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MCC Bullhead City and Havasu campuses to host Bighorn Trek Events, free admission

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College’s Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City campuses are gearing up to host exciting community events called Bighorn Trek, showcasing higher education and career opportunities in each community. The events will also feature a Show ‘n Shine Car Show hosted by the college’s Automotive programs. The Bullhead City campus event will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM on Thursday, March 28, alongside an ARIZONA@WORK hiring event, and the car show. Lake Havasu City’s event will follow a week later on Friday, April 5, from 7 AM to 4 PM, also featuring the car…

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Swimmer drowns at Lake Havasu

LAKE HAVASU – A suspected drowning at Lake Havasu is under investigation by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Boating Safety Division personnel responded at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10 to the area near The Islander RV Park. Authorities learned that a woman disappeared after jumping from a boat for a swim. “When she entered the water, her improperly secured life jacket came off,” said MCSO public information specialist Anita Mortensen. “The victim began to panic, then went below the surface of the water.” Rescue divers deployed in the area were unable to locate the victim. A Careflight helicopter…

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County Corner: Happy Spring Mohave County

As you most likely are aware it is not only spring but it is legislative season, my favorite time of year.  I simply love following the bills at the Capitol.  Sort of like a bouncing ball when some of the balls end up over (or under) the fence, never to be seen again.  Our fantastic legislatures; Senator Borrelli, Representative Biasiucci and Representative Gillette have been hard at work moving bills forward to help everything from home ownership, election integrity, government policy and most important, deed fraud.  This year I am focusing on deed fraud, a subject we should all be…

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Reward offered for solving three homicide cases

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Silent Witness offers up to $4,500 for information helping the Sheriff’s Office in three criminal death investigations. Up to $1,500 is offered for information in each of the three matters. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the agency is still trying to determine who was responsible for a Jan. 2 hit-and-run pedestrian fatality in Golden Valley. James McDaniel, 69, Golden Valley died of injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Chino Dr. and Adobe Rd. Detectives are also trying to identify a suspect in a Feb. 25 shooting death in…

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BLM seeks public comment on proposed exploratory drilling project east of Bullhead City

KINGMAN – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office has completed an environmental assessment and is seeking public comment on the proposed Arizona Silver Exploration US, Inc (ASE) Philadelphia Exploration Project. The proposed exploration drilling project is located approximately 7.5 miles east of Bullhead City along the west side of the Black Mountains in Mohave County.  An exploration plan submitted by ASE to the Kingman Field Office includes plans to conduct a phased exploration drilling program and up to 0.34 acres of surface disturbance. Activities would include the construction of up to two 50-by-50-foot drill pads, drilling up to…

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Andy Devine ADA Improvement Project Begins

KINGMAN, Ariz. – Starting on Monday, March 11th, the City of Kingman will undertake the Andy Devine ADA Improvement project, which is funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The project will address the ADA needs on Hall Street, Johnson Avenue, Broadway Avenue, and East Andy Devine Avenue. During the project’s duration, there will be lane restrictions and intermittent closures. The lane restrictions will be in place from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11th, until the project’s completion, which is expected to be by the end of July 2024. The City of Kingman urges anyone traveling through work zones…

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