Today’s Weather
Friday will be sunny with a high near 89 and south-southwest winds of 6 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph. NWS Las Vegas issued a High Wind Watch that runs through 5 a.m. PDT on Monday, May 18.
Public Safety
The High Wind Watch covers the region through the weekend and into early Monday. Residents should secure loose outdoor items and be cautious on open stretches of highway, where crosswinds can affect high-profile vehicles. No evacuation orders or fire restrictions specific to Kingman have been announced in connection with the watch.
City Hall
Mohave County is scheduled to hold a second public hearing on May 18 regarding the use of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The county expects to receive approximately $908,586 in FY 2026 CDBG funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account. The county also intends to apply for $500,000 for both FY 2026 and FY 2027 from the State Special Projects account.
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has filed a Petition for Special Action seeking review of a court decision related to the designation of the Hualapai Valley subsequent Irrigation Non-Expansion Area. The filing follows a ruling by Judge Blaney and was announced by Mohave County in late April. The case concerns groundwater management in the Hualapai Valley Aquifer Basin northwest of Kingman.
Around Town
Mohave County’s Community Services division is hosting a Contractor Townhall to discuss opportunities and resources for the local construction industry. The county posted the notice May 13; specific date and location details were not included in the announcement. Residents can check the Mohave County website for updates.
The Mohave County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a public meeting on June 3 at 1 p.m. at Lake Havasu City Fire Department Station 2, 2065 Kiowa Blvd., Lake Havasu City. The meeting is open to the public under state open meeting law requirements.