May is National Water Safety Month, and the Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind you that water safety is everyone’s responsibility. Drowning can happen in an instant and is the leading cause of death in young children.  This year take the pledge to be water aware by following these simple safety steps. Constant adult supervision. Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. Don’t just drop kids off. Avoid distracting activities such as checking email or social media. Learn to Swim. No matter your age, learning to swim is one of the best…

Motorists in Lake Havasu City who use Swanson Avenue east of Smoketree Avenue and west of Acoma Boulevard should expect construction delays weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning this week and continuing through late summer while an improvement project is underway. The city is improving Swanson Avenue downtown. The Arizona Department of Transportation is administering the project. While business access will be maintained at all times, on-street parking will be removed beginning Thursday, May 2. Construction signage is in place providing access to businesses and local streets throughout the project area. In addition to the removal of the…

An archeologist conducting work in a remote area located human remains outside the western Arizona community of Topock Wednesday. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 10:50 a.m. to a location near Polaris Road. Sheriff’s spokesman Anita Mortensen said the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s office collected the bone fragments for forensic analysis and possible DNA testing. “Detectives canvassed the area to search for possible evidence,” she said.  No further information is initially available and investigation is ongoing.

Crews hope to substantially complete Beale Street construction by Friday, May 3. However, no matter what stage construction is at , crews will cleanup and open Beale St. completely, so there will be no obstructions to parking or traffic Friday and throughout the “Fun Run” weekend. Sixth St. will also be completely open with no obstructions. Crews will resume construction Monday, May 6 and work to finish the project next week. New sewer lines are being installed in Beale Street and Sixth St. The proposed work includes new, 8-inch sewer lines along with two new sewer manholes. Freiday Construction is…