Kingman AZ Local News Brief Friday 12-19-2025

By | December 19, 2025

Today’s Weather
Mild, mostly cloudy day with a high of 68°F and a low of 50°F tonight with winds at approximately 13 mph.

Billboard Payout:
The City of Kingman is set to receive nearly $1 million from the Arizona Department of Transportation. This compensation follows the removal of a city-owned billboard as part of state highway projects, covering both the structure’s value and the loss of future advertising revenue.

Interchange Progress:
ADOT officials report they are nearing the halfway mark on the major I-40 and US 93 interchange overhaul. The project is creating free-flowing ramps to better connect Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Holiday Service Alert:
City officials have finalized the holiday schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year period.

Festive Music:
A new local tradition, spearheaded by KP Studios, launches today with over 100 residents signed up for community caroling through four Kingman neighborhoods.

Holiday Shopping:
The Mohave County Fairgrounds is hosting the “Mohave Markets: Jingle All the Way” event, featuring local vendors for final holiday gift hunting.
Santa’s Arrival: Families can head to Beale Celebrations for the Downtown Street of Lights and Christmas Festival, where Santa is scheduled to make a grand entrance by helicopter.

Santa’s Arrival:
Families can head to Beale Celebrations for the Downtown Street of Lights and Christmas Festival, where Santa is scheduled to make a grand entrance by helicopter.