Today’s Weather
High near 91 with patchy blowing dust expected between 3 and 4 p.m. A Wind Advisory issued by NWS Las Vegas remains in effect until 11 p.m. PDT tonight, with south-southwest winds of 17 to 28 mph and gusts up to 39 mph. Winds stay gusty overnight — another advisory runs until 5 a.m. Sunday — though skies will be clear and the low should settle around 66.
Cargo Thieves Apprehended Near Yucca
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies and BNSF Police arrested two suspects connected to a massive railway theft ring. Investigators discovered a commercial box truck hidden inside a nearby ravine, packed with roughly $500,000 worth of stolen items taken directly from a cargo train.
Public Transportation Extended
Commuters reliant on local transit received good news as city leaders voted to fully fund and maintain the Yellow Bus route. The unanimous decision safeguards the municipal route’s operations through June 2027.
Medical Business Face Fraud Indictments
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes named the owner and multiple staff members of the local wellness business, Slimming Grace, in a sweeping state healthcare fraud crackdown. The local business is part of a broader multi-county prosecution targeting medical exploitation.
Methamphetamine Vendor Penalized
A local resident, Silverio Ojeda, received a 7.5-year prison sentence at the Mohave County Law and Justice Center. The ruling resolves three independent narcotics cases after police caught him operating a bicycle with over three grams of methamphetamine.
Local Civic Opportunities
Airport Commission Opening: The municipality is actively seeking a new civic volunteer to step into a partial term on the Airport & Industrial Park Advisory Commission. Applications must be submitted by late July.
Route 66 Landmark Celebrations: Civic groups are currently hosting public gatherings downtown following the official plaque dedication ceremony at Locomotive Park. The event honors the historical Route 66 mountain passes as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks.
Community Events
Early voting for the July 21 Mohave County Primary Election is underway and runs through July 17. Mail ballots have also gone out to eligible voters. The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is asking voters to check upcoming deadlines for registration and ballot return.
The Kingman Library at 3269 N. Burbank St. will host a free evening event called “A Night at the Library — Celebrating America 250” on Wednesday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.