Today’s Weather
Sunny and hot Saturday, with a high near 100. South-southwest winds of 6 to 15 mph are expected, with gusts up to 23 mph. The overnight low will settle around 75 to 77, with a light south wind around 7 mph.
Major Highway Collision Proves Fatal
A catastrophic head-on crash involving two commercial semi-trucks on Interstate 40 resulted in one fatality east of the city. Authorities report that a driver from California drifted across the central median due to exhaustion, directly striking an oncoming tractor-trailer. The operator of the impacted vehicle passed away at the location, and the fatigued driver now faces a criminal charge of manslaughter.
Municipal Infrastructure and Grant Approvals
The Kingman City Council greenlit an authorized request for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Congressionally Directed Spending Grant Program. If the funding is secured, the city will receive nearly $493,000 to advance the Bull Mountain Channel Improvements Project to mitigate natural hazard risks. Additionally, a local agreement was finalized with the Northern Arizona Fire District to bring in roughly $32,000 annually to support fire hydrant maintenance over the next two fiscal years.
Community Engagement Deadlines Approaching
Art Master Plan: Residents have until July 31 to complete an online feedback survey helping local leaders design the city’s future public art framework.
Commission Vacancy: The municipality is actively looking for civic-minded residents to apply for an open seat on the Airport & Industrial Park Advisory Commission by July 27.
Public Safety
Mohave County Development Services is warning residents about an email scam circulating with fraudulent invoice notices. The messages falsely claim to be from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The county issued the alert July 9 and is asking anyone who receives one of these emails to disregard it.
City Hall
In-person early voting for the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Primary Election is underway and runs through Friday, July 17. The Mohave County Recorder’s Office reminded voters of the schedule in a notice issued Thursday. Residents can check current wait times at in-person early voting locations through the county’s website.
Community Events
The Mohave County Library is hosting a “Night at the Library — Celebrating America 250” event on Wednesday, August 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kingman branch, located at 3269 N. Burbank St.