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A man went missing in April. Bullhead City police found his body almost a month later.
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — A man who was found dead in a remote desert area in Bullhead City has been identified, the city's police said. Bullhead City police said the medical examiner identified the dead person as Graig Salzer, 63, of Bullhead City. Police found Salzer's body on May 7, in a remote desert area off of the Bullhead Parkway, and the medical examiner identified the body as Salzer May 15.
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...
Friday fishing report: Trout stocking brings out anglers
BULLHEAD CITY — If you stock fish, anglers will find them. That's the takeaway from the fishing news from Rusty Braun, proprietor of Riviera Marina in Bullhead City. It should come as little surprise that a stocking of trout earlier this month was followed in close order by reports of people catching rainbow trout.
Back the Blue & Fire Parade to close Highway 95 Saturday morning
BULLHEAD CITY — Saturday morning's Back the Blue & Fire parade will see Highway 95 temporarily closed to accommodate the parade route. The parade starts at 9 am. and will run from Gary Keith Civic Park to Community Park. The highway will be closed on a rolling basis from Marina Boulevard to Community Park for the duration of the event.
Softball Recap: Needles finds playoff glory versus White Pine
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Needles had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the White Pine Bobcats 12-1. Needles is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 23 straight. Jaelyn Garcia made...
Two crashes on Highway 95 send two people to local hospitals
BULLHEAD CITY — Two collisions within minutes — and a half-block from each other — on Tuesday afternoon sent two people to local hospitals. Emergency crews responded about 3:02 p.m. to reports of a three-vehicle rear-end type collision in the inside lane of Highway 95 just south of the intersection at Marina Boulevard. Crews arriving at the crash reported a second collision on Highway 95 at the intersection of Black Mountain Road.
Bullhead City's capital improvement projects wish list includes $125 million for 82 projects
BULLHEAD CITY — About half of Bullhead City's $254.7 million budget for 2024-25 is contained in capital improvement requests for 82 projects that may or may not come to fruition during the upcoming fiscal year. Or anytime thereafter. But whether the funding — from full grants, matching grants or...
Clark County, Bullhead City Fire respond to room fire reported in Colorado Belle
LAUGHLIN — Clark County Fire Department requested mutual aid from Bullhead City Fire Department Tuesday for a reported room fire at the Colorado Belle. No injuries were reported.
'Millions of stitches of love': Local crafters donate to WARMC Comfort Quilts program
BULLHEAD CITY — "Millions of stitches of love." That's how Mavis Fulco described a collection of locally made quilts, blankets, afghans and beanies donated Wednesday to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for the hospital's "Comfort Quilts" program.
Suspected shoplifter leads Bullhead City police on high-speed chase into Nevada
BULLHEAD CITY — A man suspected of shoplifting a generator led police on a high-speed chase into Nevada. About 11:45 a.m., 911 dispatch notified officers to be on the lookout for a man suspected of stealing a generator from a retail outlet on Miracle Mile. Reports indicated he left in a rented pickup.
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.
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.
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.
Laughlin hosts spring banquet; recognize long-time baseball coach
LAUGHLIN – Laughlin High School held their annual spring sports banquet on Tuesday to recognize their student athletes. They also had a special ceremony for long-time baseball coach Tony Petrik, who officially retired this year after 28 years behind the bench. Laughlin graduates and former players Nick Covert, Nick Hagstrom, Eric Smith and Jonny Payne all spoke and presented Perrin with a team-signed home player.
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.
High school softball: Top seed Ridgeline, No. 2 Desert Hills stay unbeaten in 4A tourney
The top two seeds in the 4A state softball tournament stayed unbeaten Wednesday as each of them recorded two wins to move within one win of the state championship series to be held on Saturday. The top seeded Ridgeline Riverhawks beat No. 8 seed Hurricane 8-0 and No. 4 seed Cedar 12-0 in five innings of play, while No. 2 seed Desert Hills beat No. 7 Bear River 6-2 and No. 6 Payson 9-1 to stay unbeaten in the 4A bracket held at the Spanish Fork Complex. Ridgeline’s pitching was stellar in both of its games as it held Hurricane to just three hits and then was able to throw a combined no-hitter against Cedar. “You know it’s a big thing right now. Trying to save arms, trying to be as efficient as you can. And when our pitchers do that, it keeps the pressure on the other team and will keep us fresh for tomorrow.” Ridgeline head coach Michael Anderson said.
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.
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