Mohave Valley Daily News

06/17/2026

Three Bullhead City Council candidates are vying for election to two four-year terms in the July 21 primary election and three candidates are also seeking election to one two-year term on the seven-member Bullhead City Council.

The six candidates are scheduled to speak at a public forum beginning at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at The Venue 837, 837 Hancock Road.

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MVNcouncilCandidates

06/16/2026

Former Mayor Rodney Head helps Mayor Karen Dallman operate a pair of uncooperative scissors to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Bullhead City Animal Resource Center on Tuesday. The center hosted an invitation-only ceremony ahead of public tours that will be offered Wednesday and Thursday at the newly completed facility at 2435 Miracle Mile in the former Mohave Valley Daily News building. The facility, which has yet to be populated with animals, will be open for tours from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m., noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony, from left: Human Services Director Jeff Tipton, City Manager Toby Cotter, City Council Member Pamela Smith, Vice Mayor Dan Alfonzo, former Council Member and current District 2 County Supervisor Rich Lettman, Head, Dallman, Bullhead City Animal Resource Center Manager Aly Harms, City Council Member Tami Ring and City Council Member Jason Newlin.

06/16/2026

It's here! The America 250 Freedom Truck museum arrived in Bullhead City late Monday.

Freedom Truck driver James McAlexander, of North Carolina, pulled the truck to its place in front of Optimum Community Center on Tuesday, June 16 in preparation for the grand opening celebration

Freedom 250 Mobile Museum National Tour in Bullhead City is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 17 - 19, at Optimum Community Center, 2380 Optimum Way (Third Street). Admission is free.

As part of a nationwide tour leading up to America’s 250th birthday in 2026, this state-of-the-art traveling museum brings 250 years of American history to life through immersive technology, interactive exhibits, digital experiences, historic artifacts, and hands on displays. Visitors can explore America’s story from the Revolutionary War to present day in a way that is engaging for all ages.

For more information go to freedom250.org.

06/16/2026

Area boaters took advantage Saturday of the second of two seasonal life jacket exchange programs at Rotary Park, exchanging old, worn or damaged life jackets for new, properly fitted ones.

BULLHEAD CITY — Area boaters took advantage Saturday of the second of two seasonal life jacket exchange programs at Rotary Park, exchanging old, worn or damaged life jackets for new,

06/16/2026

Bullhead City Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place about 9:25 a.m., Monday, in the 17000 block of Blue Willow Lane about 30 miles east of Kingman.

Here's what we know: https://tinyurl.com/MVNkingmanOIS

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The decision by five River Valley fire districts to move their dispatch services contract to Colorado City will have limited impact on Bullhead City Dispatch Center, officials said.

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MVNbcDispatchImpact

06/16/2026

ICYMI: Five River Valley fire departments created a modern, high-tech radio communications system to support the community

https://tinyurl.com/MVNriverValleyFDradioSystem

06/16/2026

ICYMI: Five River Valley fire departments move emergency dispatch services to Colorado City

Throughout the month of June, after extensive trials, Mohave Valley Fire and Fort Mojave Mesa Fire districts, Oatman Fire Department, Golden Shores Fire Department, and Desert Hills Fire Department transfered their contracts for dispatch service to Colorado City Dispatch Center.

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/MVNcoloCityDispatch