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January 15, 2024 - 08:01am

For the first time since the Bullhead City Municipal pool opened in 1992, its deck is scheduled to be professionally resurfaced

For the first time since the Bullhead City Municipal pool opened in 1992, its deck is scheduled to be professionally resurfaced. According to a press release from the city, the city entered a contract with JTR General Engineering Contractor LLC of Lake Havasu City to resurface and seal the pool deck and make drainage improvements to the facility which will include installing new French drains. (A concrete coating will be used, designed to prevent the surface from getting hot from direct sunlight as well as be slip resistant when wet.) The pool will close for improvements on January 21st and is expected to reopen April 30th. The $220,378 dollar project was approved by council in November of 2023.

January 15, 2024 - 08:00am

Just a reminder, that city and county offices will be closed on Monday, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday.

Just a reminder, that city and county offices will be closed on Monday, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. Of course Police and Fire Department services are unaffected; however administrative offices will be closed. All city offices as well as county offices will resume normal schedules on Tuesday, January 16th.

January 15, 2024 - 08:00am

Arizona Department of Transportation’s repaving project

Arizona Department of Transportation’s repaving project that extends from Courtwright Road in Mohave Valley to the northern end of the Bullhead Parkway continues as crews start work in the Bullhead City limits. According to the City Facebook page, crews are working overnight from 6pm to 6am with intermittent lane closures while work is ongoing. For more information on the project go to AZDOT.com.

January 15, 2024 - 07:59am

The 8th annual Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Competition

The 8th annual Slab-O-Rama Barbeque Competition, presented by the Bullhead City Rotary Club will be taking place this weekend at Rotary Park. Competitors from all over the nation will be competing for $20,000 in prizes. The event will run Friday from 5p to 9pm and Saturday from 6am to 4pm. The event will feature a cornhole tournament, Axe throwing, beer and liquor garden, live entertainment, kids zone complete with a petting zoo, and plenty of food from food trucks and BBQ sampling, which will include a People’s Choice for best BBQ. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit our local community.

January 09, 2024 - 07:19am

Last Tuesday night, a fatal hit-and-run vehicle versus pedestrian collision occurred in Golden Valley.

Last Tuesday night, a fatal hit-and-run vehicle versus pedestrian collision occurred in Golden Valley. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the vehicle that was involved in the collision that left the scene. The victim was identified as 69 year old James McDaniel of Golden Valley who was found deceased at the scene. Mohave Silent Witness has offered a reward of up to $1,500 dollars for information leading to the identification of the vehicle and driver involved. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division.

January 09, 2024 - 07:17am

Today the Bureau of Reclamation will reduce water flows from Davis Dam to half a unit.

Today the Bureau of Reclamation will reduce water flows from Davis Dam to half a unit. This reduction is to allow the Las Vegas Valley Water District to perform maintenance on a water intake. Bullhead City reminds waterfront property owners that this is the perfect time to take advantage of the low water levels and clean up the areas around their docks and beaches.

January 09, 2024 - 07:15am

Bullhead City Staff will conduct a controlled burn at Heritage Park

Starting today, Bullhead City Staff will conduct a controlled burn at Heritage Park, between Highway 95 and the Colorado River, according to the City Facebook page. Residents can expect to see smoke rising from the area and the city asks the community to refrain from calling 911 if they see the smoke. The controlled burn is expected to take place today and tomorrow.

January 09, 2024 - 07:13am

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Tristate tonight with a hard freeze warning in place for the higher elevations.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Tristate tonight with a hard freeze warning in place for the higher elevations. For Monday night and Tuesday morning in Bullhead, Laughlin, Needles, Lake Havasu, Mohave Valley, and Topock temps are forecasted to be at or below freezing. With temps below freezing averaging in the mid 20’s in Kingman, Golden Valley, Chloride, Dolan Springs and Peach Springs. In addition, the National Weather Service also extended the wind advisory through 4pm today. The NWS anticipated gusts in excess of 35mph for much of the tristate with occasional gusts of 45mph.

January 05, 2024 - 07:45am

A mammoth amount of fentanyl was removed from the streets of Lake Havasu as the result of two separate traffic stops.

A mammoth amount of fentanyl was removed from the streets of Lake Havasu as the result of two separate traffic stops. According to a news release, the first incident occurred on December 28th in which officers located approximately 2100 fentanyl pills and about 13 grams of fentanyl powder as well as roughly 60 grams of methamphetamine. The second incident occurred on January 1st, and turned up over 2,000 fentanyl pills and approximately 58 grams of fentanyl powder. As a result 6 were arrested and a mass amount of fentanyl was confiscated.

January 05, 2024 - 07:43am

With the previous rezoning approval from the Mohave County Board of Supervisors for a new power plant in Fort Mohave, several residents of the area spoke in opposition of the plant during Monday’s board meeting. Some of the concerns from the residents included possible health issues and noise problems. According to MEC, the proposed plant is a natural gas turbine generating plant (that’s expected to be built off of Antoinette Ave.) According to COO, Jonathan Martell, the plant would help keep energy prices down and provide emergency power when needed. Residents urged the Board to reopen and reconsider their decision.

January 04, 2024 - 08:22am

The 2023 Activity Report has been released by the Bullhead City Fire Department.

The 2023 Activity Report has been released by the Bullhead City Fire Department. According to the report, crew responded to 11,632 active calls for service. These calls included: 102 residential structure fires, and 15 commercial structures. Crews responded to 91 brush/vegetation fires, 52 vehicle fires, 23 dumpster fires, and 76 fires listed as “other”. Emergency medical services responded to nearly 7,000 general medical calls including 12 reported drowning, 441 motor vehicle accidents with injuries, and 114 reports of overdose, among others.

January 04, 2024 - 08:21am

Well known Laughlin Ranch developer, David William Lords, passed away last month at the age of 67

Well known Laughlin Ranch developer, David William Lords, passed away last month at the age of 67, at his home in Scottsdale Arizona. Working as an agent and development broker in 2002, he was asked to represent Bill Lund in a transaction involving land in the outskirts of Bullhead City, now known as Laughlin Ranch. A memorial in being held this evening in Mesa Arizona and funeral services will be held tomorrow Friday January 5th, in Queen Creek Arizona. Family viewing will be at 10:30am with services following at 11:30. Lords will be laid to rest at San Tan Memorial Gardens at Schnepf Farms.