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Mohave College All-Arizona Academic Team honored at statewide

Mohave College's 2026 All-Arizona Academic Team was honored

AZ Department of Gaming launches On-Demand Responsible Gaming

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Gaming (Department)

Minor firefighter injuries in Havasu house fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 11:28 a.m.

Probation for Ketchersid in fentanyl seizure case

KINGMAN – The first of three defendants charged

Chloride All Town Yard Sale set

CHLORIDE – Chloride will host their annual All

Charges dismissed for threatening Public Works Director at

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A citizen who threatened

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Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman announce extension of school closures through end of school year

PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today announced the extension of Arizona school closures through the end of the school year. The extension follows updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and an announcement from the White House extending physical distancing guidelines until April 30, 2020.  Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman released the following joint statement: “In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the remainder of the school year. Today’s announcement is intended to give parents and educators as much certainty as…

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City street improvements continue

LAKE HAVASU CITY – To facilitate improvements to city streets and intersections, the city is temporarily closing the intersection to through traffic at Swanson Avenue and Smoketree Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. Business access on Smoketree Avenue is maintained. The public is requested to use caution, follow detour signs when traveling near the construction area, and use alternate routes accordingly. As always, your patience in dealing with these traffic impacts is appreciated. Dates and construction activities may vary depending on weather and other unknown factors. For more information, contact Lake Havasu City…

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BHC continues clean up, roadwork

Public Works Infrastructure Schedule BULLHEAD CITY -The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around the city during the week of March 30: ·            Wastewater wants to remind you please only flush human waste; toilet paper & grey water please do not flush any wipes and paper or non-paper products.  Please see the video on Bullhead City’s Facebook page. ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer cleaning in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide sewer video inspection. ·            City crews will be performing city wide street sweeping…

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Road work and chip sealing next week

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following activity from Mohave County Public Works during the week of March 30: Arizona Strip: Road grading on 1) Mt. Trumbull Loop and 2) Mt. Dellenbaugh Rd. in Colorado City. Kingman: Road grading on Calle Lucero. Crews will repairing pot holes and making right-of-way repairs in the Butler area and removing debris from culverts along Stockton Hill Rd. Hackberry: Road grading on 1) Antares Rd. and 2) Brooks Blvd. Wikieup: Road grading on Signal Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Planet Ranch Rd., 2) Alamo Rd. from Mile 30…

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Seventh positive case of COVID-19 in Mohave County confirmed

Fourth case in Kingman MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 28, 2020) – The Mohave County Dept. of Public Health was notified today of a seventh COVID-19 case, this one in the Kingman service area. The individual, an adult, is recovering at home and has been self-quarantined. The Mohave County Public Health nursing staff is in the process of contacting the person to implement monitoring and launch the contact investigation. There are now a total of seven confirmed cases in Mohave County, two in Lake Havasu City, one in Bullhead City, and four in Kingman. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated…

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Electric utility relief for AZ consumers

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s largest electric utilities to continue to provide reliable electricity to homes, hospitals, and businesses while making sure that Arizona residents facing financial difficulties will have choice, assistance, and reliable access to electricity. Under the agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and six electric cooperatives have all agreed to the following: No customer will have power to their home shut off during the remainder of the crisis for inability to pay; No penalties, late fees or interest will be assessed during this…

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