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Hi Mohave County, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A backseat-filling flea market, scorpion weed blooms, and a Beach Boys tribute + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Arizona drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

A bargain hunter’s wonderland: Golden Valley’s Neely’s Korner, Mohave County’s largest flea market, offers climate controlled browsing and an outdoor swap meet where $35 can fill your backseat with quirky finds and vintage surprises — learn more about this market.

Curved stem name explained: Scorpion weed, a common desert annual, will bloom soon across Mohave County. It can irritate skin but helps bees, improves soils, and can be pulled or cut before it flowers — see removal and benefits explained.

Inside the construction plan: Kingman’s I-40 Rancho Santa Fe interchange nears completion, expected to finish by late spring or early summer 2026, easing congestion with new ramps and upgrades on Flying Fortress Parkway — learn about phases and scope.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Visit the 13th Annual Winter Visitors Expo
• Free drive-thru groceries for all
• Explore the Spring Home & Garden Expo

💎 This week’s top finds

Lunch upgrade unlocked: Craving a build-your-own stacked your way, or a classic Italian, Club, or saucy Meatball? Born’s Best Sandwiches keeps lunch fresh, simple, and reliably satisfying. Your midday mood will thank you for a better break that hits the spot without fuss.

Pho night upgrade: Craving a bowl with real depth? Kino Kitchen serves pho that resets you, plus crisp spring rolls, grilled vermicelli, and Vietnamese iced coffee and boba. Add it to your weeknight rotation for cozy, unfussy comfort… and zero stove time.

Nostalgia hit of the week: Chasing a missing action figure, hunting retro games, or craving a quick hit of childhood? At Flashback Toys & Collectibles, rotating treasures and friendly vibes make that “quick browse” magically stretch into an hour, and your basket into three finds… the best kind of surprise.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

🫶 We got your back

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐰 Hop into Easter Fun @ The Fairgrounds (Kingman) | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Monday Funday is actually earning its name with a low-key craft night where we make a sweet bunny decoration, sip something, and pretend glitter is a lifestyle choice. It’s $25, pre-registration required, and yes, adults are absolutely allowed to wield glue guns unsupervised.

✂ Featherweight Machine Techniques @ Fabric Frenzy (Bullhead City) | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – Featherweight diehards in Bullhead are gathering for a tune-up on those vintage workhorses, with a guest pro breaking down the basics and a Q&A. Bring your machine, some fabric, and ten bucks, because spots are limited, first come first served, and yes, that bobbin.

❄ 13th Annual Winter Visitors Expo @ Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce (Bullhead City) | Thursday (3/19) at 8:00 AM – Swing by the Chamber auditorium for the 13th Annual Winter Visitors Expo, a free browse-fest of healthcare, real estate, insurance, and other grown-up fun. Meet the people keeping our snowbirds happy, snag some swag, and maybe price that casita. Vendors, reserve a booth.

🏡 Spring Home & Garden Expo @ Optimum Community Center (Bullhead City) | Friday (3/20) at 10:00 AM – Thinking about swapping gravel for something that actually lives? Hit the Bullhead City Spring Home & Garden Expo at Optimum Community Center for three days of home, garden, and outdoor living ideas, expert vendors, and clever upgrades. Free admission, local pros, plenty of inspiration.

🌊 Catch a Wave Beach Boys Show @ Beale Street Theater (Kingman) | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Take a mini-vacation without leaving Beale Street: the “Catch A Wave” Beach Boys tribute rolls in with harmonies, surf vibes, and sunscreen not required. Disneyland-approved, Beach Boys-endorsed, and priced at $20, $25, or $35, it’s an excuse to hum along, sway, and feel 17 again.

🛒 Misfit Market @ Hilltop Holistic Wellness Center BY The Sacred Soap Shoppe LLC (Kingman) | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Craving something delightfully offbeat? Back for its sixth run, this Misfit Market rounds up local makers, oddities, live entertainment, and munchies, all in one sprawl. Come browse, run into three people you know, and leave with a curious find you will call destiny, not impulse.

🪴 Golden Valley Botanicals 2026 Spring Plant Sale @ Golden Valley Botanicals | Sunday (3/22) at 10:00 AM – Mesquite Weekend in Golden Valley means one thing, your yard gets interesting. Hit the plant sale for mesquites, natives, fruit trees, and a questionable number of cacti and succulents, picked with permaculture smarts to grow shade and feed pollinators. Bring restraint, or a bigger vehicle.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Mohave County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 75°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. North wind 6 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind 7 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 7 to 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Most popular house this week

This 5-bed, 4-bath lakeview home by Creative Build, LLC pairs 3,027 sq ft of living with 2,000 sq ft of garage space, including a 60-foot RV bay with 50-amp, sewer, and EV plugs in both garages. Cast-in-place concrete, Anasazi stone, and Ironwood cladding meet Miele appliances, quartzite, and custom cabinetry. Elevator, outdoor BBQ kitchen, zoned cassette HVAC, and expansive views.

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