Today’s Weather
Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a mild high of 65°F. Winds will remain light out of the north at approximately 7 mph, with temperatures dipping to a clear 43°F overnight.
City Services & Holiday Notice
Kingman residents are reminded that all municipal offices will be shuttered this coming Monday, January 19, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Essential services, including transit and solid waste collection, will be suspended for the holiday. Trash pickup for Monday and Tuesday customers will be delayed by one day throughout next week.
Local Governance & Infrastructure
Council Priorities: The Kingman City Council is currently shifting its focus toward a 2026 development-heavy agenda, prioritizing updates to city ordinances and development agreements.
Utility Work: Travelers should anticipate temporary traffic adjustments and lane closures on Stockton Hill Road as crews finalize utility crossing projects near Riata Valley Road.
Election Prep: Candidate packets are now available for the upcoming 2026 local elections, featuring a two-year mayoral term and three four-year council seats.
Education & Community News
Workforce Training: Mohave College has partnered with ed2go to launch a new suite of non-credit online courses aimed at career advancement and workforce development.
School Board Updates: The Kingman Unified School District recently approved two new courses designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional careers for the 2026-27 academic year.
Weekend Events
Theater: The Beale Street Theater is hosting a peculiar position adult acting workshop today from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Dining: The “Canvas, Its Fire” food truck will be operating at the Woody’s Chevron location on Stockton Hill Road today until 5:00 PM.