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MCSO Search and Rescue Bullhead Unit gives back to community

BULLHEAD CITY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) Bullhead Unit hosted a free community outreach event held at Community Park in Bullhead City Saturday. More than 150 cases of water were given out to residents and visitors who took advantage of the free water. “MCSO SAR is always there to serve the community,” said Bullhead Unit Commander Captain Chris Morgan. “This morning was no different as team members from the Bullhead Unit came together to hand more than 7,500 bottles of water to the community.” When asked why search and rescue did the community outreach…

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COVID-19: Six new cases, one death today

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (May 4, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six COVID-19 positive cases and a COVID-19 related death.  The death is that of a person in the 75-85 age range in the Lake Havasu City service area.  That individual is linked to another confirmed case and is a previously identified case. In the six new cases is one from the Bullhead City service area in the 20-44 year age range and a 65+ age range person from the Lake Havasu City area.  Both of these cases are in isolation, recovering at…

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COVID-19: Six new cases, one death today

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (May 4, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of six COVID-19 positive cases and a COVID-19 related death.  The death is that of a person in the 75-85 age range in the Lake Havasu City service area.  That individual is linked to another confirmed case and is a previously identified case. In the six new cases is one from the Bullhead City service area in the 20-44 year age range and a 65+ age range person from the Lake Havasu City area.  Both of these cases are in isolation, recovering at…

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BOS aborts letter to governor; adjourned with no motion

An initiative that began last week to have Mohave County pressure Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to reopen the economy, at least in northwest Arizona, has fizzled. Supervisors last Thursday directed staff to draft a proposed communication that would be considered during Monday’s board meeting.    The board adjourned Monday’s meeting without any motion to approve and send the letter that was read into the record by Chairman Jean Bishop.    “We respectfully request that you respect our choice and freedoms during this crisis. It should be our right to reopen our economy if we feel we can do so safely and if…

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COVID-19: 139 cases, 14 deaths for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified late Sunday afternoon of five new COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. Three of the cases are in the Kingman service area and two are in the Lake Havasu City area. Two of the three Kingman area individuals are in the 20-44 year age range, in isolation, recovering at home, and are not linked to another confirmed case and are not travel related. The third person is in the 45-54 age range, in isolation, recovering at home, and is linked to another confirmed case. The remaining two…

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Bullhead City virtual City Hall to continue

BULLHEAD CITY – Bullhead City’s Virtual City Hall will continue through May 31. The City has operated under the virtual City Hall concept since March 23 ensuring the safety of all employees who continue to serve the residents of the community. All employees continue to report to City Hall with normal operating hours Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The public is not allowed inside City facilities.  To continue to protect the health of our City employees and the public, all residents will be required to make requests for services remotely, through mail, e-mail, online platforms and…

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