August 2024

LAKE HAVASU — Lake Havasu City, Arizona, will once again come alive with holiday spirit on December 14, 2024, as the Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights graces the waters of the Bridgewater Channel beneath the iconic London...

MOHAVE COUNTY — MCC’s Kingman Community Education Art Club, the Kingman Community Art Collective, will host another Student Art Show and Sale at the College’s Beale Street Center at 309 E. Beale St. from 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, Dec....

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is once again bringing the festive spirit to life with its beloved annual event, MCC Shines. Spanning all four of its campuses, MCC Shines has become a cherished tradition for families...

NATION — With multifamily construction projects reaching as high as $700 per square foot this year, effective cost planning is essential for any build. Identifying affordable, yet functional products and services across kitchen...

NATION — As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, it’s time to ensure your home is ready to help keep you warm and comfortable all winter long. From preventing frozen pipes to optimizing heating costs, proactive steps can...

NATION – The holiday season is right around the corner, and if recent retail sales forecasts are any indication, it’s going to be a massive year for small businesses. The Mintel Holiday Shopping Report 2024 predicts U.S. retail...

NATION — Technology has become so ingrained in our daily routines that it feels like paper checks should already be a thing of the past. In fact, many young adults have never even written one, and many major retailers no longer...

NATION — There are a variety of meditation methods that suit most people. However, there is no “right way” to meditate, meaning someone can explore the different types until they find one that works for them.Meditation denotes...

NATION — Various tips can help a person with smoking cessation. Nicotine replacement therapy, medications such as varenicline, e-cigarettes, and more may help a person with quitting smoking.Scientists have found links between...

NATION – How does caffeine affect heart health? The latest research offers new insights. Studies on caffeine’s effects on heart health have gained interest in recent years. One crucial question remains: How much caffeine is too...

NATION — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a number of health conditions that affect the circulatory system, including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. The treatment, symptoms, and prevention of the conditions...

NATION — As cold and flu season approaches, many people are looking for ways to boost their immune defenses and reduce the risk of falling ill. While COVID-19 remains a top concern, it’s also important to protect against other...

NATION – Could a commonly prescribed thyroid drug lead to bone loss? Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, particularly for older people, as lower thyroid function can be associated with...

By Matilda CharlesHave you considered what you’ll do with your spare time in the New Year? How about volunteering? There are so many ways we can step up.AmeriCorps Seniors (americorps.gov/serve/americorps-seniors) provides...

A $700,000 rebranding initiative by the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has drawn sharp criticism over allegations of ethical misconduct and questionable use of public funds. The controversy centers on a potential conflict of...

By Freddy GrovesBack in March, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its goal of getting 41,000 homeless veterans into housing during this fiscal year. As of this time, they not only reached that goal, but exceeded it....

Dear Editor,As a concerned citizen of the global toy-receiving community, I feel compelled to expose the questionable labor practices at the world’s most famous toy manufacturer: Santa’s Workshop. While we’ve been distracted by...

By Rich LowryWe’ve passed the peak of woke politics in the U.S., and the Harris for president campaign is the leading indicator. Of all the things that Kamala Harris wants you to know about her — that she grew up in a...

NATION – Tipping in the United States, a long-standing custom rooted in the service industry, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once reserved for restaurant servers, bartenders, and select service professionals, tipping...

ARIZONA — Attorney General Kris Mayes, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of state attorneys general, has proposed sweeping remedies to dismantle Google’s alleged monopoly over the online search...

MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Alpha Chi Omega chapter on the Kingman Campus hosted its induction ceremony Thursday for new members for Fall 2024.Thirty-one new PTK members were...

ARIZONA — After a two-year hiatus, Arizona is preparing to resume executions of death row inmates, a decision that has rekindled the longstanding debate over capital punishment in the state. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced...

KINGMAN — The City of Kingman has taken a significant step in addressing its transportation needs with the groundbreaking of the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway Traffic Interchange on December 2, 2024. The project, managed by the...

BULLHEAD CITY — Bullhead City has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with local property owners Blaise and Carla Falche over a sewer system malfunction that contaminated their waterfront property in 2022. The settlement, pending...

ARIZONA — Boeing has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, planning to lay off 17,000 employees—approximately 10% of its global staff—as part of a massive cost-cutting drive. The aerospace giant’s decision affects...