Teen Break: Kids say ‘awesome’
Sixth-graders took their first steps inside the opening day of the annual Teen Break event Tuesday.
Transit officials seek to attract Greyhound back
Without a commercial airport and rising gas prices, making the trip to Phoenix or Los Angeles can be difficult for Havasuvians.
Man nearly drowns in Channel
An unidentified man nearly drowned in Bridgewater Channel about 2:10 p.m. Monday after he reportedly slipped from the top deck of a double-decked pontoon boat.
Supervisors OK $43,000 for heightened security
KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors voted unanimously Monday in favor of spending $43,092 of the county’s general fund in order to further increase security at the administrative building in Kingman with a new X-ray machine and two 10-door weapons lockers.
Investment program faces budget woes
Long budget talks are expected for the City Council today as officials attempt to make sense of upcoming budget issues.
Taking a break
Jillian Danielson Photos/ Special to the News-Herald
County to get federal funds
Mohave County has been awarded $131,690 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Winds prompt more boat safety checks
Rough waters were credited for the increase in boats that participated in a free vessel safety check Sunday at Lake Havasu State Park, according to U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Arnold Vignoni.
Daytona choir hitting high notes
Ginger Martin has a box of cassette tapes all of recordings of herself singing.
Gas lights likely to get snuffed
Residents in an Improvement District needed 425 signatures by Feb. 28 to stop paying $150,000 a year for neighborhood gas lights. They received 458.
Teen Break kicks off Tuesday
The three-day annual festival to occupy local students during spring break kicks off Tuesday.
Boat show powered up and running
Pick up the February 2010 issue of Powerboat magazine and check out the front cover highlighting “The World’s Fastest Boats.”
ASU may take hard look at Daytona site
One of the first official steps to determine if this city can support a four-year university is slated to occur March 23.
Two cars collide; minor injuries
Korri Porter was driving her two children up Jamaica Boulevard around 9:15 a.m. Friday when her 6-year-old daughter asked to unbuckle her seatbelt to get something from the back of the Ford Excursion.
Students learn through mock council
Lake Havasu City “Mayor” Shaena Reed called the “city council” meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. Thursday.
Hundreds show up for T-bolt meeting
Hundreds of Thunderbolt Middle School parents turned out Thursday night for the second of nine school meetings to discuss the anticipated November override election.
Top high performance boats to kick show up a notch
For years, Lake Havasu City has become a destination for high performance boating, officials say, and this year manufacturers are responding with what they expect to be “the premiere performance boat show in the West.”
Havasu students launch into sizes, shapes take offs
Local students literally launched their learning Wednesday morning.
Response to lake vending urged
Public concern for shoreline and lake vending may be waning, but the organization in charge of the permit process wants residents and vendors to know they can still voice their opinions.
BLM clear brush from sites
Along with sunnier skies and warmer days ahead, officials are also preparing for the start of fire season.
Schools linking cam-to-cam
The phone rang over a speaker and quieted the seventh-grade advanced reading class Tuesday morning at Thunderbolt Middle School.
Residents complain bar still too noisy
“Eventually, something’s gotta give.”
Sports fees at least double for middle school
The cost for seventh and eighth graders to participate in sports next school year will at least double.
Spring break under way
Nathan Bruttell/News-Herald Photo
Council to revisit noise ordinance
A seemingly dead issue in Lake Havasu City may have risen from the grave recently.
Large trucks could face restrictions
If the City Council and staff can figure out a few complications, large trucks on the uptown section of McCulloch Boulevard may be a thing of the past.
Pioneers admire what's become of city
Les Galst no longer recognizes the bustling city full of 50,000 people that surrounds him.
Classes to resume at LHHS
Lake Havasu High School will open its doors Monday after closing school for two days following a student spraying pesticide on school walls and placing drops of the chemical in at least one trash can March 3.
Storm sweeps across Havasu
An unusual storm swept across Havasu Sunday morning and after-effects will be seen through the week, according to AccuWeather representatives.
Student-athletes share stories with kindergartners
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Cuts would hurt career education
Gov. Jan Brewer’s proposed cuts to a statewide educational program — if passed — would affect around half of the roughly 2,000 students at Lake Havasu High School.
CVB could select new president/CEO today
No vote has been taken and no contract has been offered, but the Convention and Visitors Bureau could decide on its new President and Chief Executive Officer today, according to a CVB board member.
Creator repairs city's centerpiece
When weather or other forces threaten the Veterans’ Memorial in Wheeler Park, one man sees it as his job to answer the call — even at the age of 82.
Police arrest two Havasu men on drug charges
Lake Havasu City Police Department SWAT officers arrested two men Monday night after two narcotic-related search warrants served simultaneously uncovered heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine, the city said Tuesday.
Separate collisions mar pizza deliveries
Two local pizza delivery drivers were cited after they were involved in two unrelated vehicle collisions Tuesday that injured two people.
Settin’ docks on the bay
Jackie Leatherman/News-Herald Photo
New County gun policy called illegal
Mohave County’s new firearms and weapons policy for the county administrative complex violates an Arizona law, according to a statewide coalition for gun owners.
Ciry official says budget woes ‘won't fall on backs of citizens’
As city leadership gathers for the first of several budget-brainstorming sessions today, officials say the goal is to not raise rates or reduce services.
Homeless fundraiser rained out
About 20 Lake Havasu High School Key Club students were rained out Saturday night during their inaugural project to raise money, goods and awareness for homelessness.
Block parties encouraged
Lake Havasu City citizens will soon be given an official chance to meet their neighbors during Havasu Night Out block party scheduled 5-8 p.m. March 9-10.
Capitol talk: Jobs, jobs, jobs
PHOENIX — If you’re at the Arizona Legislature trying to fend off a budget cut or promote a tax cut, create a new program or kill one, talk jobs — saving them, creating them, embracing them.
HAVABBQ ready to start smokin’
Seventy-four competitive barbecue teams from 13 states will begin to set up temporary outdoor kitchens today at Lake Havasu State Park’s Windsor 4 for the big barbecue cook-off Saturday. A win could earn competitors a portion of $10,000 in overall prizes and trophies.
Schools launching meetings tonight
For the first time, Lake Havasu Unified School District officials are launching nine public meetings held at each of their campuses to address the “State of Schools,” which will include gathering what parents think about the district asking for another budget override in a future election.
Geens fees likely to increase if city hikes effluent rates
If the city adopts a proposed plan from the City Council, residents may see a minimal savings on sewer bills and higher greens fees at local golf courses.
Education suggested for saving area water
The City Council is hoping that education is all people need for immediate water conservation.
Driver cited after snagging optic lines
Lake Havasu City Police Department has cited S-2 Contractors driver Clinton Davis, 30, of Mohave Valley, for exceeding the Havasu’s maximum vehicle height limit of 13 feet 6 inches.
Excavator snags wires
A truck transporting a backhoe/excavator snagged telephone and cable lines that snapped three power poles and brought down live power lines Monday near North El Dorado and South Kiowa avenues.
Council to eye effluent rate hike
In the desert, even wastewater can become a valuable commodity.
Micro brewer busting out to sell more beer
Mudshark Brewing Co. is making a move to put Lake Havasu City on the map through increased distribution of their locally brewed beer.
Queen’s High Tea: Reminder of city’s English influence
A crowd of mostly women dressed in fancy hats and dainty gloves or Renaissance-inspired garb gathered in Lake Havasu City Sunday to drink tea and eat scones during the 14th annual Queen’s High Tea.
State fire marshal program shut down
Continued efforts to balance Arizona’s budget have recently swept state fire program funds that may cause heartache for Lake Havasu City in the future.
McCain challenger JD Hayworth addresses GOP at Lincoln Day Dinner
Former congressman JD Hayworth wants Arizona citizens to know he’s not John McCain.
Parading through Havasu
Jillian Danielson Photo/Special to the News-Herald
Board axes Daytona
Daytona Middle School’s official last day of school is July 1.
City looking for new finance director
The city’s new finance director won’t need to worry about an expected $3.8 million in cuts needed for this year’s budget formation as current finance director Gayle Whittle will stay with the city until April.
Car collides into pole
A Lake Havasu City woman was injured Monday morning during a single-vehicle accident after she reportedly struck the concrete crosswalk safety island located in the middle of South Acoma Boulevard in front of the Lake Havasu Senior Center.
Car collides into pole
A Lake Havasu City woman was injured Monday morning during a single-vehicle accident after she reportedly struck the concrete crosswalk safety island located in the middle of South Acoma Boulevard in front of the Lake Havasu Senior Center.
House bill would require lease pact for Havasu park
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Winter Blast packs ’em in at SARA Park
The largest crowd ever at SARA Park gave oohs and aahs Saturday night for the 21st annual Western Winter Blast.
Students put theories to the test
Two hundred and fifty Jamaica Elementary School students put their scientific theories to the test for the school’s annual Science Fair.
Council opts for minor street repairs
The City Council passed on extensive repairs to several streets Tuesday night, citing budget shortfalls as the major reason.
Fuse is lit for Winter Blast
The night sky above Lake Havasu City is about to explode with fireworks as the annual Winter Blast kicks off.
Rockabilly Reunion set to rock
A 1950s-inspired subculture of pin-up girls, classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll music is expected to return this weekend for the 2nd annual Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion.
RVers heading to Havasu
Bob Jobe wants the thousands of people who flock to the city every winter, known as “snowbirds” to know he hasn’t forgotten about them.
Safety training program gets support
Local fast-food eatery Del Taco recently donated 300 free kids meal coupons and achievement certificates to the Lake Havasu City Fire Department. The free meal tickets are currently being used as achievement awards within the department’s fire safety training program.
Ice cream, slower sales mark end of Winterfest
Six contestants licked their way for bragging rights as Havasu’s fastest ice cream eater Sunday during Winterfest.
River marvel shaping up
BOULDER CITY, Nev.— Less than a mile downstream from one of the nation’s best-known engineering marvels, the Hoover Dam, a second is taking shape.
Senate panel to consider new system for judge picks
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A jump in the park
Jayne Hanson/News-Herald Photo
Top Spot for CVB down to 2 finalists
The Convention and Visitors Bureau may have a new president and chief executive officer earlier than it expected as the search committee is interviewing the final two candidates this week.
New data to track high school graduates
A newly implemented nationwide tracking system will now be able to follow Lake Havasu High School graduates — and others seniors statewide — as they enroll in colleges or vocational programs throughout the United States.
Windsor dock construction could begin next week
Keeping fingers crossed, several officials are hopeful new docks could be installed at Windsor Beach by April.
Race for city offices kicks off
The race for the August elections for mayor and City Council kicked off Monday.
Firm to hold off filing for solar plant
A Lake Havasu City-based company that is working to develop a 1,200MW solar plant north of Pilot has decided to hold off on filing with Western Area Power Administration so the firm can consider its options, according to the project’s consulting engineer.
The Enigma visits Havasu as tattoo studio sets to ‘show the love’
A well-known extreme tattoo and body modification advocate, The Enigma, visited Lake Havasu City’s newest tattoo studio, Living Art Studio Tattoo, Wednesday. Why? — Because the new owner and staff asked him too.
Havasu Toyota dealer pulls 75 cars from lot
The only Toyota dealership in Mohave County, located in Lake Havasu City, is feeling the effects of Toyota’s suspension of U.S. sales on an unprecedented scale to fix faulty gas pedals.
City denies vendors shoreline access
The City Council could have made three decisions regarding shoreline vendors at Rotary Park. It only needed to make one.
Havasu lays off 7 workers
The city laid off seven city employees in the Development Services Department Monday and today.
County faces housing more troubled teens
Mohave County could be in trouble and facing consequences of increased costs if proposed state budget cuts eliminate the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections.
Fowl figures tallied
Many birders flocked from all over to the annual Christmas Bird Count, and organizers said they were impressed with all of the numbers reported.
Council to consider delaying sewer rate increase
The estimated $78 million savings during the course of the sewer project has City Council members considering delaying a rate increase.
American Legion Post launches ‘Day of Thanks’
American Legion Post No. 81 launched a new Day of Thanks Sunday to recognize military support personnel who are an important part of military operation but have never been deployed to a war zone.
More storms headin’ this way
Lake Havasu City is in the pathway of a series of weather systems expected to soak the area this week.
City, stakeholders work on strategy for Havasu
On one of the cloudiest days of the year, many members of the community were looking at brighter days ahead.
Weiss ro head Mohave County Superior Court
KINGMAN — Supreme Court Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch appointed on Thursday Judge Richard Weiss as the new presiding judge of Mohave County Superior Court.
Catching some bench time
Jillian Danielson Photo/Special to the News-Herald
Daytona school one step away from shut-down
The local school governing board took its next-to-last step Monday night in its process of deciding whether or not to close Daytona Middle School next fall.
Havasu home sales up, prices dip in December
Real estate officials expected a dramatic slide from November to December but the fears turned to a sigh of relief as the housing numbers remained level for another month.
Old Christmas trees overboard for fish habitat
There were about 375 recycled Christmas trees picked clean of tinsel, adorned with a sandbag and tossed into the lake Thursday. The trees are a gift to the native and game fish that populate Lake Havasu — a practical gift.
Schools get first JTED tax dollars
The money has started rolling in.
2 MCC board members resign, but 1 to stay on
The president of the local community college governing board has resigned and another board member is moving over — literally — to fill his spot, but the board toss up still leaves one vacancy.
Quilters stitch together exhibit
Nathan Bruttell/News-Herald Photo
State Parks preparing list for park closures
PHOENIX — State budget cuts have prompted officials to prepare a list of proposed park closures they said could turn into a “death spiral.”
Havasu dad gets two years in child abuse case
KINGMAN — Richard F. Bartlett, 21, of Lake Havasu City, was sentenced to two years Monday in Mohave County Superior Court.
Bird's eye view of Havasu
David Alley/News-Herald Photo
New tool for fire training arrives
It is a case of “good things come to those who wait” in regard to Lake Havasu City Fire Department being selected to receive a $5,000 grant for a new fire extinguisher training tool.
Cost of going solar: School board still in dark on details
Editor’s note: The Lake Havasu Unified School District governing board took a first step this fall toward the possible installation of a solar system at the district’s only high school. They are currently waiting to review a contract, still in negotiations, that could jumpstart one of the largest single solar projects at a K-12 district in the state. This third story of a three-part series examines the funding of the potential project.
Military family to unite
For the last seven months, 1-year-old Regan Pilard has only seen her parents through a web cam on a computer screen.
Water billing periods changed
Lake Havasu City residents will notice a change in their water and sewer bills in 2010, but city officials are assuring residents the changes will make billing easier.
Havasu woman receives solar panels for Christmas
Sharon O’Connell received a $33,100 Christmas present this year.
Local woman sops up Campbell’s
Jackie Campbell’s “addiction” started 19 years ago with a simple saucepan.
Water bill making progress, changes on the horizon
A crucial water bill for Lake Havasu City may not have passed this year, but Mayor Mark Nexsen said he’s pleased with the progress the bill has made.
All decked out
Jillian Danielson Photo/Special to the News-Herald
City counting on census
While census information won’t be needed for another four months, officials have been working long hours to increase awareness on the “most important survey in the last 10 years.”
Council to consider firms for hiring city manager
The City Council is expected to select a recruiting firm for the next city manager during tonight’s council meeting.
Little ones perfrom for elderly
Photo by Jackie Leatherman
Sewer bills to decline
Residents should start seeing a decline in their estimated sewer bills within the next few months.
Three teachers earn top certification
Three local teachers received a national education certification recently — the most in one year for the district since 2002.
Fire department responds to gas spill
Lake Havasu City Fire Department responded with a hazardous material team about 1:30 p.m. Monday after the employee of a service station at the intersection of North McCulloch Boulevard and Acoma Boulevard called 911 to report gasoline was spraying everywhere.
Just ‘ordinary snow-in’ for stranded Havasu hunters
Three local hunters returned home safely after being trapped by snow during a storm near Flagstaff last week.
City strengthens nuisance rules in upcoming sewer contracts
A few weeks have passed since city staff promised a swift and active response after a sewer contractor reportedly violated several contract provisions and residents say things have gotten better.
Wet weather contributes to accidents
Lake Havasu City Police Department reported two weather-related vehicle collisions on wet roadways in Lake Havasu City as of Monday afternoon. Mohave County Sheriff’s Office reported no accidents in the Havasu area as a result of the weather.
Surveys to help build goals
The City Council will listen to the loudest community response for the next 10 years during a work session today.
Citizens can voice business preferences
Citizens will have an opportunity to possibly select future business in Lake Havasu City this month.
Riders stop in Havasu during border to border trek
Three Alaskans began a 2,000-mile trek across the United States in June and stopped in Lake Havasu City Tuesday on their way to their final destination of Yuma.
Daytona Middle School could close doors next fall
Daytona Middle School could be closing its doors next fall forcing its estimated 500 students into area elementary schools and the district’s only other middle school, Thunderbolt.
Man sentenced to 100 years in child porn case
Rexford “Rex” Gene Wolfe, 60, was sentenced by La Paz Superior Court Judge Michael Burke, to serve 100 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. The Nov. 30 sentencing ends a nearly one-year investigation.
Student fundraiser benefits education in Afghanistan, Pakistan
In a tight economy, elementary students are learning the true value of the dollar — and the true value of the penny.
Two Parker women nabbed in theft spree
Two Parker women were arrested late Black Friday after they allegedly stole about $3,400 in merchandise from five department stores in Lake Havasu City Friday. The women reportedly were in the company of two juvenile females and had two minors in tow, according to police reports.
Garage blaze causes $800K in damages
A garage fire at a residence in the 2000 block of Snead Drive caused about $800,000 damage late Friday night. Fire investigators said Monday they believe the fire was started after a forgotten barbecue grill ignited nearby combustible materials associated with the structure of the balcony.
Food bank collections up 30 percent
Who knew that one building could have such an impact on food donations for Lake Havasu City families?
City puts contractor on ‘short leash’ after complaints
City officials guaranteed an active response after a sewer contractor reportedly disobeyed several conditions.
Council to consider $2M for sewer work
The City Council is expected to decide on several vital sewer project items during tonight’s meeting.
