Today’s Weather
Sunny skies are expected Sunday with a high near 91. South-southwest winds will run 16 to 24 mph with gusts up to 33 mph, and a Lake Wind Advisory issued by NWS Las Vegas is in effect through 6:00 PM PDT Monday, June 8.
Public Health Alert
Fatal Hantavirus Case Confirmed: Regional healthcare leaders verified the first local fatality linked to the Sin Nombre Hantavirus strain within the greater Kingman area. Local residents are strongly cautioned to protect themselves when clearing out places where mice or other rodents nest, as the illness is typically contracted by breathing in airborne particles from contaminated dust.
Local Traffic & Infrastructure Upgrades
Gordon Drive Overhaul Continues: Commuters should anticipate ongoing lane restrictions and minor delays along Gordon Drive and Bank Street due to night shift crews installing essential new storm drain infrastructure.
Residential Road Maintenance: The city’s ongoing chip sealing project is steadily moving through neighborhood sectors to extend pavement longevity, causing temporary lane shifts and slower speed limits.
Civic Updates & Economy
Economic Development Opening: The city is actively seeking candidate submissions to fill a newly opened seat on the Economic Development Advisory Commission. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
Centennial Centered Policy Event: Kingman has finalized its preparations to greet municipal and business leaders from across the state for the upcoming 19th Annual Arizona Rural Policy Forum. The event will heavily focus on small-town economic growth, aligning with the highly anticipated 100th anniversary of historic Route 66.
Wastewater Maintenance Advisory: City utility teams issued a community reminder urging households and businesses to safely dispose of fats, cooking oil, and food solids rather than washing them down drains to avoid costly blockages in the municipal sewer mainlines.
Community Happenings & Things to Do
Bike Day: Motorcycle and bicycle enthusiasts are meeting this afternoon from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Bike Day at the Kingman Craft House on Hualapai Mountain Road.
Summer Preview: Locals looking ahead to later this month can purchase early tickets via the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce for the highly popular Rhythm & Brews Festival returning to Metcalfe Park on June 20
Around Town
The Mohave County Reach Out Facility at 501 W. Highway 66 in Kingman held its grand opening June 3. Members of the Board of Supervisors were notified they might attend the 9:00 AM event.
With the July 21 Primary Election now about six weeks out, the Mohave County Recorder’s Office is reminding voters of upcoming deadlines and available voting options. The county also issued a 90-day notice in late April to active voters regarding political party ballot selection requirements for the primary.