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No injuries in house fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, a fire was reported by the resident in the 2300 block of Palo Verde Blvd N. The occupant discovered smoke and flames in the kitchen and evacuated the residence. The occupants evacuated the house safely. There were no reported injuries to the firefighters. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

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Time for Compromise?

What I am about to say will either be seen as a moderate approach to a difficult problem or as a sellout heretic to a fundamental truth. So, buckle up. Rarely do I interject myself into politics, especially here. But there is a problem that is overlapping between politics and religion that both people of faith and people opposed need some clarity and perhaps compromise. It is not our borders, inflation, or geopolitical wars. It is not who defines gender or whether a person can be a “furry” (look it up—crazy). In short, it is the issue regarding a woman’s…

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Leaving venomous reptiles alone reduces risk of being bitten 

With more people getting outdoors to take advantage of the state’s warm, spring weather, it’s important to keep in mind that 13 species of rattlesnakes also call Arizona home. Depending on location, the species that are encountered most often are the Western diamondback, sidewinder, Mojave, and black-tailed rattlesnakes.   “Arizona has more rattlesnake species than any other state, and we can all celebrate that amazing biodiversity,” said Thomas Jones, amphibians and reptiles program manager for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In warm desert areas, rattlesnakes are most active from March through October. During the spring, it’s not uncommon for…

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HVINA public meeting May 7

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) will hold an information session and public workshop for Hualapai Valley Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (HVINA) on May 7. The meeting will be held May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. in person at Mohave Community College – Neal Campus Building 200 Room 240, 1971 Jagerson Ave. as follows at Mohave Community College Neal Campus, with some portions held in a hybrid manner as indicated below:  This meeting will be to further discuss the framework for the Hualapai Valley Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. ADWR staff will be available to answer any questions regarding…

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Long-awaited bridge linking Laughlin, Bullhead City to open Friday, June 7

Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and Bullhead City Mayor Steve D’Amico are pleased to announce the grand opening date for the long-awaited second bridge connecting Laughlin to Bullhead City, Ariz. They invited their respective communities to save the date of Friday, June 7 for a celebration. Full details will be released once finalized in May. “This second bridge spanning the Colorado River has been decades in the making,” said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, whose district includes Laughlin. “Its completion will facilitate the flow of traffic and commerce across the river, and I’m looking forward to celebrating this historic milestone with our…

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MCC Booster Club’s 3rd annual Bighorn Scramble Calcutta and Golf Tournament to Support Bighorns Athletics is Coming to Laughlin Ranch

BULLHEAD CITY – Get ready for a day of golf, community spirit and support for the Mohave Community College Bighorns men’s and women’s soccer teams! The Bighorns Athletics Booster Club is proud to host the Bighorn Scramble Calcutta/Golf Tournament at Laughlin Ranch Golf Club in Bullhead City. It brings together all levels of amateur golf enthusiasts and community members to raise funds in support of the first-ever college athletic teams in northwestern Arizona. The event kicks off with the Bighorn Scramble Calcutta on May 3rd at 5:30 PM at the Anderson Auto Group Fieldhouse in Bullhead City, located at 3663…

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