Kingman AZ Local News Brief Monday 8-24-2026


Today’s Weather
High near 98 with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after 11 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. South winds of 3 to 10 mph are expected, with a 30 percent chance of rain.

City Hall
Mohave County Attorney Matt Smith met with the Board of Supervisors last week to discuss the constitutionality of Flock traffic cameras, which use automated license plate readers. The presentation came amid broader national debate over the technology’s legal standing.

The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is gearing up for the November 3, 2026, General Election following the July primary. The office announced preparations are underway, though specific early voting dates and locations haven’t been released yet.

The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission has a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, September 9. Residents with business before the commission can check the county’s notice board for agenda details.

Around Town

Mohave County is looking for takers on a historic general store. The county is accepting Letters of Interest from individuals, organizations, historical societies, and other qualified parties interested in acquiring or relocating the structure. No deadline was listed in the county’s notice.

Mark your calendar for October 5. The Flying Fortress Traffic Interchange grand opening is set for that Monday, and the Board of Supervisors may attend. The interchange has been a long-anticipated project for area drivers.

Wildlife and Outdoors

The BLM Kingman Field Office manages 2.4 million acres of public land in northwestern Arizona, including the Black Mountains, which the agency says holds the largest wild burro population in the country. With afternoon storms in the forecast this week, anyone heading out to the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area or Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains should check conditions before setting out. Fire restriction information for the Colorado River District is available through the BLM Kingman Field Office.

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