Today’s Weather
Sunny and hot Thursday, with a high near 98. South-southwest winds of 3 to 18 mph are expected, with gusts up to 28 mph. Overnight lows will drop to around 68 under clear skies.
Infrastructure & Traffic Impacts
Gordon Drive Delays: Commuters face ongoing evening and early morning delays at the Gordon Drive and Bank Street intersection. Single-lane restrictions are in place from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM through mid-July for a vital drainage infrastructure project.
Daytime Restrictions: Separate daytime work on westbound Gordon Drive concludes today, wrapped up by a 5:00 PM deadline.
Neighborhood Roadwork: Street preservation teams are wrapping up District 4 chip sealing operations today around Lillie Avenue and Harrison Street. Drivers should expect brief delays.
Community Health & Safety Updates
Hantavirus Fatality: The Mohave County Department of Public Health confirmed a local resident died from Sin Nombre hantavirus. Authorities are warning the public to use extreme caution when sanitizing areas showing signs of rodent activity.
New Public Safety Facility: The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office cut the ribbon on its new Reach Out Facility in town. The hub focuses on boosting public safety and helping citizens reintegrate into the community.
Sewer System Warning: Infrastructure teams issued a reminder to keep household grease, cooking oils, and solid food debris out of kitchen drains to prevent severe blockages.
Civic & Education News
Civic Meetup: The city announced a “Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager” event scheduled for next week. Residents can speak directly with Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh.
Board Vacancy: Applications are open for a civic volunteer to fill an empty seat on the Kingman Economic Development Advisory Commission.
College Degree Growth: Nearby Mohave College reported a steady climb in student enrollment following the debut of its first-ever bachelor’s degree tracks. However, the institution is pausing registrations for its Physical Therapist Assistant program this fall due to personnel shortages.
Community Events
The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is reminding voters of upcoming deadlines ahead of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election. Voters who have not yet selected a political party ballot have been under notice since late April. The Recorder’s Office issued a 90-day notice to all active voters in Mohave County at that time.