KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management reports 91% containment of the Ridge Fire that has been held to just under 3,100 acres in the Hualapai Mountains. About 175 personnel remain on the fire, securing containment lines and stamping out hotspots. Mop up operations will continue with full containment expected next Tuesday.

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — The Bureau of Reclamation will reduce releases from Davis Dam on Thursday, August 27, and Thursday, September 10, as part of an experimental pilot program to decrease the local caddisfly population, a nuisance to local recreation, businesses and visitors to the area. Hourly releases at Davis Dam, north of Laughlin, Nevada, will be reduced to approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second beginning at 6:00 a.m. MST and continue throughout the remainder of the day. During this time, the water levels below Davis Dam will drop, drying out the banks of the river channel in hopes of…

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City is bidding farewell to retiring Police Chief Brian Williamson. He’ll be stepping down September 1, after serving as Chief for six years. Each of its elected officials offered accolades during last week’s Bullhead City Council meeting. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, the community. You are a true leader, a true mentor,” said Council member Annette Wegmann. “We cannot thank you enough. You deserve to retire and move on to your next adventure. So, God bless you, be safe and good luck.” “I’ve always admired the job that you’ve done for our police…