Area hospital administrators agree that the COVID-19 pandemic is very real and is not a fabrication of politicians, public health officials and the media. That much was clear as the Chief Executive Officers of the largest hospitals in Kingman, Bullhead City and Lake Havasu answered media questions during Tuesday’s Mohave County press conference in Kingman. Hospital CEOs on COVID-19: “It’s not going away” MOHAVE COUNTY – Fatigue in the health care industry and throughout society was one talking point. “We’ve been doing this now for 4 1/2 months and it’s getting old,” said Michael Stenger of Western Arizona Regional Medical…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Doug Schuster believes a record of achievement and progress, and his commitment to provide the best law enforcement possible, should earn him a second term as Mohave County Sheriff. “It’s truly an honor to serve as sheriff. We’re making tremendous headway. We’re doing this because we have the support of the people and I’m so grateful,” Schuster said. “I’m asking the public to continue that support. Stand behind me. Stand with me and together we’re going to make this county much, much better. Let’s keep the momentum going.” The 41-year resident of Lake Havasu City became a…

BULLHEAD CITY – A female juvenile was treated for minor burn injuries to her feet suffered during a lunch hour brush blaze in Bullhead City Monday. Firefighters responded at 12:17 p.m. to the incident in the 1700 block of Toro Road. Spokeswoman Lori Viles said personnel encountered fire spread from a vacant lot extending to multiple exposures on Williams Drive. She said two wooden fences and a carport area were protected from flames. Cause of the fire is under investigation. Dave Hawkins