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Kingman AZ Local News Brief Saturday 2-7-2026

Today’s Weather High of 69°F and sunny skies. Tonight temperatures will be 47°F under clear conditions, with light northern winds. Community in Mourning: Flags at Half-Staff Kingman and the broader Arizona community are observing a solemn weekend as Governor Katie Hobbs has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday and Sunday. The tribute… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Friday 2-6-2026

Today’s Weather High of 70°F and light southwest winds. 48°F tonight under clear skies. Community Mourns Loss of Local Pilot The Kingman community is grieving the death of resident Robert Skankey, a veteran pilot for the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), who was killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday night. The accident occurred in… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Thursday 2-5-2026

Today’s Weather Sunny and warm high of 70°F. Tonight: Low of 50°F under increasing cloud cover, with a slight 25% chance of light showers overnight. Temperatures will dip to a low of 50°F under increasing cloud cover, with a slight 15% chance of light showers overnight. Local Headlines Strict Traffic Enforcement in Effect: The Kingman… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Wednesday 2-4-2026

Today’s Weather High of 72°F with a low around 49°F tonight. Top Headlines Intensified Traffic Patrols: The Kingman Police Department and Arizona DPS are conducting a “zero tolerance” enforcement operation today. Officers are focusing on construction zones along I-40 and US 93 (Coyote Pass) to curb speeding and improve road safety. City Council Election Buzz:… Read More »

Tragic Sunday Night Motorcycle Crash on Andy Devine

Local law enforcement officials are piecing together the events of a high-speed motorcycle accident that claimed the life of a long-time resident on Sunday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the 1200 block of East Andy Devine Avenue. According to the Kingman Police Department, 75-year-old John Paul Addessi was operating his motorcycle… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Tuesday 2-3-2026

Today’s Weather High if 69F with overnight lows at 47F. Mining Expansion Greenlit Kingman Minerals Ltd. announced today that the Bureau of Land Management has authorized a new phase of exploratory drilling at the Mohave Project. This “Phase III” initiative includes seven diamond drill holes near the historic Rosebud Mine to assess mineral potential southeast… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Monday 2-2-2026

Today’s Weather Daytime highs are the mid-70s with breezy conditions. Local Headlines Tragedy on Andy Devine Avenue: Authorities are investigating a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred Sunday evening in the 1200 block of East Andy Devine Avenue. A 75-year-old local resident, John Paul Addessi, was declared dead at the scene after losing control of… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Sunday 2-1-2026

Today’s Weather High of 70°F under clear with evening temperatures are expected to dip to a cool 47°F. Community Highlights & Weekend Events Safety Training: Local residents gathered at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites for an afternoon Arizona Concealed Carry Permit course. Vendor Showcase: The Beale Celebrations venue hosted a “Sale-A-Brations” vendor registration event,… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Saturday 1-31-2026

Today’s Weather Temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 70°F before dipping to 46°F tonight. Community Events & Local Highlights Oatman Bed Races: The 36th annual Bed Races take place today in nearby Oatman, bringing a surge of visitors to the region for the iconic Route 66 competition. Library Book Sale: The Friends of… Read More »

Kingman AZ Local News Brief Friday 1-30-2026

A Winter Heat Wave An unusually mild morning as a high-pressure system settles over the region. While parts of the Valley are nearing record highs, Kingman is enjoying clear, sunny skies with temperatures trending well above the seasonal norm for late January. Light breezes are expected, though travelers heading toward the Colorado River should watch… Read More »