May 2024

Butternut Squash Barley Soup A Family Favorite! As winter wraps its chilly arms around us, what better way to embrace the season than with a steaming bowl of Butternut Squash Barley Soup? Bursting with flavor and versatility,...

OATMAN — January 27th, Oatman will host one of the quirkiest and most anticipated events of the year: the Oatman Bed Races. Event Schedule and Highlights Starting at 1:00 p.m., five-person teams will race beds through the town’s...

Start the Year Right: Annual Insurance Checks and Home Inventory NATION — The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take stock of important tasks that safeguard your home and property. Two critical steps to prioritize...

Bring Timeless Charm Indoors with Stone, Brick, and Wood Veneers NATION — Have you ever walked through a rustic, stone piazza in Italy—or dreamed of it—and wished you could bring a little of that look into your own home? You...

The Secret to Financial Success: Insights from Empower’s Study NATION — Is there a secret to financial success? Most Americans (52%) say ”yes”—and the average salary considered successful is $270,000 per year, with a net worth...

Retirement Confidence is Growing: Practical Strategies for Peace of Mind BPT — There are a lot of cautionary tales in the news these days about how unprepared people are for retirement, painting a rather bleak picture of...

Ozempic is Indicated for Diabetes and Wegovy for Weight Loss DEAR DR. ROACH:After about 10 months of being on Ozempic and working my way up to a 1-mg dose, I lost 40 pounds effortlessly. Sugar cravings disappeared as if by...

Mindfulness May Be as Effective as Antidepressants for Anxiety Relief, Study Suggests NATION — Mindfulness may be a good practice for relieving anxiety symptoms, research suggests. Treatments for anxiety, ranging from...

Medical Myths: Exploring Misconceptions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) This Medical Myths series explores misconceptions about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Among many misunderstandings, we address what causes IBS and...

NATION — Although the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, doctors consider it an immune-mediated inflammatory disease. This means that inflammation is at the root of this condition. Up to 3% of adults in the United States have...

NATION — Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Treatment depends on various factors, including whether a person is pre- or postmenopausal. In this article, find answers to...

Evening Meals and Metabolic Health: Key Insights How Evening Meals Impact Your Health NATION — Evening meals could make or break your metabolic health, a recent study warns. Poorly regulated blood sugar levels can contribute to...

NATION — A new study links sleep apnea to changes in key brain regions related to memory. Researchers estimate that about 936 million adults globally have sleep apnea—a condition where a person stops breathing when asleep,...

By Freddy GrovesThings are going to be different in 2025. If there’s one thing I hope, it’s that the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General isn’t hit with any budget or staffing reductions. As time goes on, we need them...

BULLHEAD CITY – Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Mohave County public school districts are continuing their joint efforts to train a new generation of teachers that are not only from the area, but who also desire to stay...

By Mel GurtovThe global citizen agenda for 2025 is very much like that for 2024—and probably for some years afterward. It includes global warming and related environmental crises; US-China tensions; challenges to democracy and...

By Rich LowryIt’s a testament to the energy and drive of Elon Musk that he’s now a key adviser to an incoming president of the United States who he helped elect this year—and this is a side project for him.What stamp collecting...

BULLHEAD CITY – Construction on the Bullhead City Senior Campus Building continues to advance, though the project is experiencing significant delays awaiting the delivery of a crucial emergency generator. The expansion, led by...

BULLHEAD CITY – Mohave Accelerated Elementary School (MAES) and Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (MALC), public charter schools located in Bullhead City, Arizona, have released their budget documents for the fiscal year 2025....

ARIZONA – In a decisive move to protect Arizona’s essential water resources, Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against Fondomonte Arizona, LLC, alleging that the company›s excessive groundwater pumping in La Paz...

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is filled with talented students in and outside of the classroom. Kelly Malouin, Lake Havasu Campus student, is no different.At MCC, she’s working towards earning her associate degree in...

BULLHEAD CITY – The expansion of the Bullhead City Senior Campus Building is expected to greatly enhance the quality of life for senior residents by providing more space for social activities, wellness programs, and community...

RIVER CITIES – The Laughlin-Bullhead City International Airport (IFP) is making significant strides toward establishing scheduled passenger services and expanding its infrastructure. The Mohave County Airport Authority (MCAA)...

NATION – Big Lots, the Ohio-based discount retailer with nearly 1,400 stores across the United States, is going through major changes due to serious financial problems in 2024. The company, once known for affordable home...

ARIZONA – A December 2024 report from the Arizona Auditor General’s Office has revealed significant shortcomings in the emergency preparedness of schools across the state. After evaluating Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) at 47...