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Two fatal traffic accidents in Bullhead City

BULLHEAD CITY – Fatal traffic accidents were reported about ten minutes apart Friday night in Bullhead City. Officers responded at 10:40 p.m. to a single vehicle rollover on Newberry Drive. Police Department spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said two men were ejected from a 2010 Chevrolet pickup truck. Both Bullhead City residents were flown to University Medical Center in Las Vegas. 20-year-old Jafet Villalobos died at the hospital. Fromelt said 19-year-old Esteban Lopez remains at UMC in stable condition. The second accident reported at 10:50 p.m. occurred on Highway 95 near Retail Way. Fromelt said a southbound motorcycle rear-ended a Jeep. The…

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MEC cancels district, annual meetings

Plans 75th Anniversary celebration in 2021 BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric Cooperative has canceled its District and Annual Member Meetings for 2020. Members were notified in May that the meetings previously scheduled for June were postponed; however, factors regarding the COVID-19 situation remain that affect the decision by MEC’s board of directors and management to cancel the meetings. MEC’s CEO Tyler Carlson said, “Uncertainty and changes surrounding health concerns and risks have made it impossible for us to secure a facility for our meetings, along with the difficulty in providing physical distancing at meetings.” Carlson said other factors influencing the…

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County road work continues

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following road maintenance activity during the week of July 20: Arizona Strip: Road grading on Mt. Trumbull Loop. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Calle Blanca and 2) Calle Alamo. Crews will be crack sealing on 1) Cedar Ridge Rd. and 2) Thompson Ave.They will be repairing the right of way and repairing pot holes in the Butlerarea. Hackberry: Road grading on Hackberry Rd. Wikieup: Road grading on Bogles Ranch Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Planet Ranch Rd., 2) Apache Rd. and 3) National Old Trail Hwy. Hualapai Mtn….

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County road work continues

MOHAVE COUNTY – The citizens of Mohave County can expect the following road maintenance activity during the week of July 20: Arizona Strip: Road grading on Mt. Trumbull Loop. Kingman: Road grading on 1) Calle Blanca and 2) Calle Alamo. Crews will be crack sealing on 1) Cedar Ridge Rd. and 2) Thompson Ave.They will be repairing the right of way and repairing pot holes in the Butlerarea. Hackberry: Road grading on Hackberry Rd. Wikieup: Road grading on Bogles Ranch Rd. Yucca: Road grading on 1) Planet Ranch Rd., 2) Apache Rd. and 3) National Old Trail Hwy. Hualapai Mtn….

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COVID-19 update: 137 new cases, two deaths Wednesday

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 137 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. There are also two deaths in the Bullhead City service area. There are 61 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 59 cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Kingman service area. The final two cases are both in the North County service area. The two Bullhead City area deaths are 50-59 and 80-89. Both are previously reported cases. Of the 59 Bullhead City area cases, 57 cases…

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Vehicle accident causes power outage in Mohave Valley

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Electric members experienced a power outage at 3:17 a.m. Wednesday, July 15. The outage affected approximately 788 members in Mohave Valley. The outage was caused when a vehicle struck a support wire at the corner of Hwy 95 and Hulet Dr. causing it to break free and wrap around the overhead lines. After waiting for clearance from medical personnel, MEC crews were able to make repairs and restore power shortly after 6:00 a.m. Outage restoration is important to MEC, and every effort is made to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. MEC members can…

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