On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately noon, the Lake Havasu City Fire Department was dispatched to a desert rescue at S.A.R.A. Park for a female hiker with a broken leg requiring assistance to return to the trailhead.

Republic Services offers a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste event this 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.

Join Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy, Police Chief Troy Stirling, and Fire Chief Pete Pilafas for coffee and conversation next Friday, February 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Whether you are a long-time resident or new to Lake Havasu City, this is an excellent opportunity to learn about what is happening in the city, get information about current and future projects, and share feedback. The event is held in the Council Chambers at 92 Acoma Boulevard South.

On Saturday, February 1, McCulloch Boulevard is temporarily closed for the 39th Annual Winterfest Street Festival from Acoma Boulevard to Smoketree Avenue, beginning at 2:00 a.m. and reopening at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2. The hours of the Winterfest event are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2.

In an effort to maintain our roads, parking lots, and walking paths, Lake Havasu City is continuing its pavement preservation program with the application of crack and mastic seals to various surfaces, starting with the multi-use walking path along Highway 95 on Monday, January 27. This section spans from McCulloch Boulevard South to Palo Verde Boulevard North and is expected to take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting.

The Lake Havasu City Police Department wants to inform the community about a growing nationwide trend involving the theft of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This trend has emerged from social media posts exploiting a security vulnerability in certain models that lack a “push-to-start” ignition system. Both Hyundai and Kia have released software updates to mitigate vulnerability. Owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a keyed ignition are encouraged to contact their trusted dealership to confirm if their vehicle is affected and the process for upgrading their vehicle’s software.

Lake Havasu City Public Works Department announces two upcoming road closures at Smoketree Avenue are in place to facilitate necessary water infrastructure improvements.

At approximately 12:15 p.m., on January 17, 2025, a passerby reported a house fire in the 3300 block of Paloverde Boulevard North. The first arriving fire company reported heavy smoke and heat inside the residence, with an attic fire overhead. Five engine companies, one medic unit, and a Battalion Chief responded to the incident and gained control of the fire in 28 minutes. The occupants were not home at the time of the incident. There were no reported injuries to the firefighters. Crews remained on the scene for an additional two hours conducting salvage operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation. LHCFD CERT Crews also responded with seven members to provide support and Rehab duties for working firefighters.