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Firefighters rescue victims trapped in apt building, 14 displaced after blaze
LAKE HAVASU CITY — Lake Havasu City firefighters were called this week to an apartment complex, after receiving reports of smoke and flames emerging from a second-floor window, with people trapped in an adjoining unit. The fire was reported at about 2 p.m. Monday, with calls from multiple witnesses...
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.
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.
Kids can take flight at Young Eagles Rally in Kingman Saturday
Editors note: An earlier version of this story had the incorrect starting time for this event. It is scheduled to being at 8:30 a.m. The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 765 will be giving local kids an opportunity to take to the skies with its annual Young Eagles Rally at the Kingman Airport, while also teaching them a bit about aviation.
BOS forums set for District 1 and 4 candidates
KINGMAN — Candidates for the District 1 and 4 seats on the Mohave County Board of Supervisors are scheduled to take part in a forum today in Kingman. The forum, hosted by Murphy Broadcasting, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Kingman Are Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Beale St. in Kingman.
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.
Lake Havasu City Seeks Enthusiastic Residents to Serve on Multiple City Boards and Commissions
Lake Havasu City is calling all civic-minded residents to step up and have a direct impact on local governance by joining one of several city boards and commissions eager for fresh faces and perspectives. The City Clerk's Office is officially on the hunt for applicants with a passion for community service to fill multiple available positions across its boards, including for pilots and non-pilots on the Airport Advisory Board, individuals to serve on the Board of Adjustment, as well as members to guide the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission, the city announced.
Ranking of areas with best air quality revealing for regions of the Southwest
Three areas in the American southwest represent the best and worst in air quality according to a new report. Using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, SmartSurvey scored areas using 12 factors to rate air quality, including the number of good and bad days, and average pollution measures. The worst...
Bobcat with rabies captured near Kingman
MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. — A bobcat with rabies was recently captured near Kingman, according to officials in Mohave County. The Mohave County Public Health Department said Friday a bobcat with a confirmed case of rabies was tested in the Aquarius Mountain area east of Kingman. Arizona Game and Fish...
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