Maricopa County park superintendent hired as Havasu Parks and Rec director | Local News Stories
Lake Havasu City has hired a new parks and recreation director. Gabrielle “Gabby” Vela will take up the role next month. This position was previously held by Mike Keene worked in Lake Havasu City for nearly 10 years. Keene resigned from his position in April. Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Kozlowski is serving as interim director. […]
Police: Havasu man arrested for violating court order by entering home under construction | Local News Stories
A Lake Havasu City man was arrested last week after he was seen on surveillance footage entering the victim's vacant home in violation of a court order. On March 2, officers were called to a home under construction in the 2000 block of Lapeer Lane for a suspected trespassing incident. Police said the caller told […]
Felony case dismissed against Havasu man, in favor of Veterans Court | Local News Stories
A Lake Havasu man accused of assaulting a police officer during a December arrest will receive treatment through the city's Veterans Court in lieu of a felony charge. The incident began Dec. 30 when police were called to a home in the 3000 block of Boatswain Drive for a suspected domestic violence incident. The occupants […]
Vegas man awaits Mohave County trial on child sex charges; new details emerge from Havasu incident | Local News Stories
The former Las Vegas resident is awaiting trial in Mohave County on charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl after facing similar charges in Nevada last year. Now, new information has come to light regarding the December arrest. On December 28, police were called to the Food City store in Lake […]
Gillette aims to ‘clean up’ the voter rolls following Mohave County investigation | Local News Stories
U.S. Rep. John Gillette proposed two bills in response to last summer's investigation of Mohave County's voter rolls. HB 2404 and HB 2405 outline several regulations that county recorders must follow when auditing voter rolls. During his research, Gillette discovered that Mohave County had 4,000 ineligible registrants, nearly one-third of whom did not know they […]
State, local leaders optimistic as Saudi farming company pulls out of La Paz basin | Local News Stories
Fondomonte Arizona is withdrawing from the Butler Valley groundwater basin in La Paz County, and its development has state and local officials expressing optimism about the future of Arizona's groundwater. Groundwater conservation is a major issue in Mojave and La Paz counties as drought conditions continue across the Southwest for the first time in 20 […]
Mohave Community College to host domestic violence educational series | Local News Stories
Local nonprofit Faith and Grace, Inc. is partnering with Mojave Community College to host an educational series to raise awareness about domestic violence. Linda Christophersen, a teacher from Oregon, will lead the class. Her knowledge of domestic violence began when she taught sentenced juveniles and worked as a victim advocate. After moving to Havasu seven […]
Southwest Chowderfest welcomes ‘Golden Ladle’ winner ChaBones for third year | Local News Stories
The staff at ChaBones Steakhouse and Tapas Bar remains humble after winning the Golden Ladle last year. General Manager Cameron Moses co-owns the facility with his mother, Laurie, and is no stranger to philanthropy. Moses describes how Parker's mother's involvement in the Soroptimist organization influenced his upbringing. Participation in philanthropy began in Moses' childhood and […]
Havasu man found guilty in alleged threat with BB gun | Local News Stories
Riding a motorcycle revving through neighborhoods can be a source of nuisance for some Lake Havasu City residents, but there's a right and wrong way to handle the situation. A Havasu man was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to brandishing a BB gun on a motorcycle during a February incident. Police said the victim was […]
Havasu planning panel OKs plans for two cell towers | Local News Stories
Two newly approved cell towers will soon enhance cell phone service to Lake Havasu residents and emergency responders. At Wednesday's planning and zoning meeting, the applicant, Young Design, requested two key conditional use permits to build the tower. Plans for the first tower, located at 1867 Walnut Dr. near the Mulberry wastewater treatment plant, were […]
