The City of Kingman, Arizona, recently marked a significant milestone in its environmental efforts with the grand opening of its new Recycling Center. This modern facility represents a major step forward in promoting sustainable waste management and community involvement in recycling initiatives throughout the region. Located at 3700 Andy Devine Avenue, the Recycling Center serves… Read More »
A 26-year-old Kingman resident was killed Thursday night following a high-speed encounter with law enforcement that culminated in a violent crash on one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. Chronology of the Incident The events began at approximately 7:00 p.m. on February 12, 2026, when a Kingman Police Department (KPD) officer observed a Suzuki motorcycle traveling… Read More »
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 »
A devastating collision between a semi-truck and a pickup truck near downtown Kingman on the morning of December 31, 2025, resulted in the death of a 57-year-old Golden Valley resident, who was the brother of Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster. The incident occurred at 7:40 a.m. at the 900 block of West Beale Street, near… Read More »
KINGMAN, AZ — Legal teams for a local man accused of a near-fatal shooting in a Walgreens parking lot are moving forward with a defense centered on “highly aberrant” behavior triggered by immense personal pressure. Nils Peters, 69, appeared in court Monday as his attorneys confirmed they have completed several civilian witness interviews and are… Read More »
KINGMAN, AZ — A man wanted in connection with a multi-day alleged crime spree spanning northern Arizona and Nevada has been captured and is now being held in the Mohave County jail. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) confirmed the apprehension of Jeremiah Johnson on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following a widespread search involving multiple… Read More »
Weather Outlook Kingman residents can expect a beautiful, sunny day. The forecast calls for a high temperature near 69°F, with a low of around 48°F tonight. A light northeast wind of about 9-11 mph is expected throughout the day. Local Government & Community Several municipal meetings are on today’s agenda. The Mohave County Planning Commission… Read More »
Fire Station 21 has now finished all renovations major improvements for the fire department. Upgrades Made to Fire Station 21 in Kingman, AZ Modernized safety systems throughout the station. Renovated and improved living quarters for firefighters — better housing / rest areas. Upgraded operational capabilities to help the department respond more efficiently. Reconfigured/fresher interior layout… Read More »
Mohave County’s Measles Outbreak Call for Protection In the quiet borderlands where Arizona meets Utah, a storm of microscopic proportions has been brewing since midsummer. What started as a handful of worrisome reports in Colorado City—a tight-knit community of about 2,500 in Mohave County—has ballooned into Arizona’s most significant measles outbreak in over three decades.… Read More »
A harrowing highway mishap unfolded late Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 93, the vital artery linking Kingman, Arizona, to Las Vegas, Nevada, when a semi-truck plowed into a pickup truck at high speed, shoving the smaller vehicle nearly half a mile down the desolate desert road. Miraculously, the father and son inside the pickup escaped… Read More »