Today’s Weather
Thunderstorms are likely through early afternoon, with a high near 88 and south-southwest winds gusting to 18 mph. The chance of precipitation sits at 60% today, dropping to 30% tonight, with a low around 73.
The grand opening of a new Hobby Lobby retail center and the concluding hours of early voting headline local developments in Kingman, Arizona on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Local classrooms are also back in session following an early mid-July start date.
Retail Growth & Economic Boost
Hobby Lobby Opens: Consumers can now shop at the newly constructed Hobby Lobby on North Stockton Hill Road. The 49,000-square-foot facility serves as the retailer’s 26th hub in the state.
Infill District Launch: City officials implemented a fee-reduction program offering a 50% discount on municipal development costs. The initiative targets revitalizing empty lots and buildings across four primary business corridors.
Government & Voter Updates
Early Voting Wraps Up: In-person early voting for the upcoming primary election officially concludes today at 5:00 PM. The Mohave County Recorder’s Office has been monitoring voter traffic at the Kingman library branch leading up to the July 21 election.
National Spotlight: Local election supervisors are preparing for nationwide scrutiny as the county prepares to debut high-security “Ballot Guard” physical voting sheets during this election cycle.
Local Education & Sports
Back to Class: Roughly 6,700 students enrolled in the Kingman Unified School District returned to campus earlier this week on Wednesday to launch the 2026-27 academic calendar.
Youth Baseball Ends: The Kingman Little League Junior All-Stars wrapped up a highly competitive summer run, securing a third-place finish in the state tournament after a semifinal loss to San Xavier.
Public Safety & Courts
Violence Sentencing: A 22-year-old Kingman resident received a one-year prison term from a Mohave County Superior Court judge after being convicted of restraining and physically assaulting her partner while recording the event.
Homicide Suspect Caught: Regional law enforcement confirmed that a male suspect wanted for a recent attempted murder in nearby Dolan Springs has been captured and taken into custody.
Community Events
The county has posted notice that Board of Supervisors members may attend the dedication of the Scenic Overlook ADA Trail at Coyote Pass on Wednesday, July 29, at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to the public.
Later in the summer, the Kingman Library at 3269 N. Burbank St. will host a “Night at the Library” event on Wednesday, August 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., tied to the America 250 commemoration.