Today’s Weather
The daytime high is expected to reach approximately 71°F. Expect NNE winds at 5 to 10 mph during the day. Tonight’s low will be near 45°F.
Today in Kingman:
National Wreaths Across America Day is being observed locally. For those looking for holiday events, Santa Claus is scheduled to make a grand entrance via helicopter at the Downtown Street of Lights and Christmas Festival today. Additionally, a community Christmas concert is set for 6:00 PM tonight at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Residential Fire Displaces Fort Mohave Family:
A Saturday morning fire on Ruby Street in Fort Mohave left three individuals and five dogs displaced. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to a single room and its contents, and the Red Cross was called to provide assistance to the affected family. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Mohave County Manager Search Narrows:
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors has selected five finalists for the open county manager position. In-person interviews with the candidates are scheduled to take place next week. You can stay up to date on county news via the Mohave County website.
Guilty Verdict in Child Sex Offense Case:
A Mohave Valley man, 60-year-old Jon Deocampo, was found guilty on December 11 by a Mohave County Superior Court jury in a late-reported child sex offense case.
Water Supply Concerns Persist:
A recent investigative report has highlighted ongoing concerns that out-of-state corporate farming interests are treating the Hualapai Valley aquifer as a “de facto transfer basin,” which local leaders warn is putting direct pressure on Kingman’s municipal water supply.
City Council Invites Debate on Interchange Project:
The Kingman City Council is actively inviting “hostile parties” to a discussion regarding an upcoming interchange project, an effort to foster dialogue around the development.
Police Department Receives Safety Grant:
The Kingman Police Department recently announced it has been awarded a $27,000 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety specifically for DUI and impaired driving enforcement efforts.