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MOHAVE COUNTY – “Confusing” was a word often repeated Thursday as Mohave County Supervisors spent another hour continuing their multiple meeting debate over coronavirus data, and how and when it should be reported. The dizzying discussion resulted in votes to issue the daily fact sheet and press release at the same time each evening, and that 5:00 p.m. would be the cutoff point for 24-hour reporting periods, rather than noon.  Chairman Jean Bishop questioned why the board essentially approved one motion it already passed earlier this month. An answer came from supervisor Buster Johnson.  “I believe that staff went ahead…

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announces a dozen crash-related roadway pavement and barrier rail repairs along the Laughlin Highway (State Route 163) west of Casino Drive in Laughlin. The $200,000 project also calls for upgrades along State Route 165 (Nelson Road) at U.S. Highway 95 in Clark County. Gault Development LLC is the general contractor. Crews will be working from 6 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, starting August 25. A flagger and pilot operation will safely escort motorists through the active construction work zones, resulting in minor travel delays. State Route 163 westbound…

LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort has introduced a rockin’ new Italian restaurant to Laughlin with the opening of River Rock Pizza & Pasta, conveniently located off the main casino floor with striking views of the Colorado River. River Rock Pizza & Pasta brings a fun, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. An expansive selection of pastas, salads and sandwiches include shrimp and capellini, scampi-style shrimp and angel hair pasta paired with house-made pomodoro sauce and basil; red wine braised short ribs served with cavatelli pasta, roasted wild mushrooms and fresh herbs; and…

Glen Canyon Conservancy reopens two locations In celebration of the 104th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will offer free park entrance on Tuesday, August 25. Many land and water based activities are available; find all the information needed to plan your next adventure here. The fee waiver includes entrance fees only. Join in on August 22 and 23 as park service employees recognize the National Parks in Arizona through a virtual event on Facebook! This fun (virtual) family event will feature Arizona’s National Parks, National Monuments, Recreation Areas and much more! Glen Canyon…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified yesterday of 34 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. The one death is a 70-79 year age range person in the Bullhead City service area and is a case not previously reported. Of the 35 new confirmed cases, 10 are in the Bullhead City area. One is the death mentioned above. Eight on the remaining Bullhead City area cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. One is 0-10; one is 11-19; three are 20-29; one is 30-39; one is 40-49; one is 60-69. The final…