By Janet Cruz Two young gymnasts from the Lake Havasu City area ended their summer at gymnastics competition with standout performances at the Amateur Athletic Union ( AAU) Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, this month. Jade Saari, 13, and Kylie Rail, 11, from Lake Havasu City, who travel to train at All Starz Gymnastics […]
by Nicole Matheson This morning, dozens of vendors and artisans gathered at the Lake Havasu Farmers Market. They set up shop for many eager customers, selling everything from hand made soaps to sweet confections. The shared kitchen space, The KAWS, hosts this popular community event on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The vendors fill […]
By Elijah Aston Lake Havasu Unified School District’s first full week of school was last week, with Smoketree Elementary going above and beyond to give its students and staff a positive welcome. Smoketree Elementary started the year off with a staff welcome meeting and breakfast to ensure all the staff have an inspiring start. Local […]
Elijah Aston On Saturday, StreetHearts Ministry hosted a water balloon fight, providing a fun end-of-summer activity for children. StreetHearts Ministry is a local nonprofit that passionately serves Lake Havasu City in any way it can. StreetHearts works with other local trades and businesses to combine efforts of service. Doug Hunter, event organizer, discussed StreetHearts Ministry’s […]
By Janet Cruz With summer temperatures into the triple digits, finding ways to stay cool becomes a priority for many Lake Havasu City residents. While the lake remains a popular attraction, there are plenty of indoor options for those looking to escape the desert heat and take their entertainment indoors during the hottest months. Indoor […]
By Nicole Matheson Grieving pet owners in the community are looking to a remarkable woman who has made it her passion painting memorial portraits of these precious pets on a unique canvas — rocks. Soon to be 100 years old in December, Jeanie Hall has never charged for her beautiful pet portraits. She has a […]
by Nicole Matheson Fall is just around the corner and some of the favorite Lake Havasu Ctiy activities and events are coming with it. Including the Fright Night Thriller Dance, featuring locals of all ages dancing to Michael Jackson’s hit song on Halloween night. “This has become a fun tradition because it’s ‘Thriller,’ an iconic […]
By Elijah Aston Lake Havasu Unified School District began the first day of the 2026-2027 school year Thursday. Students learned their classroom procedures on the first day of school along with getting to know their teachers and classmates. Lake Havasu High School seniors attended a “Senior Sunrise,” where the class of 2027 gathered […]
Elijah Aston Lake Havasu High School’s open house brought parents and students to the campus on Tuesday evening. The first day of school is Thursday. The students got to visit their classrooms and meet their teachers for this upcoming school year. Open house is an excellent opportunity for incoming freshmen to know how to get […]
By Elijah Aston Hav-A-Sis hosted its school supply drive Thursday, obtaining school supplies to give to children who are in need. Hav-A-Sis is a charitable organization based in Lake Havasu City that focuses on fundraisers and charities to assist underprivileged groups of people in the community. The organization’s school drive at Golf and Brew received […]