Category: Community News

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Ally Hartman of Kingman, Jennifer Lee of Lake Havasu City, and Amber Berg of Kingman. T the following students have been named to the Winter 2024 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May: Rachel Skommesa of Kingman, Molly Freeman of Kingman, Tiana Dyer of Lake Havasu City, Kari Krantz of Lake Havasu City, Meagan Turner of Lake Havasu City, April Garner of Kingman, Laura Roberts of Bullhead City, Faith Leatherman of Bullhead…

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District Office will hold a virtual solar variance meeting for three projects: Marketplace Solar, White Hills West Solar, and Arida 3 Solar; on June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona time.  Interested attendees can pre-register for the Zoom meeting:  Solar Variance Meeting (3): Marketplace Solar – White Hills 3 Solar – Arida 3 Solar Meeting ID: 160 544 7760 Project-specific information for all BLM Arizona Solar Variance Projects can be found in the “Documents” section within the National NEPA Register/ePlanning : https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2024049/510 Interested parties may also submit comments until July 12, 2024, via email at blm_az_crd_solar@blm.gov (preferred)…

BULLHEAD CITY – Wednesday afternoon, May 15, there was a non-injury accident at the intersection of Ramar and Palma Rds., in Bullhead City. Bullhead City police and fire departmets were on scene in minutes to attend to the drivers and passengers none of whom sustained injuries that required hospitalization. After the initial accident at the intersection, a second accident occurred when drivers observing the first accident managed to cause a second, just as occurred the day before at Marina and Hwy 95.  Bullhead City Police wish to communicate to all drivers that when approaching an accident, it is imperative to…

LAKE HAVASU CITY– With more than 70 cancer nonprofits alone in the United States, many may not think to combine unique cuisines to promote their cause. The Heidi Edwards Cooking for Cancer Foundation is a rare cancer nonprofit that is doing just that.   The foundation was founded by Heidi Edwards who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010. Throughout Edward’s own challenge with the disease, she wanted to provide assistance to patients, as well as their families. With the help of one of Lake Havasu’s upscale restaurants Shugrues, and the Calvary Church, she organized the group’s first spaghetti dinner fundraiser.   Edward’s vision and quest to help…

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on US 93 near the community of Wikieup to plan for daytime restrictions May 20 – 23, along a 10-mile section of the highway. The following restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, through Thursday, May 23: This is the final work on the US 93 Gunsite Canyon Road to Gray Wash Pavement Project, which included the following improvements: ADOT reminds drivers to watch for construction personnel and equipment while construction is underway. For more information, visit the project webpage.

To help keep visitors and outdoor recreators safe during the record high temperature summer months, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is instituting seasonal closures to certain strenuous areas and park trails from May 15 through September 30.  The National Weather Service said excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the Southwest United States. Therefore, Lake Mead is taking measures to proactively curb these serious safety concerns and potential tragedies by closing the following areas:  * Goldstrike Canyon  * White Rock Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trail  * Arizona Hot Springs and Arizona Hot Springs Trail  * Liberty Arch Trail …