Vehicles in floods or severe weather may not be properly identified As winter weather patterns start to bring much-needed rain and snow, a possible side effect could be troublesome for those looking to purchase a vehicle. Cars damaged by floodwaters, such as those resulting from the recent 20-25 foot waves or heavy rain storms in California, can sometimes be sold by unscrupulous individuals. When looking for a new-to-you vehicle, it is important to know its history. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s condition and title status, especially in private sales. If a vehicle is flood-damaged, the title should say “salvage” or…

Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest (BBB) in partnership with Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), names Isac Urias from Mohave High School in Bullhead City, AZ as a BBB Ethical Athlete scholarship recipient. Isac’s punctual attendance in preseason workouts, practices and games for football and wrestling, shows his commitment to the sports. He is independent and carries a smile on his face with a “whatever it takes” attitude. Characterized as a “fierce competitor and loyal friend”, his nominator shares that he “continues to work hard despite little to no support in his home life.” “Isac showed compassion, great morals and ethics…

Kingman baseball prodigy Tarik Skubal is a millionaire. The 27-year-old who grew up in Kingman where he enjoyed success in youth and high school hardball involvements avoided arbitration when he inked a $2.65-million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Jan. 11. CBS Sports reported the one-year deal for the 6-3, 240 pound starting pitcher is a sound move for the Tigers. “This is obviously a massive value for Detroit, as Skubal pitched like a frontline starter after returning from injury last season,” CBS reported on its fantasy baseball website. “The27-year-old left logged a 2.80 ERA, a .90 WHIP and 102…