At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, a recreational vehicle fire was reported by the occupant in the 1500 block of Beachcomber Boulevard. The first arriving Battalion Chief reported a Fifth Wheel RV fully engulfed in fire. Three engine companies, a truck company, and a Battalion Chief responded to the incident and gained control of the fire in 30 minutes. The occupant evacuated the RV and was uninjured. Crews remained on the scene for an additional two and a half hours conducting salvage operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Republic Services offers a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event occurs at Fire Station 2, located at 2065 Kiowa Boulevard, North, with public access at College Drive. Signs are posted in the vicinity to assist residents with drop-off.

Lake Havasu City administrative offices are closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, the Aquatic Center is open, and police, fire, and trash collection services remain unaffected. City offices resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, a house fire was reported by a neighbor in the 500 block of Aloha Drive. The first arriving fire company reported smoke and flames coming from the residence's RV garage. Five engine companies, one truck company, one medic unit, and the Battalion Chief responded to the incident and gained control of the fire within 45 minutes. Two civilians sustained minor injuries. Due to high winds, crews remained on the scene for five additional hours conducting salvage operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Desert Hills Fire Department assisted Lake Havasu City with other 911 calls. LHCFD CERT crews also responded to provide support and rehab duties for working firefighters.

Lake Havasu City announces upcoming construction work at Industrial Boulevard on Monday, January 13, through Wednesday, January 15, with some work during the night and some during the daytime. Temporarily closed roads and detours are in effect in and around the areas to ensure the safety of workers and the public.

Temporary road closure of the Queen’s Bay cul-de-sac is in effect on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. until approximately June 2, 2025, to facilitate the construction of a concrete box structure and re-profiling of the existing roadway, including the installation of a new curb, gutter, and sidewalk.

After 34 years of dedicated service to the Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Department, Cheri Kowalski retires from her role as Administrative Supervisor, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, commitment, and heartfelt service to the community.

Interested in a career as a police officer? Join the Lake Havasu City Police Department at their upcoming open house recruitment event on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy, located at 1801 Highway 95.