Today’s Weather
Today’s high of 65F with an overnight low or 45F.
Local News Highlights
Fatal Stockton Hill Road Collision: A 26-year-old Kingman man lost his life on Thursday night following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash with an SUV. The incident occurred near the intersection of Stockton Hill Road and Kino Avenue at approximately 7:00 p.m.. The Arizona Department of Public Safety has taken over the investigation because the crash followed an attempted traffic stop by local police.
Indictment in Fatal DPS Helicopter Crash: A grand jury has officially indicted Terrell Storey on 60 counts, including felony murder, for a February 4 shootout in Flagstaff that caused a state helicopter to crash. One of the victims, pilot Robert Bruce Skankey, was a respected longtime resident of Kingman and a Marine Corps veteran.
City Recognition: The City of Kingman was celebrated on Thursday as a “Best-in-Class Employer” for the fourth consecutive year, recognized for its excellence in organizational health and employee benefits.
Community Events & Announcements
Valentine’s Weekend Kickoff: The Be My Valentine Craft Fair began today at 2689 Jagerson Avenue, offering local handmade gifts through Saturday.
Healthcare Open House: Kingman Regional Medical Center hosted an open house at their Cardiovascular Center on Stockton Hill Road this afternoon to showcase new services.
Arts & Culture: The Beale Street Theater held a performance of The Phantom Tollbooth at 7:00 p.m., while the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club organized a specialized tour of the Griffith Energy Plant earlier this morning.
Holiday Closures: City officials reminded residents that government offices will be closed this coming Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day, with trash collection schedules delayed by one day.