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BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Police Department was awarded grant funding from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (AZ GOHS) for the purchase of 10 additional portable breath testing devices. The CMI Inc. Intoxilyzer 800 devices were acquired with grant funds awarded by AZ GOHS to further the Bullhead City Police Department’s efforts in detecting impaired drivers and removing them from our roadways. “This recent award from GOHS allows us to replace some of our older devices and to put new devices in the hands of more of our department members,” said Bullhead City Police Department Traffic Sergeant…

KINGMAN – Newly hired Kingman City Manager Tim Walsh is proud to have the opportunity to make better the community in which he was born and raised. The Mohave County Development Services Director who topped a field of more than 40 applicants will take the reigns of city government when he starts his new job April 22. “It’s a great honor to fill this role, and the trust that the city has put in me I don’t take lightly,” Walsh said. “Definitely there are challenges ahead and it’ll take a little bit of time to address them, but I’m excited…

BULLHEAD CITY – The Bullhead City Fire Department proudly announces the acquisition of a new 26ft Munson Fire Boat, enhancing its capabilities for water rescue operations. The state-of-the-art vessel was received on Friday, March 8, 2024, marking a significant milestone in bolstering the department’s ability to respond effectively to water emergencies within the Bullhead community. The new vessel was funded through the State Lakes Improvement Fund (SLIF), awarded two years ago. The acquisition of this new fireboat represents a significant investment in the safety and security of Bullhead City residents and visitors. The 26ft Munson Fire Boat boasts several cutting-edge…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Lake Havasu City Administrative Services Department, is pleased to announce that it has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The award is a form of acknowledgment in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and is a reflection of the commitment of the governing body and staff to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting. “I’m very proud of the City team’s dedication in preparing the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget,” said Administrative Services Director Jill Olsen. “Every…

KINGMAN – A hiring and a firing top personnel news from Kingman City Hall. Execution of contract makes official the hiring of Tim Walsh as City Manager. Walsh is leaving his Development Services Director’s post with Mohave County to start his new job with the city on April 22. Walsh will begin with an annual salary of $185,000, plus a $600 monthly vehicle allowance. The Kingman Police Department’s Dec. 2023 termination of the employment of Danny Reed has been upheld. Reed appealed his dismissal on Feb. 26 and the hearing officer found in favor of the termination on March 6….