Today’s Weather
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest winds of 6 to 20 mph are expected, with gusts up to 28 mph. The overnight low will be around 75.
Local Government & Infrastructure
Tax Increase Meeting: The Kingman City Council will host a decisive public forum on June 16 to evaluate increasing the local sales tax by 0.5%.
Road Funding: Extra revenue collected from the proposed tax hike is strictly earmarked to fund permanent repairs for municipal roads.
Traffic Alert: Commuters should prepare for delays on Andy Devine Avenue this Monday due to a full-day utility lane closure near Garibaldi’s Restaurant.
Public Safety & Courts
Fraud Apprehension: Deputies from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office caught an alleged fraudster after blocking their vehicle at a local coffee shop lot. The suspect allegedly tricked a local resident out of $113,000 via a social media cryptocurrency scam.
Assault Sentence: A woman received a two-year prison sentence following an unprovoked physical attack on Kingman first responders.
Community Life & Culture
Route 66 Preservation: A regional Youth Summit recently convened in town to emphasize historical preservation of the iconic highway.
Culinary Feat: A local resident took first place in the 72 oz Steak Challenge Road Show during a downtown stop honoring Route 66 heritage.
Summer Sports: Kingman Little League wrapped its current season and named the All-Star squad advancing to the regional tournament.
Public Safety
County-wide fire restrictions remain in effect across all four fire zones in Mohave County’s unincorporated areas. The county enacted the restrictions in late May citing high temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation, and sustained winds. Residents heading out to public lands this weekend should check current rules before lighting any fire or using equipment that could throw a spark.
The Mohave County Department of Public Health confirmed earlier this month that a county resident died from Sin Nombre Hantavirus — the first such death recorded locally. The department is coordinating with the Arizona Department of Health Services on the case. Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva.
Separately, state and county health officials announced June 11 that Mohave County’s measles outbreak has ended.
Around Town
The Mohave County Reach Out facility at 501 W. Highway 66 in Kingman held its grand opening June 3. Board of Supervisors members were noticed as potentially attending the 9 a.m. event.
Voters have until July 21 for the Primary Election. The Mohave County Recorder’s Office has been reminding residents of upcoming deadlines and available voting options. The county issued a 90-day notice in late April about political party ballot selection requirements for active voters.