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WaterSMART grants selected; 12 states selected for $4.99 million in grants

The Bureau of Reclamation has selected 54 projects to share $40.99 million in WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants to help projects use water more efficiently and effectively in the western United States. “The WaterSMART Program is helping Reclamation address the West’s water challenges,” said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. “Water and Energy Efficiency Grants provide water districts and communities the needed assistance to modernize their water delivery infrastructure and increase hydropower generation.” Projects are located in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The types of projects receiving funding include canal lining, advanced water…

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Bullhead City continues maintenance work

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City Public Works Department has the following projects going on in addition to regular work around our city during the week of February 24: ·            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 in various neighborhoods. ·            City crews will be performing city wide traffic and street light maintenance and repairs in various locations throughout the city. ·            City crews we be performing weed abatement city wide, this will consist of mechanical control…

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Temporary road closure for Annual Line Dance on London Bridge

LAKE HAVASU CITY – This Sunday, February 23, the London Bridge is closed to through traffic from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., for the Havasu Community Health Foundation’s Annual Line Dance on the London Bridge special event. Beginning at 2:15 p.m., the Lake Havasu City Police Department clears the London Bridge of pedestrians and traffic. Turn restrictions at the McCulloch Boulevard and Lake Havasu Avenue intersection are in place during that timeframe. Drivers are encouraged to schedule trips to and from the Island prior to or after the event to avoid unnecessary delays. Please exercise additional caution when traveling in…

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BHC to host clean up event Feb. 27

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City, Mohave County probation, sanitation contractor Republic Services and citizens will partner in a community cleanup organized by a homeless task force. City Manager Toby Cotter says the target area runs from Home Depot to Community Park where illegal dumping and the homeless have left a mess along the Colorado River. “There have been some areas there that are really nasty,” Cotter said. Anyone wanting to participate in the cleanup is asked to assemble at the Chamber of Commerce on Highway 95 by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27. Cotter said participants should wear closed-toe shoes, pants,…

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Taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of who prepared the return. Taxpayer responsibilities: §  Ensure the tax preparer provides you with a copy of the entire return. §  Insist the preparer provides copies of all schedules, especially if there are itemized deductions or credits. §  Ask the preparer to explain the return, including deductions, credits and wages claimed. §  Review the tax return before submitting to ensure numbers are correct and schedules add up to source documents provided to the…

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Krueger to serve on Chamber Executives Association Board

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lisa Krueger, IOM, ACE, CTA, the President/CEO of the Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce, has been re-elected to a three-year term on the Board of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). She previously served from 2016-2020; and also served on the W.A.C.E. Board from 2006-2012. Additionally, Krueger was re-elected to a second one-year term as the Chairman of the W.A.C.E. Foundation Board of Directors. W.A.C.E. is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with approximately 870 members in 19 Western states and Canada. The association is designed to promote and enhance…

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