Category: Community News

BULLHEAD CITY – Positive identification by the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office of a body discovered in Bullhead City figures prominently in a missing person case. Bullhead City police spokeswoman Emily Fromelt said Craig Mitchell was reported missing April 19, four days after a concerned friend reported he had not returned after running out of gas and attempting to walk to Adobe Rd. to secure fuel. A search failed to locate Mitchell, 63, Bullhead City, but his body was found along a wash within the original search area on Monday May 6.  Fromelt said positive identification was achieved Wednesday, May…

BULLHEAD CITY– Bullhead City is gearing up to host its annual Summer Camp Series, and time is running out for parents to register their kids. The Summer Camp Series, which runs from May 28 to June 28, offers over 30 different camp options catering to a wide range of children’s interests, including sports, science, art, performing arts, culinary arts, and more. “We’ve brought back last year’s Summer Camp Series and made it even better,” exclaimed Bullhead City Senior Recreation Supervisor Claire Adams. “Our most popular camps are back, including Track and Field camp, Theater Camp, Soccer Camps, and more. We’re also…

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – With the Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the National Park Service are hosting a media event at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Wednesday, May 22, to talk about summer safety, boating and water safety. Members of the media are invited to an on-the-water ride-along with NDOW game wardens or NPS Rangers. This event is held in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 18-24. The week is part of a national campaign that partners state and federal agencies to promote safe boating during the week leading…

KINGMAN – CASA Council Helping Children of Mohave County recently went to Young Scholards Academy and presented Mrs. DeBord’s third grade class with an appreciation certificate and thank you letter for their participating in the CASA Council diaper drive.

Volunteers needed to support families affected by continuous disasters Residents of Northern Arizona are facing an above-normal wildfire season as the climate crisis threatens to upend more communities. The best defense during an emergency is to be prepared and the American Red Cross, Northern Arizona Chapter, advises everyone to get ready now. While normal significant fire potential is expected for much of the region from April to July, some areas of above normal significant fire potential are expected across both the southeast and eastern sections of the area during the rest of the spring. “Today, the Red Cross is responding…

KINGMAN – The Kingman Police Department asks the community to assist in celebrating National Police Week. This year, National Police Week will take place from May 12 through the 18.  This week-long observance is an annual event dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the United States. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in…