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Found 11-year-old released to authorities, investigation continues
BULLHEAD CITY — An 11-year-old girl who went missing Thursday and was found on Sunday was given a full medical clearance and released to authorities, officials said. Alexandria Bella Querta was the subject of an extensive search operation after she reportedly disappeared into the desert about 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16, after a disagreement with her mother.
Hiker taken to hospital after rescue from Oatman mountainside
OATMAN — A hiker was rescued Monday after spending the night on the side of a mountain. Department of Public Safety Phoenix Ranger III completed a hoist rescue about 3:30 p.m., lifting the man from a mountainside near milepost 21.5 on Route 66 off Boundary Cone.
Baseball Recap: Hudson Smith leads Needles to victory over Lake Mead Academy
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Needles had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lake Mead Academy Eagles a 10-0 shutout. Needles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 23 contests by six runs or more this season.
Bullhead City Council to hold discussion on parkway cell service
BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead Parkway may be a beautiful drive, but it's currently not an ideal location to take a phone call — something which could be fixed by a cell tower on city-owned land. City Council will consider the issue in a discussion-only item at tonight's...
Softball Recap: Needles finds playoff glory versus White Pine
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Needles had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the White Pine Bobcats 12-1. Needles is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 23 straight. Jaelyn Garcia made...
Sunday morning crash shuts down Miracle Mile
BULLHEAD CITY — A Sunday morning two vehicle collision closed northbound Miracle Mile for about 20 minutes. Fire Department medical crews triaged five patients, said Bullhead City Fire Btn. Chief Tom Queen. No injuries were reported.
Back The Blue and Fire Parade salutes Bullhead City Police, Fire Departments
BULLHEAD CITY — Back the Blue and Fire Parade showcased community support from individuals, area business, local agencies and organizations for Bullhead City Police Department, Bullhead City Fire Department and first responders. "Today is a day for our community to go out and show our support for the police...
CRUHSD demands apology for 'hostile work environment' comments regarding JROTC investigation
BULLHEAD CITY — Colorado River Union High School District governing board on May 13 raised concerns about comments made by an Arizona Education Association representative. The board on May 13 voted to send a letter, penned by the school district's legal counsel, to AEA Organizational Consultant Greg McQuade requesting McQuade apologize for statements made to the Mohave Valley Daily News.
Mohave High School graduates carry memories from unique journey
BULLHEAD CITY — Members of Mohave High School's Class of 2024 took a trip down memory lane at Saturday's graduation ceremony, a ride encapsulating a four-year journey like none other in school history. Student Body President Brooke Lipinski was the first of several speakers to reference the start of...
A man went missing in April. Bullhead City police found his body almost a month later.
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — A man who was found dead in a remote desert area in Bullhead City has been identified, the city's police said. Bullhead City police said the medical examiner identified the dead person as Graig Salzer, 63, of Bullhead City. Police found Salzer's body on May 7, in a remote desert area off of the Bullhead Parkway, and the medical examiner identified the body as Salzer May 15.
2024 River Valley High School graduates challenged to meet success
BULLHEAD CITY — River Valley High School's Class of 2024 donned their caps and gowns for their last grand ceremony of high school — graduation. "We have worked so hard over these past four years, and now we stand here ready to embark on the next chapter of our lives," said Trinity Williams, senior class president.
Two accidents reported near Ramar & Highway 95; one additional crash reported further east
BULLHEAD CITY — Emergency personnel were kept busy Wednesday afternoon with two motor vehicle accidents reported a block apart within 30 minutes of each other. First, Bullhead City Police and Fire departments were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 95 and Ramar Road at about 12:45 p.m. for a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries.
Mohave County Trio Suspected of Renting Out Deceased Person's Home and Selling Stolen Cars
A trio has been busted for the macabre business of renting and selling off a dead person's property, Mohave County Sheriff's Office reports. In an eerie twist of greed, 38-year-old Kevin Andrew Strawbridge and 30-year-old Jami Demaria, both from Mohave Valley, had allegedly set up shop in a deceased individual’s home and were caught red-handed dealing in stolen wheels. The fraudulent trio was rounded up after a probe that was launched last month upon the discovery of squatters in the Pebble Lake area residence of the departed soul.
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