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Kingman AZ Local News Brief Sunday 7-6-2025

Community & Events Summer Arts & Crafts Fair unfolded at Hualapai Mountain Park, drawing weekend visitors with local artisans, handmade goods, and outdoor charm The AZOP 2025 Kingman Grand Prix roared into its Sunday finale, with nearly 264 racers tackling a rugged 4‑mile course. Top winners included Keegan Hardy (Sunday Open A), Max Sabatina. Infrastructure… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Saturday 7-5-2025

Mohave County Fairgrounds hosted a post‑Fourth fireworks extravaganza—lighting up the skies over Kingman Kingman Farmers Market returned to Thunder‑Rode Event Center on Saturday, offering a mix of handcrafted goods, farm‑fresh produce, and local food vendors—an ideal spot for community strolls Throughout the holiday weekend, the Kingman Police Department and the Western Arizona DUI Task Force intensified… Read More »

Severe Storm Hits Kingman Area

A powerful storm system swept through central Mohave County Wednesday, July 2 , causing some flooding and power interruption in Kingman and surrounding areas like Yucca and Oatman. The storm, with monsoon-like conditions typical of early July in Arizona, brought intense weather to Kingman. According to the NWS, the system was capable of producing wind… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Thursday 7-3-2025

Weather Alerts and Storm Activity: Severe weather struck central Mohave County, including Kingman, on Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, noting potential wind gusts exceeding 58 mph, small hail, and heavy rainfall. A Flood Advisory was also in effect until 11:30 PM MST, warning of possible localized flooding in areas… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Tuesday 7-1-2025

Local Updates: Kingman residents are preparing for Independence Day, with city offices set to close on July 4, as announced by local authorities. The Kingman Area Regional Transit (KART) will also suspend service on the holiday, resuming regular operations on July 5. Meanwhile, city aquatics facilities will remain open on July 4 from 1:00 p.m.,… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Monday 6-30-2025

Local Events and Community Updates Kingman residents are gearing up for a community workshop on July 10, hosted by the City of Kingman. The event, set for 3:00–4:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, will cover updates on online permitting, the subdivision process, and plans for a new Downtown District aimed at revitalizing the area. Locals… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Kingman AZ Saturday 6-28-2025

Mohave County Arrest: Attempted Murder Charge Mohave County deputies arrested a 23-year‑old Kingman resident, Trinidad Alonso Meza Garcia, on June 16. He’s charged with attempted second-degree murder following a violent hammer-and-knife attack at a home on Powell Avenue. The victim is in critical condition in a Las Vegas hospital City Commission Considering Changes in Township… Read More »

El Pollo Loco Open in Kingman

El Pollo Loco, a popular chain known for its fire-grilled chicken, has officially opened a new location in Kingman, Arizona. The restaurant, located at 1969 Beverly Ave, The same shopping space as the Goodwill thrift store. The new store is operated by franchisees Jack Frost and Sal Corral, who also manage the Lake Havasu branch.… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Tuesday 6-24-2025

Local Crime Update: Authorities in Kingman have apprehended a suspect linked to an attempted homicide case, as reported by local media. The investigation is ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. Power Outage Reported: Early Monday morning, a brief power outage affected at least 20 households in Kingman. The disruption, detected around… Read More »