Category: Business

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….

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman is unable to discern the status of KDP Manager, its fractured business partner for the Interstate 40 Rancho Santa Fe traffic interchange project. Las Vegas businessmen Bill Lenhart and Bill Plise both claim they control the entity, and both pledge commitment to move forward without the other, but with the City. It was Lenhart years ago who first worked to partner with the City as Sunbelt Development. The entity morphed into KDP Manager when Plise was added to the mix and the Development Agreement (DA) with the City of Kingman. Plise and Lenhart are…

BULLHEAD CITY – You’re invited to the Bullhead City Police Department’s open house where those interested in a law enforcement career can meet and greet with commanders representing all departments, including police officers, dispatchers, park rangers, transport officers and animal care and welfare officers. In addition to the informational open house, the police department is offering an open testing day for anyone who is interested and eligible to begin the testing process to become a police officer! The Meet and Greet will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at the Bullhead City Police Training Room, 1255 Marina Blvd. Open testing for…