Serving
Mohave County
January 2025
Volume 24 Issue 11
COMPLIMENTARY

Topock Marsh gets $25M upgrade for drought resilience

TOPOCK — Significant upgrades are in the works for Topock Marsh, situated within the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Funded by a substantial federal investment targeting drought mitigation and ecological preservation efforts, these upgrades aim to enhance the...

Laughlin-Bullhead City Bridge finally set to open June 7

MOHAVE COUNTY — The highly anticipated second bridge connecting Laughlin, Nevada, and Bullhead City, Arizona, is set to open on Friday, June 7, 2024, marking a significant milestone for the region. The grand opening celebration, announced by Clark County Commissioner...

Let’s Rethink the War in Ukraine

Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. Here we will argue for more diplomacy and less war. None of this essay should be construed as support for Russian behavior –...

Tennessee’s armed teacher law reignites debate

NATION — Tennessee becomes the latest state to allow teachers to carry guns in schools, the controversial move has reignited the national debate over arming educators in the classroom. Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law on April 27, 2024, sparking discussions...

No One Owns the Future

By Robert C. Koehler Even the international condemnation of the Israeli devastation of Gaza often feels tepid. Consider, for instance, the words of U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in the wake of Israel’s April 1 drone strike on a convoy of cars from...

Stolen Valor, Stolen Benefits

By Freddy Groves How, one wonders, does something like this happen? How does a civilian collect $146,000 in VA benefits for allegedly having been wounded and held a prisoner of war in Iraq when he’s never even served in the military? It’s one thing to walk...