Category: Community News

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating struck a cow north of Kingman last Thursday, Dec. 7, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded at 6:15 p.m. to the accident in the vicinity of milepost 27 on Stockton Hill Road. The accident victim has been identified as Ryan Eckhardt, 64. A civilian told deputies of coming upon the crash scene and witnessing a cow getting up and leaving the area. “The motorcycle operator received life-threatening injuries from the collision and was pronounced…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A Lake Havasu City man was fatally injured when the motorcycle he was operating struck a cow north of Kingman last Thursday, Dec. 7, according to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Agency spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies responded at 6:15 p.m. to the accident in the vicinity of milepost 27 on Stockton Hill Road. The accident victim has been identified as Ryan Eckhardt, 64. A civilian told deputies of coming upon the crash scene and witnessing a cow getting up and leaving the area. “The motorcycle operator received life-threatening injuries from the collision and was pronounced…

MOHAVE VALLEY –  Three adults were killed in a raging residential structure fire in Mohave Valley. Crews responding to the 2100 block of Lone Star Drive at 2:00 a.m. Sunday encountered a home fully engulfed by fire.  Mohave Valley Fire Department Fire Marshal Don Gibson said a male in his 20’s who was badly burned was outside the home when firefighters arrived on scene. He was transported to Valley View Medical Center before he was flown to a trauma center in Las Vegas. Gibson said a couple in their 50’s was found deceased in a back bedroom of the home that…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits (SRP), which are valid December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker racecourse. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2024.     All interested applicants must submit a complete SRP application package which includes:   SRP application form, operating plan addressing topics covered in the guidelines; and topographic maps addressing desired event course.  The operating plan must contain specific information relevant to the submitted application as this information is a condition of the permit. Incomplete applications or inaccurate disclosure…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting proposals for the available Special Recreation Permits (SRP), which are valid December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for two competitive off-highway races on the Parker racecourse. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2024.     All interested applicants must submit a complete SRP application package which includes:   SRP application form, operating plan addressing topics covered in the guidelines; and topographic maps addressing desired event course.  The operating plan must contain specific information relevant to the submitted application as this information is a condition of the permit. Incomplete applications or inaccurate disclosure…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – The London Bridge Republican Women Dinner will be held Monday, January 8, 2024 at Shugrues Bridgeview Room. Check in is at 5 p.m. with the meeting and dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $25 cash or check at the door. This month’s guest speakers will be Mohave County School Superintendent candidates Gordon M. Groat, and James Dean Barber. Please RSVP by noon Friday, January 5 to Pam Ford at 928-486-4033. Reservations are required for attendance.