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- 5 injured after boat explodes in Bullhead City
A boat explosion injures five people in Bullhead City. The fire department says the injured suffered burns Tuesday afternoon when a pontoon-style boat exploded on the Colorado River.
- McCain to visit Bagdad Wednesday
John McCain is taking his campaign to Bagdad Wednesday. He plans to conduct a town hall meeting in this small Yavapai County mining community at 2 p.m. at the Bagdad Community Campus along Main Street.
- City eyes third-party solution to sales tax collections
As discontent with the state Department of Revenue continues to build, more and more Arizona cities are looking at the possibility of contracting with a third-party business to perform their sales tax collections and disbursements, and Kingman is no exception.
- Attorney's fight against conduct code continues
A former Mohave County judicial candidate may get his day in court. On Aug. 13, the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in San Francisco reversed and remanded a decision by the Arizona Federal District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by attorney Randolph Wolfson.
- Bullhead City Firefighters Battle House Fire
On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, the Bullhead City Fire Department responded one engine, one ladder truck, one water tender, one ambulance, one Public Information Officer to a residential fire in the 4100 block of Gold Stake Road under the command of Battalion Chief Don Evans.
- Afghans sought in Afghanistan
U.S. Army Sgt. Christie Francis spends an evening watching movies with two of her fellow unit members in Camp Dwyer's community center.
- City of Sedona ramps up tax audits
On July 1 the City of Sedona began its auditing of local business to ensure they are paying their fair share of city sales taxes.
- Congratulations Laguna Summer Sweeps Winners
Third Prize Congratulations to Adam M. Benetti of Bullhead City, AZ, who took home a Laguna Drift Master Bandsaw Fence System.
- Bullhead City council weighs inmate labor
Bullhead City council members are expected to question authorities from the nearby Golden Valley state prison about using inmate labor inside the city limits.
- Calif. man drowns during Bullhead City River Regatta
A California man drowned in the Colorado River during the fourth annual Bullhead City River Regatta Saturday afternoon.
- County fair association waiting for your entries
Time is running out to register that beautiful rose you grew or grandma's secret recipe for chili in this year's Mohave County Fair.
- AZ officials: Calif. man drowns at Bullhead City
Authorities say a man drowned in the Colorado River in northwestern Arizona after jumping from a float into the water during Saturday's fourth annual Bullhead City-Laughlin River Regatta.
- Man found dead in river at regatta
Rescue workers found the body of a dead man in the river at a regatta Saturday afternoon.
- Watson, group discuss General Plan
Major changes in the language and concerns about public participation in the review of the Mohave County General Plan sparked a lively discussion between eight county residents and Supervisor Gary Watson Tuesday afternoon at the County Administration Building.
- Thousands expected for Colo. River regatta
Saturday is the fourth annual Bullhead City-Laughlin-Colorado River Regatta. More than 10,000 people are expected to brave the heat and float down the cool waters of the emerald colored river.
- River Medical, Inc. begins critical care ambulance service
River Medical, Inc. has introduced a new critical care ambulance service for Mohave and La Paz counties.
- Men arrested on charges of fraudulent schemes
At 4:33 p.m., the clerk called police and described the two men who gave her the fake check.
- Society director says complaints need clarification
The Mohave County Animal Shelter in Kingman hasn't gone to the dogs or the rats yet.
- Law enforcement agencies go after street-level drugs
Local law enforcement agencies announced Wednesday the arrest of 75 people in Mohave County during a six-month operation that targeted street-level drug dealers.
City DescriptionBullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, USA, roughly 100 mi (160 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 40,225. Bullhead City is located a few miles north of Fort Mojave Indian Reservation.
Spanish explorer Melchor Díaz documented his travels in Northwestern Mohave County in 1540. The area was found to be populated by Native Americans, the Mojave Indian Tribe, for whom the county is named. This group of Mojave Indians referred to themselves as the Pipa Aha Macav, meaning "People by the River".
In 1776, Father Garces crossed the Colorado River in the Bullhead City area.
In the 1800s, the current site of Bullhead City was called Hardyville, named for early resident and politician, William Hardy. A New York native and an entrepreneur, Hardy established a ferry service across the Colorado River and raised Angora goats. He was a colorful and somewhat controversial figure who is considered by many as the founding father of Bullhead ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Mohave County
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