Category: Community News

BULLHEAD CITY – COVID-19 restrictions and closures bringing frustration across America were very apparent during Tuesday’s Bullhead City council meeting. About a dozen citizens railed against partial park and beach closures and mask wearing directives ordered by Mayor Tom Brady. One citizen called city Manager Toby Cotter a liar and another branded mayor Brady a communist and a coward who caved to mob pressure to impose coronavirus related restrictions. Brady responded that he’s made no decision in a vacuum and that his directives are the byproduct of countless daily briefings and meetings with public health officials and agencies and medical…

MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Wednesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 62 new confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 6 deaths from previously reported cases. Four are from the Lake Havasu City service area. One is in the 60-69 year age range; one is 70-79; two are 80-89. The other two are from the Bullhead City service area. Both are 80-89. Twenty-nine of the new confirmed cases are in the Bullhead City service area. Twenty are in the Lake Havasu City area. Thirteen are in the Kingman area. Of the 29 Bullhead City area cases,…

MOHAVE COUNTY – The monsoon season is here! In recent years parts of Arizona have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. With the most recent Bush and Big Horn wildfires, all together burning over 300,000 acres, this trend will continue. The American Red Cross has steps people can take to remain safe from the dangers of flash floods. Monsoon season brings a variety of conditions that can include thunderstorms, heavy rain, severe weather, and an increased risk of flooding. The Red Cross wants everyone to know what steps they can take to…