Weather
Sunny with a high of 55°F and breezy northeast winds reaching 17 mph.
Roadwork & Infrastructure Alerts
Andy Devine Avenue Closures: The City of Kingman has implemented overnight closures on Andy Devine Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets starting tonight. These closures are necessary for essential utility maintenance and are expected to occur during late-night hours to minimize daily travel disruptions.
Hualapai Mountain Road Updates: Construction on a new left-turn lane continues with a shift to the south side of the road. While westbound lanes have reopened, motorists should anticipate lane restrictions and a reduced speed limit of 25 mph through the work zone until project completion in early January.
Residential Street Impact: Santa Rosa Drive is currently under temporary lane restrictions for the final phases of a significant water transmission main project.
Public Safety & Community Services
Holiday Service Changes: City offices remain on holiday schedules, with no residential solid waste collection scheduled for the upcoming New Year’s Day. Residents are advised to place their bins out one day earlier than usual.
Scam Warning: Mohave Electric Cooperative has issued a critical alert regarding an uptick in seasonal fraud. Members are urged to be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, emails, or doorstep visits from individuals claiming to be utility representatives.
New Resident App: The city officially promoted its “KingmanAZ Connect” mobile application, designed to streamline how residents report issues like potholes or water leaks and receive real-time municipal updates.
Local Events
Historic Centennial Prep: Final arrangements are underway for the Detroit Auto Show Route 66 Centennial Caravan, which is scheduled to stop in Kingman on January 4–5.
Polar Bear Plunge: Registration is open for the annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Centennial Pool. The event, starting at noon on January 1, is free and will feature hot cocoa and prizes for participants.
National Observance: Today is recognized locally as “Tick Tock Day,” a traditional end-of-year reminder for residents to finalize unfinished business, such as charitable donations or tax-related purchases, before the calendar year closes.