MOHAVE COUNTY – Monday was back to school for students at Mohave Community College. Many returned to continue their higher education journey and many new students are taking the first step to earn their degree and/or certificate.    Enrollment is up this semester by roughly 6% with approximately 4,000 students taking classes across all campuses, as well as online and live remote via Zoom.  Students are also still signing up for shorter term fall semester classes, which begin in September and October.  Students returning to class Monday were excited for the fall semester and all the College events, leadership opportunities and other…

Effective Friday, August 25 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix and Colorado River Districts, including the Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Yuma field offices as well as the Hasssayampa, and Lower Sonoran field offices. Due to increased precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moisture, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.  Before going hiking or camping, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions, or area…

Effective Friday, August 25 at 8 a.m., the Bureau of Land Management will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix and Colorado River Districts, including the Kingman, Lake Havasu, and Yuma field offices as well as the Hasssayampa, and Lower Sonoran field offices. Due to increased precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moisture, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.  Before going hiking or camping, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions, or area…

BULLHEAD CITY – Several dozen community leaders helped the Bullhead City School District (BCSD) ceremonially launch a childcare program for BCSD employees.  Located on the Coyote Canyon School campus, the center was approved earlier this year by the BCSD governing board as a way to recruit and retain employees who are concerned about safe and affordable childcare. Led by the Bullhead Area and Laughlin Chambers of Commerce, members of BCSD’s school board, along with Mayor Steve D’Amico and members of the Bullhead City Council, center staff and students cut ribbons for what some commented could be a model elsewhere. Officially…

BULLHEAD CITY – Several dozen community leaders helped the Bullhead City School District (BCSD) ceremonially launch a childcare program for BCSD employees.  Located on the Coyote Canyon School campus, the center was approved earlier this year by the BCSD governing board as a way to recruit and retain employees who are concerned about safe and affordable childcare. Led by the Bullhead Area and Laughlin Chambers of Commerce, members of BCSD’s school board, along with Mayor Steve D’Amico and members of the Bullhead City Council, center staff and students cut ribbons for what some commented could be a model elsewhere. Officially…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College campus in Kingman has been working toward rebuilding and refreshing the pond on campus. The pond will be utilized for student learning and a nice spot for students, employees and the community to enjoy.   The pond will provide hands-on learning for students to study population ecology, the chemistry of water in freshwater systems, ornithology which is the study of birds, and much more.  “The pond is going to grant us so many unique opportunities for students, it’s not just water and pupfish we are already attracting more species of dragonflies and hummingbird,”…