This fiscal year hasn’t been an easy one, as county finance officials attempted to mitigate or possibly prevent an $18.5 million deficit predicted for 2025. Now the county says that deficit may have been staved off in the short term, with no increase to taxes - but the danger hasn’t yet passed. Read MoreMohave County budget crisis held back, largely due to critical staff vacancies
MOHAVE VALLEY — Mohave Electric Cooperative, alongside Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, held an invite-only information meeting Friday for property owners who might be affected by a proposed electric company's planned energy park. Read MorePower plant doesn't mean solar abandonment, MEC, AEPO promise
From the May 16, 1974 edition of Mohave Valley News: "Len McMillan, fireman from the Bullhead City Fire Department, cuts a firebreak as precaution during the mobile home fire at Riverside last… Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Firebreak
No serious injuries were reported in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 95 and Long Avenue in Bullhead City. A Chevrolet Malibu was struck by a vehicle… Read MoreLate afternoon wreck: Highway 95 and Long Avenue
MOHAVE VALLEY — Despite a late rally for the River Valley High School softball team with four runs in the seventh inning, the Dust Devils dropped their third straight following a 8-7 loss on F… Read MoreDust Devils fall a run short against ALA-WF
A recent Arizona Republic article thoroughly discussed Mohave Electric Cooperative’s Mohave Energy Park and its local opposition. It also stated that “with a capacity of 98 megawatts – just shy of the 100 MW limit that requires approval under Arizona law by a committee that would provide a ‘forum for interested and affected individuals.'" Read MoreGuest Column: Lots of new gas plants in the works for Mohave County
New legislation proposed in Arizona suggests we do away with mandatory background checks and psychological assessments for elected officials after they’re elected. This raises an important question: shouldn’t voters know about the backgrounds of their candidates earlier, during election campaigns? Read MoreOur View: Background checks necessary for elected officials
Recently, Bart Anderson posed a number of questions, many with a decidedly right-leaning slant. Herewith, my attempts to answer him, in a non-partisan fashion. Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Answers to questions
The 5th Annual Havasu Heat Outrigger Race took place at Rotary Park on Saturday with teams from Arizona and Las Vegas and hosted by Lake Havasu City Outrigger Canoe Club (LHCOCC). Read MorePhotos: 5th Annual Havasu Heat Outrigger Race
BULLHEAD CITY — Exceptional Community Hospital-Bullhead City has received accreditation by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality and met the conditions of participation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Read MoreLocal Exceptional Community Hospital receives CIHQ accreditation
Two bills have been proposed to the legislature that would impact recipients of SNAP benefits. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is used by low-income individuals and families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the proper nutrition they need. Currently, there are over 900,000 Arizonans who rely on SNAP benefits. Read MoreBiasiucci wants able-bodied SNAP users back in the workforce or training