The Bullhead Belle was donated to the City of Bullhead City by Brea and Trevor Chiodini of Laughlin River Tours when it was retired from its life as The Celebration, a 65-foot mock paddle wheel boat. The Celebration was built in 1966, and set off on its maiden voyage...
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MCC’s Physical Therapist Assistant graduates pass national board exams on first attempt
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Physical Therapist Assisting program 2023 graduates have all passed their national board exams on their first attempt. Having a 100% pass rate means that students in the program were very well prepared to take their exams....
HOBBYIST CAPTURES BRIDGE PROGRESS
As the new bridge connecting Nevada and Arizona makes strides across the Colorado River, one of the best visual aids in monitoring the progress has been a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) owned and operated by Laughlin resident and community leader, Robert Bilbray. What...
MCC gearing up for 52nd Commencement, Regina Cobb will be Guest Speaker and one student will be awarded $10K cash
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is gearing up for its 52nd Commencement ceremony to be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 at the Anderson Fieldhouse, 3663 Bullhead Pkwy. MCC students in the class of 2022-2023 will earn approximately 800 degrees and...
Ulta Beauty arrives in Bullhead City, offering a diverse selection of beauty products
Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the United States, has opened a store at the Mohave Crossing in Bullhead City. The store offers over 25,000 products, from high-end prestige brands to affordable ones, and is seeking to hire Beauty Advisors, Prestige Beauty Advisors, and Hair Stylists. Ulta is also known for its philanthropic efforts, supporting women, children, and communities through charitable organizations. Ulta has been recognized by Forbes as The Best Large Employer and The Best Employer for Diversity in 2021.
MCC, Hualapai Tribe partner to open a business incubator on Reservation
Mohave Community College and the Hualapai Tribe have teamed up to create the first Hualapai Business Incubator in Peach Springs, Arizona. The incubator will provide assistance to tribal members who want to open and operate businesses to serve the Hualapai Reservation, Route 66 travelers, and Grand Canyon visitors. Contact Manny Siyuja, Hualapai Business Incubator Manager at msiyuja@mohave.edu or call (928) 757-4305 to learn more.
Though electricity increased in price, MEC’s cost has not gone up
Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has been serving members for 76 years strong, and unlike most items over time, the cost of MEC’s electricity has stayed relatively the same since inception.
Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Public Safety and Victims of Domestic Abuse
ARIZONA – Attorney General Mayes today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an important case to preserve states’ authority to bar individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from accessing guns. Attorney General Mayes joined a coalition of 25...
AG Mayes sues FDA over restrictions on abortion drug
AG Mayes Sues FDA Over Restrictions on Abortion Drug Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined a multistate federal lawsuit against the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) accusing it of singling out one of the two drugs used for medication abortions for excessively...
Heart of Champion award winner Jerry Ambrose of JAVC program, providing vet’s housing, education and hope
Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council of Mohave County Wins Heart of a Champion Award The Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council (JAVC) of Mohave County was awarded the Heart of a Champion award for their dedication to helping veterans and their families. JAVC is a 501(c)(3)...
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