NATION — A recent study has brought to light a sobering reality: the Western United States is experiencing a ‘hot drought,’ a phenomenon marked by the combination of limited rainfall and high temperatures, which is now considered the worst in over 500 years. This...
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Confession of a public-health expert
By Rich Lowry The public-health officials are getting around to admitting the fallibility of public-health officials. The former head of the National Institutes of Health during the pandemic and current science advisor to President Joe Biden, Francis Collins, has...
Tri-State Home Garden & Lifestyle Show teams up with 4th annual Classic Cars Show
BULLHEAD CITY – Tri-State Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show teams up with the 4th Annual Tri-State Classic Cars Show for two shows in one at the Anderson Auto Group Field House in Bullhead City March 15,16 and 17. The show is open to the public on Friday and Saturday...
‘Gas Station Heroin’ growing health concern in the U.S.
NATION — The rise in the use of tianeptine, a drug widely known as “gas station heroin,” has sparked a growing health concern across the United States. Marketed under various brand names such as Neptune’s Fix, Za Za Red, and Tianaa, this substance, which was...
Recent study suggests blood test may detect early signs of Alzheimer’s in brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a clinical diagnosis, and there is, as of yet, no single, simple diagnostic test. Developing a simple, early diagnostic test could help to target the use of new Alzheimer’s drugs to people in the early stages of the condition. An international...
Medical Q&A with Dr. Roach
DEAR DR. ROACH: Please explain Hashimoto’s disease. I have heard that it is rare, but two colleagues have recently been diagnosed. We all work in a very high-stress field. — J.H. ANSWER: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is not at all a rare disease. It occurs in up to 10% of...
Diet Center’s Tip: Good fat, good fat burning
KINGMAN –– Not only is consuming “good fat” important to heart health, but it’s also important to your body’s fat burning ability after aerobic exercise. Exercise can help burn fat that you consume; that doesn’t mean you should eat donuts, hot dogs, and bacon (bad...
Bullhead updating water infastructure
BULLHEAD — Bullhead City, a community keenly aware of the challenges posed by water scarcity, has been actively upgrading its water infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing population and the environmental realities of the region. Since the implementation of...
Mental health interventions may improve inflammatory bowel disease
New research suggests that mental health interventions like therapy may help improve symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Copyright Crezalyn Nerona Uratsuji/Getty Images A new meta-analysis suggests that mental health interventions may improve symptoms associated...
Desert Star Academy opens high school
MOHAVE COUNTY — Desert Star Academy, a cornerstone in Mohave County’s educational landscape, is embarking on a new venture with the opening of Desert Star High School in the 2024-2025 school year. Located at 5902 Highway 95, the school is set to welcome freshmen,...
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AHCCCS funding boosts on-call maternity care in rural Arizona
PHOENIX—In a significant move to address the pressing issue of inadequate prenatal care in Arizona’s rural communities, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) has allocated $2.5 million to four rural health...
Read MoreUPS to close Bullhead City customer center amid nationwide streamlining
BULLHEAD CITY — UPS has announced the closure of its customer center at 2913 Easy St. in Bullhead City, effective November 17, as part of a nationwide effort to streamline operations. The move is aimed at reducing costs and...
Read MoreHow Native American Tribes became key players in Pharmaceutical Patent Protection
NATION – In the complex landscape of pharmaceutical patent law, a novel strategy emerged in recent years that intertwined the legal concepts of tribal sovereignty with corporate interests. Pharmaceutical companies, seeking to...
Read MoreTreat ‘tech neck’ with this ‘magic’ product developed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons
NATION — Did you know that spending extended time hunched over your phone can take a serious toll on your neck? Commonly referred to as ‘tech neck’ or ‘text neck,’ this habit can lead to the appearance of deep lines, wrinkles...
Read MoreEvery child deserves a little Christmas
KINGMAN — Thanks to the Kingman Marine Corps League, Dean W. Reiter Detachment 887, and its local partners, children in Northern Mohave County who need that little Christmas will be getting some again this year. The Toys for...
Read MoreDockworkers for economic stagnation
By Rich LowryIt’s the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and this supposed outrage is one of the reasons the...
Read MoreGive Peace a Chance? No Way
By Mel Gurtov Three Developments That Might Lead to Talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented a week or so ago: “We will do to Lebanon what we did to Gaza.” That arrogant and ugly prediction has come to pass with...
Read MoreGet ready for 2025 adaptive sports and arts
By Freddy Groves Over 15,000 veterans will be able to take advantage of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Adaptive Sports Program courtesy of nearly $16 million in grants that have been handed to 91 organizations across the...
Read MoreMohave Community College announces admission and enrollment events
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College is inviting those who want to learn more about becoming a student to two admission and enrollment events, Become a Bighorn Bash, and the Health and Public Services Enrollment Empowerment...
Read MoreSleep ‘resets’ neurons to help brain take on new memories
NATION — Research offers new clues about the ways in which sleep aids daily memory function. One of the main functions of the human brain is to create memories. A number of lifestyle factors can help improve a person’s ability...
Read MoreHow to protect heart health at menopause
NATION — Menopause occurs when menstrual cycles cease. In the years before and after menopause, the body undergoes many changes, leading to symptoms that may include hot flashes, emotional changes, and sleep disturbances. But...
Read MoreStress vs. anxiety: How to tell the difference
NATION – Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable threat. Anxiety may linger and not have an easily identifiable trigger. Both stress and anxiety are a...
Read More5 ways Artificial Intelligence is creating a smarter smartphone
NATION — Modern cell phones are capable of far more than just calling, texting and simple games like Snake. When you carry your smartphone, you have a supercomputer in your pocket that can unlock your car, adjust your...
Read MoreCase Storage opens new facility in Bullhead City
BULLHEAD CITY — Case Storage proudly announces the grand opening of its modern storage facility located at 2129 Interstate Place, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. Owned by local entrepreneur Casey Rodman and managed by industry veteran...
Read MoreWhy Fall is prime time for an AC upgrade
NATION – As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures start to drop, homeowners across the country are gearing up for the seasonal transition into fall. This time of year often brings a flurry of activity as people prepare...
Read MoreHow to maintain and improve your plumbing this fall and winter
NATION — Along with shorter days and dropping temperatures, fall brings a sense of urgency to get your home in shape before winter arrives. This is especially true for plumbing, as frigid temps can wreak havoc on pipes and...
Read MoreFort Mojave Indian Tribe & City of Needles celebrate high-speed internet
NEEDLES – In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe and the City of Needles have celebrated the launch of a high-speed internet expansion project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity for the Tribe and...
Read MoreRivyve Behavioral expands to Kingman
KINGMAN — Rivyve Behavioral Health, a leading provider of residential treatment for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring disorders, is set to open its second location in Mohave County this...
Read MoreKeith Management LLC acquires The Reserve at Fox Creek for $38 Million
BULLHEAD CITY – In a significant move reflecting the growing interest in manufactured housing communities, Keith Management LLC, a family-owned property management company based in Chandler, Arizona, has acquired The Reserve at...
Read MoreBeware: listeria and salmonella
By Matilda Charles The saga of listeria in sliced deli lunch meat continues, month after month. The list of affected items gets longer and longer as there is now an additional company subject to recalls due to listeria. To stay...
Read MoreArizona AG Mayes secures $1.37 Billion settlement with Kroger over opioid crisis
ARIZONA – In a significant move to combat the devastating opioid crisis, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger Co., one of the nation’s largest grocery and pharmacy chains. The...
Read MoreHeme iron found in red meat may raise diabetes risk by 26%
NATION — A new study suggests that heme iron, which is found in red meat and other animal products, may significantly contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes. The study, led by researchers at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of...
Read MoreDiscover the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis
Discover the Bullhead City Splash Pad at Community Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis Updated October...
Read MoreASU to Close Lake Havasu Campus Amid State Funding Cuts
LAKE HAVASU — Arizona State University (ASU) announced on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, that it will close its Lake Havasu campus and implement a tuition surcharge for on-campus students in response to significant state funding cuts....
Read MoreMohave County Supervisors Deadlocked Over Medical Examiner Contract Renewal
MOHAVE COUNTY — In a contentious meeting that stretched over four hours, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors found itself deadlocked over the future of its medical examiner services. On Aug. 5, the board voted 3-2 against...
Read MoreArizona Governor Launches Task Force to Address Healthcare Workforce Shortages
ARIZONA — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced the launch of a special task force to address the state’s growing shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. The initiative, part of the broader...
Read MoreUS District Court of Arizona Validates Bullhead City’s Food Sharing Ordinance
BULLHEAD CITY — In a significant ruling, the United States District Court of Arizona upheld Bullhead City’s Food Sharing Ordinance, dismissing a lawsuit filed by Norma Thornton in October 2022, which alleged violations of...
Read MoreMohave Community College Board Approves Name Change to ‘Mohave College’
MOHAVE COUNTY — The Mohave Community College (MCC) Board of Governors officially approved the decision to change the institution’s name to Mohave College, marking a significant milestone in the college’s history. The...
Read MoreMCC Awarded $3 Million Federal Grant for Hispanic and Low-Income Students
MOHAVE COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Education just notified Mohave Community College (MCC) that the college will receive a prestigious grant totaling nearly $3 million. The federal grant will support MCC’s Pathways to...
Read MoreAttorney General Mayes Announces Naloxone Allocation in Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the latest quarterly allocation of naloxone...
Read MoreBiden Issues Executive Order to Curb Proliferation of ‘Glock Switches’
NATION – President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at curbing the proliferation of “Glock switches,” small devices that can convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. The...
Read MoreBullhead City Celebrates Refurbished Skate Park with Reopening Event
BULLHEAD CITY — The City of Bullhead City held a ribbon cutting for the newly refurbished skate...
Read More13th Annual Paul Walsh Veterans’ Day Parade Set for Nov. 6 in Bullhead City
BULLHEAD CITY — The 1st Marine Division Association in conjunction with the Bullhead City and Administration is hosting the 13th Annual Paul Walsh Veteran’s Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. Parade Details and...
Read MoreMIT Begins to Discriminate Less
By Rich Lowry The indications are that a historically oppressed minority group in America is...
Read MoreOn the Brink in the Middle East: Israel-Hezbollah Tensions Escalate
By Mel Gurtov Signaling an Invasion Israel’s planting of explosive material in pagers and...
Read MoreEmpty Alcohol Bottle in the Pocket? VA Surgeon Incident Raises Concerns
By Freddy Groves A big thumbs-up to the whistleblower who ratted out a Department of Veterans...
Read MoreChloride Fills Their Yards for All Town Yard Sale
CHLORIDE – Now that the hot weather is a thing of the past, the friendly folks in Chloride, a historic 1860’s silver mining camp, are filling their yards with treasures for the Saturday, November 2nd All Town Yard Sale....
Read MoreDealing with Covid … Again: Tips for Staying Safe
By Matilda Charles Here we go again. Not to be an alarmist, but Covid never did go away....
Read MoreDoes Age-Related Macular Degeneration Cause Blindness?
NATION — Age-related macular degeneration causes the slow loss of central vision over time but rarely causes complete blindness. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 50 years old. It occurs...
Read MoreFlavonoid-Rich Foods May Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
NATION — Flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health...
Read MoreWhat to Know About Prostate Cancer: Risks and Effective Treatments
NATION — Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in males, but it is highly treatable in the early stages. It begins in the prostate gland, which sits between the penis and the bladder. Experts do not know what causes it, but...
Read MorePhysical Activity May Help Prevent Diabetes and 200+ Diseases
NATION — Engaging in physical activity during one or two days of the week may also have...
Read MoreDiet Center’s Tip of the Month: What is a Serving Size?
KINGMAN — Many people are confused about what accurate serving sizes are when it comes to good...
Read More‘Dancing Molecules’ Could Help Repair Cartilage Damaged by Osteoarthritis
NATION — Researchers are designing ‘dancing’ molecules meant to make it easier for cartilage damaged by osteoarthritis to regenerate. Osteoarthritis is a common and chronic condition that can involve cartilage...
Read MoreFrom Career to Classroom: Six Strategies to Create Success for Adult Learners
NATION — Late each summer, we see eager students returning to the classroom with new backpacks,...
Read MoreHive Five Meadery Adds to Kingman’s Downtown Revival with New Mural
KINGMAN — The heart of Kingman’s historic downtown is buzzing with new life, thanks to the...
Read More‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy, the Environment, and Economy
NATION — USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft...
Read MoreHome Heating Tips and Changes That May Impact Homeowners
NATION — As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to dip, it’s time to get homes ready for the cooler months ahead. Homeowners might be eager to cozy up with blankets, but it’s just as important to think about...
Read MoreHow to Repair 4 Common Types of Wall Damage
NATION — Maintaining the walls of your home is essential for both aesthetic appeal and structural...
Read MoreFreshen Up Your Home with Window Coverings: 4 Top Ways to Update
NATION — Updating your home doesn’t always require a complete overhaul or major expense. Sometimes, a few simple changes can breathe new life into your space. One of the best and easiest ways to transform a room is through...
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