Frankin Drive closed today
Beginning today, December 3, Franklin Drive, between Louise Avenue and Southern Ave., will be closed due to a private contractor performing waterline upgrades. The closure will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories hosts Second Annual Togs for Tots Event
KINGMAN – —Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories is once again a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to underprivileged children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The Toys for Tots campaign delivers a message of hope. The goal is to motivate children, through the kindness of a new Christmas gift, to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. The objectives…
No injuries reported in garage fire
LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, , a garage fire was reported in the 3000 block of Sombrero Dr. The first arriving fire company reported fire coming from the garage doors. Four engine companies, one truck company, and a battalion chief responded to the scene and gained control of the fire within 15 minutes. The occupants evacuated the house safely. There were no reported injuries. Ten CERT members responded to the fire to assist with rehab duties for the firefighters. Crews remained on scene an additional three hours conducting salvage operations, with an additional…
Dog thieves apprehended; dogs’ owner still at large
BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City Police arrested two of the three suspects pictured in surveillance video breaking into the animal shelter and stealing two dogs early Thursday morning, Nov. 28. Detectives received several tips regarding the incident, which led police to a residence in the 5600 block of Pearl Street in Fort Mohave. According to a Bullhead City presss release, on Friday night, the suspects Amber Dawn Tourney, 36, and her boyfriend Travis Wade Ramey, 20, were both taken into custody. Tourney had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for interfering with judicial proceedings per domestic violence and Ramey was in possession…
Bullhead City man killed in pedestrian accident
BULLHEAD CITY – On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 6 p.m., Bullhead City Police were dispatched to an accident involving a pedestrian at Highway 68, between Davis Camp and the Laughlin Bridge. According to a Bullhead City press release, a man stepped into the roadway and was struck by a northbound vehicle. The pedestrian, Charles James Kiklis Sr., 82, of Bullhead City, was pronounced deceased on scene. No citations have been issued at this time. The accident remains under investigation.
Volunteers sought for a Desert Clean-Up
BULLHEAD CITY – A Desert Clean-Up is being organized through a joint effort of the City of Bullhead City, Mohave County’s ERACE program, Golden Vertex, Republic Services and Bullhead 4 Wheelers. The clean-up is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, from 8 a.m. to noon. The area designated to be cleaned will be the side road banks along Silver Creek Road on the east side of the Bullhead Parkway. They will be focusing on removing any large items such as tires, dumped furniture, electronics, concrete, and smaller items, such as piles of shot bullet casings from people who have done target…
