Weather Today
Mostly cloudy skies today with a high of 56°F. Breezy conditions will prevail, with southwest winds reaching 16 mph and a high probability of rain showers (65% chance) beginning tonight.
Local Infrastructure & Traffic
Utility Roadwork: Nightly closures on Andy Devine Avenue are scheduled between 6th and 4th Streets starting Monday, December 29, for essential utility repairs.
Santa Rosa Project:
Motorists are alerted to upcoming eastward lane restrictions on Santa Rosa Drive beginning January 5, 2026, as crews finalize the Transmission Main Project.
Rancho Santa Fe Parkway:
Work continues on the new $44 million interchange at I-40, with daytime Friday shifts expected to cause minor delays of up to 20 minutes.
Community & Events
Holiday Performance:
Local singer-songwriter Briana Marie performs a special holiday acoustic set at the Sundowner Saloon tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..
Bunker Bar Gathering:
The Bunker Bar hosts a post-Christmas community social today from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
Tree Recycling:
The city’s free Christmas Tree Recycling Program remains active for residents looking to dispose of live trees.
Outdoor Activities:
Historical bicycle tours of Route 66 and the downtown area are available through the city’s local rental provider.
Legal & Safety Updates
Recent Sentencing:
A Kingman man received a 7.5-year prison sentence on December 23 for a shooting involving a family member that occurred last year.
Public Safety Grant:
The Kingman Police Department was recently awarded new grant funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to bolster local enforcement efforts.
Fatal Crash Investigations:
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate two separate fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collisions that occurred in the Kingman area this week.
Stockton Hill Road Incident (Dec 19, 2025):
Detectives are investigating the death of Sherri Ann Clark, 52, of Kingman. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Friday, December 19, deputies responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian who was lying in the roadway near milepost 7. While one driver reported the collision and remained on the scene, investigators are currently trying to determine if Clark had been struck by other vehicles before that report.
Northern Avenue Hit-and-Run (Nov 23, 2025):
Authorities recently finalized initial arrest proceedings in the death of Robert Lee Tighe, 42, who was struck by multiple vehicles near Northern Avenue and Glen Road. One driver, 43-year-old Gilbert Roy Selina, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident after investigators used camera footage to track his damaged SUV to a local residence. Selina reportedly admitted to the strike but claimed another vehicle hit the victim first.