Category: Community News

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 8 a.m., on Saturday, July 29, a fire was reported by multiple 911 calls in the 3800 block of Bluegrass Dr. The callers stated they heard an explosion, and the front of the residence was on fire. The first arriving fire company reported heavy smoke and fire to the front of the residence. Multiple explosions occurred due to venting oxygen tanks in the residence.  Four LHCFD Engine Companies, one Desert Hills (DHFD) Engine Company, one LHCFD Truck Company, one LHCFD Medic Unit, one AMR Ambulance and a Battalion Chief responded to the fire and gained control…

KINGMAN – A High Desert Chillin’ Car Show will be held Friday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at High Desert Hyundai, 4180 Stockton Hill Rd. Proceeds go towards purchasing candy for the annual Halloween Bash. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Roll-in begins at 4 p.m. All clubs, vehicle types, makes and models welcome. There will be raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, and food trucks! There will be six award categories, winners chosen by participants: Ford Motors, General Motors, MoPar, Truck, Rat Rod, Motorcycle, Plus Sponsors Choice Award. For more information contact Gene Kirkham at 714-488-1843 or Rick Pillion at…

KINGMAN – A High Desert Chillin’ Car Show will be held Friday, Aug. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at High Desert Hyundai, 4180 Stockton Hill Rd. Proceeds go towards purchasing candy for the annual Halloween Bash. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Roll-in begins at 4 p.m. All clubs, vehicle types, makes and models welcome. There will be raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, and food trucks! There will be six award categories, winners chosen by participants: Ford Motors, General Motors, MoPar, Truck, Rat Rod, Motorcycle, Plus Sponsors Choice Award. For more information contact Gene Kirkham at 714-488-1843 or Rick Pillion at…

LAKE HAVASU CITY – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department was dispatched to a desert rescue at Sara Park. Two hikers got lost returning from the Sara Park Trail system after attempting a sunset hike. Reports stated that they were lost in the dark but uninjured. Two Engines, a Battalion Chief, and two desert rescue side by sides responded. Mohave County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was also requested to assist with the nighttime search. The Lake Havasu City Fire Department rescue crews quickly found the hikers within 25 minutes after emergency crews…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Three area public school superintendents have banded together to remind drivers that school buses will again be picking up and dropping off students, as the 2023-2024 school year gets under way.  In addition to buses, students will also be walking or riding bicycles to and from school, and sometimes crossing the street to and from bus stops. Bullhead City School District #15 (BCSD) and Mohave Valley Elementary School District #16 (MVESD) start classes on July 31.  Colorado River Union High School District (CRUHSD) begins its new school year on August 2. “When a school bus is displaying…