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October 2024
Volume 24 Issue 8
COMPLIMENTARY

October 2024

Discover the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis

Discover the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis Updated October 2024 As temperatures in Arizona remain warm well into the fall, the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park continues to be a favorite destination for families looking...

ASU to Close Lake Havasu Campus Amid State Funding Cuts

LAKE HAVASU — Arizona State University (ASU) announced on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, that it will close its Lake Havasu campus and implement a tuition surcharge for on-campus students in response to significant state funding cuts. The university also stated that the...

Mohave County Supervisors Deadlocked Over Medical Examiner Contract Renewal

MOHAVE COUNTY — In a contentious meeting that stretched over four hours, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors found itself deadlocked over the future of its medical examiner services. On Aug. 5, the board voted 3-2 against approving a new three-year contract with...

Arizona Governor Launches Task Force to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortages

ARIZONA — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced the launch of a special task force to address the state's growing shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. The initiative, part of the broader Talent Ready AZ workforce development program,...

US District Court of Arizona Validates Bullhead City’s Food Sharing Ordinance

BULLHEAD CITY — In a significant ruling, the United States District Court of Arizona upheld Bullhead City's Food Sharing Ordinance, dismissing a lawsuit filed by Norma Thornton in October 2022, which alleged violations of the 14th Amendment and substantive due...

Mohave Community College Board Approves Name Change to ‘Mohave College’

MOHAVE COUNTY — The Mohave Community College (MCC) Board of Governors officially approved the decision to change the institution's name to Mohave College, marking a significant milestone in the college's history. The rebranding aligns with the evolution of MCC into a...

MCC Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant for Hispanic and Low-Income Students

MOHAVE COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Education just notified Mohave Community College (MCC) that the college will receive a prestigious grant totaling nearly $3 million. The federal grant will support MCC's Pathways to Success for Hispanic and Low-Income Students...

Attorney General Mayes Announces Naloxone Allocation in Fight Against Opioid Epidemic

PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the latest quarterly allocation of naloxone as part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Arizona. This initiative is the result of Arizona's settlement with Teva Manufacturing to address...

Biden Issues Executive Order to Curb Proliferation of ‘Glock Switches’

NATION – President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at curbing the proliferation of "Glock switches," small devices that can convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. The order directs the Department of Justice to propose a...

Bullhead City Celebrates Refurbished Skate Park with Reopening Event

BULLHEAD CITY — The City of Bullhead City held a ribbon cutting for the newly refurbished skate park at Rotary Park, located at 2315 Balboa Dr, on Saturday, September 28. The celebratory event included musical performances from local musicians, Food trucks including...

October 2024 Articles

ASU to Close Lake Havasu Campus Amid State Funding Cuts

LAKE HAVASU — Arizona State University (ASU) announced on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, that it will close its Lake Havasu campus and implement a tuition surcharge for on-campus students in response to significant state funding cuts. The university also stated that the...

Recent Articles

Five tips for boating responsibly

NATION — Nothing beats relaxing days spent on the water. Looking to get your feet wet? There are plenty of ways to get on the water whether you own a boat or are just getting started. Boating has seen a surge in popularity as...

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