Today’s Weather
Today has highs will reach the upper 79F and an overnight low of 53F. Wind gust up to 10-20 mph.
Local Government & Infrastructure
Interchange Progress: The $107 million major renovation of the I-40 and U.S. 93 interchange in Kingman is approximately 70% complete as of late April.
Public Health Debate: A current poll from the Mohave Daily News is gauging local opinion on whether Mohave County public health services should keep providing Plan B emergency contraception.
Street Maintenance: The city’s pavement preservation schedule is currently active, with crack sealing and chip seal applications focused on Residential District 4 this spring.
Community Events & Safety
DUI Awareness: Kingman Police have ramped up DUI enforcement ahead of early May festivities to ensure road safety.
Lottery Win: The Arizona Lottery reported a substantial winning ticket worth $392,000 was sold in the state this week.
Upcoming Celebrations: The Route 66 Fun Run kicks off this Friday, with street closures planned in the historic downtown area.
Regional Activity
Water Management: The Davis Dam scheduled specific water releases for today, April 29.
Nearby Entertainment: In Laughlin, Los Lonely Boys and a Huey Lewis tribute act are headlining mid-week performances.
Recent Arrests & Sentencing
Assault and Weapons Bust: Over the weekend, Kingman police took Jermaine Antonio Boothe, 42, into custody following a parking lot shooting on North Stockton Hill Road. Investigators say the violence broke out during an arranged physical fight; the victim is in stable condition after being treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Stabbing Conviction: 49-year-old Ellen Hedge was sentenced this week to prison time for an aggravated assault involving the stabbing of her boyfriend. The judge noted her prior criminal history as a deciding factor in denying probation.
Fentanyl Plea Deal: A local 70-year-old man, Arthur Kerns, recently finalized a plea agreement regarding fentanyl charges stemming from a major seizure.
Court Proceedings Today
DUI Arraignment: Eric Benjamin King is scheduled for a court appearance today at 1:30 PM. He faces felony charges for Aggravated DUI involving a high alcohol concentration and driving the wrong way.
Theft and Jail Conduct: Also set for a 1:30 PM hearing is Marrissa Marie Nevarez, who faces separate felony counts of robbery and destruction of public jail property.