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Laughlin Highway upgrades, lane closures start August 25

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…

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River Rock Pizza & Pasta Brings Fresh Italian Cuisine, River Views and Rockin’ Vibe to Aquarius Casino Resort

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…

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Free entrance August 25 for 104th birthday of the National Park Service

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…

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COVID-19 update: 35 new cases, one death

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…

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BHC Police Chief retirement will be a drive-thru celebration

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City is honoring Chief of Police Brian Williamson for his dedicated service by holding a farewell retirement drive-thru celebration. The public is invited to join the farewell retirement drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, August 26at 10 a.m. Vehicles may begin lining up at 9:30 a.m. on Hoppa’s Drive/Gary Keith Park (between Mohave High School and Public Works). The police department’s traffic personnel will lead the vehicle procession through the drive-thru route, which will head south on Alona’s Way to the parking lot of the Bullhead City Justice Complex, 1255 Marina Blvd. The Chief will…

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Alleged drug dealers enter plea deals

MOHAVE COUNTY – Defendants from Bullhead City and Golden Valley will be going to prison under terms of recently entered plea agreements that resolve their separate drug cases. A 5.5-year prison term is mandated in the plea deal for Brock Barnett, 30. The Bullhead City man pleaded guilty on August 11 to possession of narcotic drugs for sale. Deputy Mohave County attorney Morgan Carstensen said Barnett was on probation for two 2019 theft cases when a June search of his home at 1730 Coronado Drive turned up four grams of heroin, $920 cash and drug paraphernalia. Carstensen said Barnett admitted…

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