BULHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Council approved a contract amendment and extension last week that expands the city’s relationship with Water Rescue and Safety LLC (WRS) for public safety support along the Colorado River and community beaches. Police Chief Robert Trebes told the council that the partnership began in March, 2018 after a successful pilot program with another vendor, Contemporary Services Corporation. Trebes said city police boats made 191 waterway rescues and assists, 5 operating under the influence arrests, issued 133 citations and responded to 50 accidents in 2018 accidents. He said contract lifeguards made 2,826 contacts, performed 383…

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman will begin striping recently chip sealed roads Saturday, June 26 through Wednesday, June 30, 2021, weather permitting. During this time there will be travel delays and reduced speeds due to lane restrictions. The City of Kingman urges motorists to pay extra attention while driving in and around work zones, maintenance vehicles, and encourages the importance of maintaining safe and smart driving habits during the construction season, and at all times, when operating a motor vehicle. Road striping: Sunshine Drive and Rock Road Burbank Street Bank Street (Airway Avenue to Townsend St.) North Stockton Hill…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ashley Thimm has gone through a lot of obstacles in her life. She suffered the loss of a loved one and had many health issues. While attending River Valley High School she lost her mother and suffered a diabetic coma.  At a young age she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little to no insulin. She said her father found her unresponsive and if he hadn’t she probably would not be alive today. The doctors told her she was lucky to be alive and not suffer any brain damage from…