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Permissible fireworks spark fire

BULLHEAD CITY – At approximately 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 1, Bullhead City Fire Department (BHCFD) crews were dispatched to the Motel 6 located at 1081 Hwy. 95 for a reported commercial structure fire. According to a BHCFD spokesperson, a small shed was on fire at the north end of the structure.  Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, keeping it from spreading to the hotel.  Fire investigators responded to the scene finding an array of permissible fireworks covering the immediate area. BHCFD would like to remind citizens that all fireworks have the potential to ignite a fire. With…

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Ambassadors sworn in at open air ceremony

Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce swore in new ambassadors last week in an open air ceremony at Metcalfe Park. New officers are: Kimberly Bilbrey, KACC Treasurer, Edward Jones; Don Sommers, Az Sommer’s Cooling and Heating; Jaime Ramirez, KACC Incoming Chairman, JM Eagle; Michael Quinn, KACC Outgoing Chairman, Quinn’s Cages/Quinvestments, LLC; Rita Zumwalt, Century 21 Highland Realty; Joni Millin- Mohave County Newspapers/ The Standard / Everything Kingman; Robert DeVries, MSTEPP; Tami Ursenbach, Mohave County Economic Development & Tourism; Teri Williams, Kingman Regional Medical Center.

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CRUHSD receives five-year accreditation

BULLHEAD CITY – For the second time in five years, the Colorado River Union High School District has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). The three regional agencies provide accreditation that is recognized throughout the world. All three CRUHSD schools are included: Mohave, River Valley and CRUHSD Academy High schools.  Prior to the first accreditation, only Mohave and River Valley were accredited separately, not under one district umbrella. Accreditation…

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CRUHSD receives five-year accreditation

BULLHEAD CITY – For the second time in five years, the Colorado River Union High School District has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). The three regional agencies provide accreditation that is recognized throughout the world. All three CRUHSD schools are included: Mohave, River Valley and CRUHSD Academy High schools.  Prior to the first accreditation, only Mohave and River Valley were accredited separately, not under one district umbrella. Accreditation…

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CRUHSD receives five-year accreditation

BULLHEAD CITY – For the second time in five years, the Colorado River Union High School District has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). The three regional agencies provide accreditation that is recognized throughout the world. All three CRUHSD schools are included: Mohave, River Valley and CRUHSD Academy High schools.  Prior to the first accreditation, only Mohave and River Valley were accredited separately, not under one district umbrella. Accreditation…

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BHC council continues support of area water safety

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…

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