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Distressed hiker rescued from desert near LHC

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 23, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department was dispatched to a desert rescue at Sara Park. A female hiker was reported to be experiencing a heat-related injury and needed assistance. Two engine companies, two rescue side-by-sides, an ambulance, and the Battalion Chief responded to Sara Park and were able to locate the seven hikers within 12 minutes. Rescue side-by-sides assisted five of the hikers to the trailhead with no injuries. The remaining two hikers hiked back to the trailhead on their own.

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LBRW to host monthly dinner

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The London Bridge Republican Women’s (LBRW) monthly dinner will be held Monday, October 7, at Shugrue’s Bridgeview Room. Check in is at 5 p.m. with dinner and the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 cash or check at the door. This month’s guest speaker is Arizona Free Enterprise representative April Smith. Smith will be speaking on ballot propositions for the Nov. 5 general election.

The more color, the better: Downtown mural gets a touchup

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

KINGMAN – One of Kingman’s most predominant and colorful murals got a touchup thanks to a dedicated artist and supportive community.

Kingman Main Street (KMS) brought artist and sculpturer Kirk Seese back to town to throw a new layer of color and protection on his mural originally painted on the southside wall of Beale Street Theater in 2018.

The 1,800 square foot mural was completed as the first phase of the City of Kingman’s Interactive Mural Program and partnered with the Kingman Center for the Arts (KCA) as part of the Art Alley Mural project.

Health issues may have been factor in fatal crash

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – Health issues are a suspected factor as Bullhead City police investigate the death of a man in a traffic related incident. Initial crashes were reported about 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 20.

“Police responded to the 700 block of Morro Cove where it was reported a man collided with property in the 2200 block of Coronado Drive and then backed up and struck another property on Morro Drive,” said police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt. “Lifesaving efforts were initiated, and the driver was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.”

MCC’s healthcare programs utilize cutting-edge simulation technology, celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave Community College Health and Public Services Division is celebrating Healthcare Simulation Week during Sept. 16-20. Healthcare Simulation Week recognizes professionals who use simulation to improve safety, effectiveness and efficiency in healthcare.

At MCC, the simulation team handles various tasks to support healthcare programs such as nursing and emergency medical services (EMS). Simulation Technology in the classroom helps students get a hands-on learning experience to better prepare them for the workforce.

Popular Lake Mead National Recreation Area trails reopening this Fall

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Trails set to reopen next month after the annual summer closure to mitigate heat and safety risks

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is announcing the planned reopening of several popular trails on Tuesday, October 1, following the summer seasonal trail closure. The annual closure, in effect from May 15 through September 30, is implemented to protect visitors from extreme summer heat.

The trails reopening include:

* Goldstrike Canyon

* White Rock Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trail

* Arizona Hot Springs and Arizona Hot Springs Trail

* Liberty Arch Trail

* Lone Palm Trail

* Sugar Loaf Trail

* Surrounding areas of Lone Palm and Sugar Loaf

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Category: Community News

Distressed hiker rescued from desert near LHC

LBRW to host monthly dinner

The more color, the better: Downtown mural gets a touchup

Health issues may have been factor in fatal crash

MCC’s healthcare programs utilize cutting-edge simulation technology, celebrate Healthcare Simulation Week

Popular Lake Mead National Recreation Area trails reopening this Fall

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