget for fiscal year 2024-25 to be reviewed at a public hearing of the Board of Commissioners on May 20 and slated to take effect when the new budget year begins July 1.
Shed is third structure fire since March caused by burning weeds
BULLHEAD CITY — A man burning weeds in his yard on Monday set his shed on fire. Emergency crews responded about 12:36 p.m. to reports of a structure fire in the 1700 block of Sierra Vista Drive. Arriving crews found a shed on fire with exposure to trash behind the shed and exposure to a second shed in the yard.
Caesars Foundation grants River Fund $15K to start Laughlin Social Services Fund
LAUGHLIN — A grant just announced from Caesars Entertainment Foundation will create a brand-new program explicitly aimed at Laughlin residents who find themselves in need of help due to emergency or crisis situations. “We’re excited to announce that River Fund, Inc., has received a $15,000 grant from Caesars Entertainment,”...
Wings & Wildlife re-emerges from 'hibernation' successfully on textbook spring day
LAUGHLIN — This past weekend, kids of all ages, including way past 21, put down their phones, screens, tablets and devices to spend a few nice hours sucking in fresh air, recharging, catching some rays, hanging out, making new friends, playing, being active, gazing at the river valley landscape and learning about the natural world of the Mojave Desert, the Colorado River Valley and surroundings.
Four locals arrested on conspiracy charges in Mohave Valley
MOHAVE VALLEY — Four people were arrested Friday on multiple felony charges ranging from theft, drug possession, weapons offenses, and conspiracy after an investigation by Mohave County Sheriff's Office. Deputies, with the assistance of Fort Mohave Tribal Police, executed five search warrants Friday in the Mohave Valley and Fort...
Laughlin cornhole crew hosts invitational tourney
LAUGHLIN — In a move to capitalize on the ever-growing popularity of the game of cornhole, the Spirit Mountain Senior Center league players decided to expand competition to include several Las Vegas-area teams. They invited four newly-formed teams from Mountain Crest Community Center on Vegas’ west side to come...
Murder mystery dinner on tap Friday in support of Desert Shores Community Baptist Church
BULLHEAD CITY — Enjoy dinner and a show — with a touch of murder — this Friday at the Desert Shores Community Baptist Church. The church, 2625 Landon Drive, will host a murder mystery play and dinner Friday, May 17. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the play begins at 7 p.m.
Home Depot delivers project grant to Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department Station 92
FORT MOHAVE — Home Depot Foundation was once again ready to help a local fire department. The foundation recently awarded Fort Mojave Mesa Fire Department Station 92 a $16,500 grant for repairs. Last week, Team Home Depot volunteers from the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City stores, along with volunteers from Sunrise Rotary Club spent a day giving the station a much needed refresh.
GOP candidates for U.S. Congress, county commission discuss issues with Laughlin voters
LAUGHLIN — Addressing inflation, crime, homelessness and economic diversification were among the top issues for two Republican candidates who held a meet-and-greet event in Laughlin last week hoping to win votes in the primary election coming up June 11. Drew Johnson — one of seven GOP candidates for the...
Bullhead City man who allegedly stabbed stepfather to be committed to mental health facility
KINGMAN — A jury found late Thursday that a Bullhead City man charged with fatally stabbing his stepfather is dangerous and must be committed to a secure facility. John Ashley James, 49, had been charged with first-degree murder for the murder of Gabriel Paz Toledano, 65, in May 2021 in Bullhead City.
Laughlin High School track and field races in regional championship
LAS VEGAS – The Laughlin High School track and field team competed for the final time this season at the Southern 2A Regional Championship. The Cougars were led by their 4 x 200 relay team of Kendrick Thompson, Kian Ashby, Aeson Ashby and Marcello Faccioli. They set a personal record and finished in second place at 1:39.92.
Arizona Game & Fish, Bullhead City Fire Department host free life jacket exchange
BULLHEAD CITY — Safety agencies want to help keep people on the water safe from drowning. The Bullhead City Fire Department will host a life jacket exchange in conjunction with the Arizona Game and Fish Department on Saturday, May 18.
MVIDD calls special meeting Wednesday for call of election
MOHAVE VALLEY — The Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District Board of Directors have scheduled a special meeting Wednesday. Directors will host discussion and take possible action regarding Resolution 2024-01 Call of Election of Division 1 Director and Director at Large. The election date is Nov. 12, 2024.
Tri-State Warriors set to host youth flag football championship
BULLHEAD CITY – The Tri-State Warriors are set to host their youth flag football championship on Saturday. The Warriors have more than 220 players and three divisions. The games will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rotary Park.
Master Gardeners' workshop: Growing veggies in the Colorado River Valley
BULLHEAD CITY — Veggies are the hot topic this week for the Master Gardeners' monthly workshop in Bullhead City. Dr. Angela O’Callaghan will be the guest speaker this Thursday, May 16 at Mohave Community College, Room 201, from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop is free to attend.
Rotarians, Interact Club members roll up their sleeves at Laughlin Community Garden for Earth Day
LAUGHLIN — For the third consecutive year, members of the Rotary Club of Laughlin worked in the Laughlin Community Garden for their annual Rotary Week of Service and Earth Day project at the end of April, installing new raised garden beds, planting vegetables and cleaning up the area. Joined...
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