City-Wide Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects Week of May 05 2025 – City of Bullhead City staff and contractors will be working on a series of projects throughout the city during the week of May 5: – Construction of the new southbound right-hand turn lane on Highway 95 at Thunderstruck Drive is underway Crews will close the outside southbound lane of Highway 95 from the intersection of Agate Circle to 300 feet south of Thunderstruck Drive nightly from 6 p.m beginning Monday evening and ending Friday morning – The 2024-2025 slurry program has concluded City street maintenance crews have slurry-sealed 1,010,913 square yards of asphalt this season representing 21.09% of the city’s road infrastructure – City Street Maintenance Crews will be sweeping various streets throughout the city – Active construction on a raised median with street lights along Bullhead Parkway between Silvercreek Rd and Laredo Dr is temporarily on hold The contractor is waiting for the final light poles to be delivered The poles are expected to be delivered in May All lanes of traffic will remain open until crews resume working – City roads crews will energize the newly installed traffic signal at Merrill Ave and Highway 95 early in the week and fine-tune the timing of signals over the next few weeks The timing of the lights will be adjusted incrementally to achieve optimal traffic flow – A contractor is rehabilitating the 18-1 lift station located just southeast of the intersection of Highway 95 and Laughlin Ranch Blvd The project involves installing paneling made of Predl material to protect the well from corrosion and other enhancements to prolong the system’s lifespan 18-1 is the third of three lift stations that needed and have now received this rehabilitation – Contractors working on behalf of Bullhead City Utilities will be completing asphalt and concrete repairs around the city in places where recent water line repairs were made – Precise Builders is remodeling the former Mohave Valley Daily News building into the new Bullhead Animal Resource Center under contract with Bullhead City Utilities is building a new headworks and aeration basin at the Section 10 wastewater treatment plant The projects will improve the city’s capacity to reclaim water and protect the facility’s infrastructure from damage caused by foreign materials in the system – A new oval concrete RC car track was recently poured next to the existing dirt RC track at Rotary Park Improvements are still being made in the area – The skate park at Rotary Park is receiving new improvements but the area where work is ongoing is closed off with temporary fencing – Bullhead City Utilities has begun installing 80 new fire hydrants including many new iHydrants around the city The work may require planned outages for a few hours in the areas where some of the hydrants are installed The project will replace the city’s oldest and least functional hydrants with new intelligent hydrants that can monitor the city’s water infrastructure for issues and facilitate faster response times to system leaks – Bullhead City Utilities will begin installing new measurement equipment at select manholes within the sewer system The installation of each device will result in temporary lane closures while work is performed in the street is in the beginning stages of installing well 20-1 on the northern side of Riverview Drive between Highway 95 and Marina Boulevard The project will also include installing a transmission main from well 20-1 to the Big Bend water tank – City Street Maintenance crews will continue leveling the median along Bullhead Parkway The City reminds the public to only flush human waste All other waste products should be disposed of through other means to avoid damage to the city’s infrastructure Please use caution while traveling through city work zones and obey posted signage and traffic control devices The public is encouraged to use the Bullhead City Direct app to report issues around the city directly to the city staff who resolve them Visit bullheadcity.com/BullheadCityDirect for more information Questions about ongoing projects throughout the city can be directed to Mackenzie Covert at mcovert@bullheadcityaz.gov or (928) 763-0182 Bullhead City Student Selected as 2025 Commencement Speaker at Mohave Community College MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave.. 2025 Male Arrested for Attempted Murder On May 2 2025 Kingman’s Growth Continues: New Restaurants Set to Open as 2025 Survey Highlights.. 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Laughlin Chamber’s most prestigious event of the year – a black tie affair – honors those in our Colorado River Region who have gone above and beyond in their endeavors; making our community a better place with each action they take We are so honored to have won the “Communications Award” Awarded to any formally recognized Kingman business that has made a deliberate and focused effort by its nature or through a specific project to improve our local quality of life while maintaining a rigorous standard of work excellence We are so honored to have won the “Business of the Year” for 2021 Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive AZ — A man is dead and multiple vehicles are destroyed after a fire broke out at an RV Park in Bullhead City Thursday afternoon Bullhead City fire officials say the fire broke out just after 12:30 p.m they found multiple recreational vehicles engulfed in flames three RVs and two other vehicles were destroyed by the fire One person was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for possible smoke inhalation firefighters located an elderly man inside one of the destroyed RVs Report a typo Temporary Intersection Closure Scheduled at Merrill Ave and Highway 95 for Traffic Signal Activation 2025 – The City of Bullhead City informs the public of a brief full closure of the intersection at Merrill Ave and Highway 95 This is to allow crews to complete final preparations to activate the new traffic signal The purpose of the closure is to facilitate the safe removal of protective coverings from the newly installed traffic signal heads and to officially place the new signal into full operation This short closure is a necessary safety measure to protect on-site work crews while they perform the final activation procedures The Bullhead City Police Department will secure the area and temporarily block traffic in all directions to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists The closure is expected to last no more than 10 minutes the new signal will become fully operational and traffic control in the area will return to normal Once the signal is uncovered and operational all temporary traffic control devices and detours along Highway 95 related to this project will be removed advance warning signage alerting motorists to the new traffic control pattern will remain in place for 30 days This extended signage period will allow time for driver adjustment while City engineers monitor traffic behavior and make any necessary adjustments to optimize signal timing and traffic flow The City of Bullhead City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during this brief Motorists are advised to plan for a short delay and to proceed with caution when traveling through the updated intersection once the signal is active A comprehensive press release outlining the full scope of the project For updates on this project and others in the community You must be logged in to post a comment Bullhead City Police Department Releases 2025 Mayhem Motorcycle Rally Statistics The Bullhead City Police Department has announced the statistics from the 2025 Mayhem Motorcycle Rally there were a total of 492 police calls to dispatch The Bullhead City Police Department reported 26 arrests There were a total of 10 motor vehicle accidents officers issued 34 traffic citations involving 52 charges There were also 3 narcotic-related arrests Throughout the Bullhead City River Run weekend Bullhead City Police Officers were actively present to prevent criminal activities and ensure the safety of all attendees The provided statistics refer to incidents where the Bullhead City Police Department was directly involved either through dispatch or initiated efforts and do not represent actions taken by other agencies during the event The information is made public to uphold transparency and serve the community’s interest It is important to note that individuals arrested or sought for questioning are not automatically presumed guilty of any charges or allegations charges may not be filed even if arrests were made or individuals were questioned follow the Bullhead City Police Department on Facebook You must be logged in to post a comment Bullhead City Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Orca Lane was arrested for attempted second-degree murder and misconduct involving weapons as a prohibited possessor The investigation indicated that a male and female arrived at Adams’ residence because the female needed to retrieve her cat informed police that she had been invited by Adams As she exited the vehicle and approached the residence Adams allegedly discharged a weapon in their direction grabbed a rifle and engaged in a verbal altercation with Adams It is reported that Adams fired shots at them resulting in the male victim suffering a gunshot wound to the head and the female victim being shot in the chest area The female victim fled the scene and was found on Tanglewood Lane Both victims were transported to a hospital in Las Vegas for further treatment of their serious injuries Adams was taken into custody without incident and was booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman The information above is provided as a public service and as a demonstration of government transparency or sought for questioning should not be presumed guilty of any charge or allegation criminal charges are not pursued against individuals initially arrested You must be logged in to post a comment LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The bridge connecting Laughlin Arizona is gearing up for an over-week-long closure starting next week Laughlin Parkway leading to the Silver Copper Crossing will be closed to traffic starting at 6 a.m The bridge and adjacent roadways will reopen for weekend travel from Thursday at 6 p.m The project is expected to take two weeks and includes the addition of ten 200-foot emergency turnouts along a 3.5-mile stretch of Laughlin Parkway Four turnouts will accommodate eastbound traffic while six will serve westbound traffic "Helping to ensure the safety of our residents and the traveling public is an important focus of mine," said Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft "We have consulted with Bullhead City to coordinate the impact on the region and look forward to the project being completed within the time frame." MORE ON NEWS 3 | Las Vegas City Council approves $36.1 million sale of Cashman Center Motorists needing to cross the river are advised to use the SR-163 bridge located 8 miles north of Silver Copper Crossing a privately maintained bridge 6 miles south of the project area connects Fort Mojave to Laughlin near the Avi Resort & Casino via Aztec Road Fatal Structure Fire at 1515 Goldrush Rd Claims One Life AZ – At approximately 12:38 PM today emergency crews responded to reports of a structure fire at 1515 Goldrush Road first responders encountered heavy smoke and active flames involving multiple recreational vehicles (RVs) and M751; Battalion Chief McCabe; Rehab Unit 719; and Fire Investigators F707 and F709 three RVs were found fully engulfed in fire Battalion Chief McCabe assumed command and immediately directed an aggressive fire attack Crews were able to contain the blaze to the immediate affected area Four additional nearby units sustained heat damage One male individual was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) for evaluation of possible smoke inhalation an elderly male was discovered deceased inside one of the severely damaged RVs The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist displaced or affected individuals The cause of the fire remains under investigation by fire investigators You must be logged in to post a comment A late-night confrontation over a pet turned violent on April 21 when a Bullhead City man allegedly opened fire on two people outside his home leaving both victims hospitalized with serious injuries Bullhead City Police arrested 32-year-old Andrew Allen Adams around 12:15 a.m after responding to reports of a shooting on the 1900 block of Orca Lane a 27-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man drove to Adams' home so the woman could retrieve her cat Adams allegedly fired a gun at the vehicle The male victim attempted to grab the rifle and got into an argument with Adams The female victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and the male victim was shot in the head The woman fled the scene and was found on Tanglewood Lane They were flown to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment Adams faces charges of attempted second-degree murder aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons as a prohibited possessor He was arrested without incident and booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page City-Wide Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects Week of April 28 2025 – City of Bullhead City staff and contractors will be working on several projects throughout the city during the week of April 28 * The construction of the new southbound right-hand turn lane on Highway 95 at Thunderstruck Drive will officially begin next week with the installation of conduit under the highway This initial phase will not disrupt traffic * City Street Maintenance Crews will apply a slurry treatment to the Community Park parking lot nightly from 6:00 p.m Motorists and park attendees should heed posted signage to navigate safely and avoid work zones * Various areas of the Optimum Community Center will remain closed as the City continues with Phase II of the renovation project which includes the addition of indoor pickleball courts * City Street Maintenance Crews will conduct street sweeping across various streets in the city * Construction on a raised median with streetlights along Bullhead Parkway between Silvercreek Rd and Laredo Dr is temporarily on hold as the contractor awaits the delivery of final light poles All lanes will remain open until work resumes * Crews will energize the new traffic signal at the Merrill Ave intersection at Highway 95 on Wednesday The traffic light timings will be incrementally adjusted in the initial weeks for optimal flow * The rehabilitation of the 18-1 lift station located southeast of Highway 95 and Laughlin Ranch Blvd The project involves installing Predl material paneling to protect against corrosion and extend the system’s lifespan This is the third lift station to receive such treatment * Contractors for Bullhead City Utilities will complete necessary asphalt and concrete repairs across the city following recent water line interventions * Precise Builders is transforming the former Mohave Valley Daily News building into the new Bullhead Animal Resource Center * Kay Constructors LLC is constructing a new headworks and aeration basin at the Section 10 wastewater treatment plant to enhance the city’s water reclamation capabilities and safeguard infrastructure from damage by foreign materials * The RC track at Rotary Park will undergo maintenance and improvement work * The skate park at Rotary Park will see additions like artificial turf The park remains open with areas under construction blocked off by temporary fencing * Bullhead City Utilities is installing 80 new fire hydrants This may involve planned service outages in areas of installation These new hydrants will enhance monitoring and response capabilities for the city’s water infrastructure * New measurement equipment installation in select manholes by Bullhead City Utilities will cause temporary lane closures during installation * Installation of well 20-1 by Kay Constructors on northern Riverview Drive between Highway 95 and Marina Boulevard has commenced The project also involves a transmission main from well 20-1 to the Big Bend water tank * City Street Maintenance crews are leveling the median along Bullhead Parkway Residents are reminded to dispose of waste products appropriately to prevent infrastructure damage The public is advised to exercise caution in work zones The Bullhead City Direct app is available for reporting city issues directly to staff You must be logged in to post a comment The Mohave County Sheriff's Department announced an armed man was killed by Bullhead City police officers after he fled from authorities by stealing both a mail truck and boat The agency said deputies responded to the area of Pearl Street and Chaparral Road in Fort Mohave on April 3 around 1:42 p.m The mail truck's driver was away from the vehicle when the passenger of a different vehicle pulled up and entered the mail truck before fleeing with it followed by the driver in the other vehicle The department said officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department found the vehicle suspected to have been involved in the theft sitting unoccupied in a casino parking lot in Laughlin with evidence of the theft inside the vehicle Officers reviewed surveillance footage and later located one of the suspects walking along the Colorado River behind the casino the man pointed a handgun at the officer prompting the officer to take cover Authorities said the man proceeded to steal a boat and flee to the Arizona side of the river before heading into an apartment complex in Bullhead City near Highway 95 and Palo Verde Boulevard Bullhead City police officers found the man later identified as 48-year-old Erick Tom Watkins in the complex's parking lot at around 3:41 p.m Police said the officer immediately fired back at Watkins while a second responding officer began shooting at him as well Officials said Watkins was struck by gunfire and was pronounced dead at the scene A records check found he had multiple active felony warrants Authorities later found the stolen mail truck abandoned roughly four miles from where it had been stolen around 3:45 p.m Officials encouraged anyone with possible information about the second suspect to contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-753-0753 The second suspect was not involved in the shooting Sheriff's Office detectives were assigned to investigate the police shooting along with detectives from the Kingman Police Department It is standard protocol to have an outside agency investigate a police shooting The officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave during the investigation 2025 – Bullhead City Police are actively seeking Tony Chafin who is wanted for attempted second-degree homicide when police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Roadrunner Drive It was reported that a male victim was shot and subsequently transported to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the shoulder area The victim was later transferred to a hospital in Las Vegas fled the scene before police arrival and remains at large Preliminary information suggests that Chafin and the victim are acquaintances Chafin’s vehicle was discovered unoccupied in a dirt lot on the 200 block of Willowood Lane on the evening of the incident Tony Chafin is described as a 39-year-old white male He has a notable tattoo of a cross near his left eye and a teardrop tattoo near his right eye A temporary felony warrant has been issued for Chafin’s arrest in connection with the attempted second-degree homicide charge The Bullhead City Police Department urges anyone with information regarding Chafin’s whereabouts to contact them at (928) 763-1999 or to reach out to their local law enforcement agency The public is advised not to approach Chafin This information is provided to promote public safety and transparency Individuals mentioned in this release are not to be presumed guilty of any charge or allegation Charges may not be pursued in all cases involving persons arrested or accused You must be logged in to post a comment