Category: Community News

BULLHEAD CITY – A woman was injured during a weekend fire at an assisted living facility in Bullhead City. Fire Department personnel responded at about 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 3 to the Sunridge Village at 839 Landon Dr. The injured party was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center for treatment. “Crews found a single-occupant room where a fire had ignited, activating the sprinkler system, which contained the fire in the affected room,” a fire department news release stated. “Crews quickly extinguished the blaze.” Authorities were focused on the possibility that smoking had occurred in proximity to oxygen equipment but…

KINGMAN – In observation of National Women’s History Month, Kingman Women Making History on Sunday, March 3rd honored eleven local women for outstanding accomplishments in various categories.  The theme for 2024 was Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Award recipients are:  Arts – Ann King nominated by D’arcy Wagner; Business – Kimberly Chapman McGee nominated by Karly Heisleman; Education – Shelley Stanley nominated by Marty Adams; Health/Medical Professions – Merissa Wood nominated by Lacie Robbins (last year’s Lifetime Achievement honoree); Life time Achievement – Sandy Moon nominated by Cherie Bourlier and Susan Williams; Other: Inspirational “She Strong Organizer”…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Get your stomachs ready for overindulgence at the third annual Southwest Chowderfest. This fest will be hosted by the nonprofit team, Soroptimist of Lake Havasu. The organization that is dedicated to supporting women and assists with them achieving their dreams.   At the annual event, there’s so much in store for attendees to relish. With more than 20 restaurants in participation this year, you’ll be able to get a taste of high end bites provided by Iron Wolf Golf and Country Club, ChaBones, Summary Wine Bar and much more.  There will be a coffee bar, beer tastings, and live music by cover…

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — There is no evidence an Arizona house fire that killed five children was caused by arson, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found no trace of accelerants on debris samples taken from the December blaze, Bullhead City Police said in a news release. The cause remains undetermined. Both ATF and the Lake Havasu City Fire Department are still investigating. The father of four of the children left them and a young relative in the house on the afternoon of Dec. 16 while he went out to do some…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Just in case you missed the Havasu Art Trail event, there’s another exhibit gearing up their displays this weekend for the Art at the Lake showing. Since 1978, The Havasu Art Guild has been a support system to many of our local artists through seminars, workshops, exhibits, and art shows.  In celebration of the guild’s 45th anniversary, the private nonprofit will be presenting works from fifty local artists at their celebration. One of those local artists is retiree Bill Schaufel who decided to pick up painting and drawings through independent instruction.  With watercolors, canvas, oils and acrylics, the artist’s…