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Crash causes second crash

BULLHEAD CITY – Wednesday afternoon, May 15, there was a non-injury accident at the intersection of Ramar and Palma Rds., in Bullhead City. Bullhead City police and fire departmets were on scene in minutes to attend to the drivers and passengers none of whom sustained injuries that required hospitalization. After the initial accident at the intersection, a second accident occurred when drivers observing the first accident managed to cause a second, just as occurred the day before at Marina and Hwy 95.  Bullhead City Police wish to communicate to all drivers that when approaching an accident, it is imperative to…

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Cancer foundation raises awareness with Havasu chefs

LAKE HAVASU CITY– With more than 70 cancer nonprofits alone in the United States, many may not think to combine unique cuisines to promote their cause. The Heidi Edwards Cooking for Cancer Foundation is a rare cancer nonprofit that is doing just that.   The foundation was founded by Heidi Edwards who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2010. Throughout Edward’s own challenge with the disease, she wanted to provide assistance to patients, as well as their families. With the help of one of Lake Havasu’s upscale restaurants Shugrues, and the Calvary Church, she organized the group’s first spaghetti dinner fundraiser.   Edward’s vision and quest to help…

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Willard pleads guilty to firing upon EMTs

KINGMAN – A Kingman man admits firing upon public safety officials who responded to his medical emergency call at his home last fall. Steven Willard, 67, pleaded guilty Friday, May 17 to two counts of aggravated assault. Terms of the plea deal dismiss two attempted murder counts and a prohibited weapon possession charge. Deputy Mohave County Attorney Phillip Delgado said two Northern Arizona Fire District firefighter/EMT’s responded to Willard’s call for help at his home at 3725 E. John L. Ave. on Oct. 22, 2023. “When they entered to assist him he was seated with an AR-15 style rifle,” Delgado…

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Expect brief daytime delays on US 93 near Wikieup May 20-23 for paving project

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on US 93 near the community of Wikieup to plan for daytime restrictions May 20 – 23, along a 10-mile section of the highway. The following restrictions will be in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 20, through Thursday, May 23: This is the final work on the US 93 Gunsite Canyon Road to Gray Wash Pavement Project, which included the following improvements: ADOT reminds drivers to watch for construction personnel and equipment while construction is underway. For more information, visit the project webpage.

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BLM welcomes input on draft plans to modernize management of Arizona recreation sites

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input on five draft Recreation Business Plans that would modernize the way recreation fee sites are managed for the following locations: Kingman Field Office, Lake Havasu Field Office, the Arizona Strip Field Office’s Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area, the Phoenix District’s Recreational Shooting Sites, and the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument’s Paria Canyon/Coyote Buttes Special Management Area and White Pocket.  An interactive StoryMap shows the locations and all proposed fee sites and changes, as well as how to provide comments. Additionally, the BLM will host two virtual public information sessions about the proposals at 6:00…

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LMNRA closing trails for the season

To help keep visitors and outdoor recreators safe during the record high temperature summer months, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is instituting seasonal closures to certain strenuous areas and park trails from May 15 through September 30.  The National Weather Service said excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the Southwest United States. Therefore, Lake Mead is taking measures to proactively curb these serious safety concerns and potential tragedies by closing the following areas:  * Goldstrike Canyon  * White Rock Canyon and White Rock Canyon Trail  * Arizona Hot Springs and Arizona Hot Springs Trail  * Liberty Arch Trail …

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