Today’s Weather
Highs near 85F which is 15 degrees above the typical February average.
Upcoming Shift: A cooling trend is expected to begin Tuesday, bringing high clouds and a slight chance of light showers to the higher elevations of northern Arizona by mid-week.
Community Mourns Fallen Heroes
The Kingman community continues to honor the memory of local pilot Robert Skankey and trooper-paramedic Hunter Bennett, who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Flagstaff last week.
Over the weekend, residents gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, and a large procession led by local law enforcement brought Skankey home to Kingman on Friday.
Local Government & Infrastructure
Infrastructure Funding: The City Council is currently evaluating a 0.5% sales tax increase as a potential final funding step to complete the Flying Fortress Boulevard project.
Interchange Construction: Drivers are reminded of ongoing delays on I-40 in East Kingman due to the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway project. Motorists should expect speed reductions to 55 mph and potential 15-minute wait times.
Public Safety: Local authorities have issued a warning regarding a fraudulent traffic ticket scam appearing to come from a fake “Arizona Ministry of Communications”.
Business & Events
Chamber Meeting: The Greater Colorado River Chamber Alliance is scheduled to hold a meeting today, February 9, with the location to be confirmed.
Legal News: A California man was sentenced to five years in prison this morning for transporting narcotics through Mohave County.