Kingman AZ Local News Brief Sunday 12-21-2025

By | December 21, 2025

Weather
High near 70°F. Winds will be light, coming from the south-southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

City Secures Major Payout for Billboard:
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has agreed to compensate the City of Kingman with nearly $1 million for the removal of a city-owned billboard. The payment covers both the physical cost of the structure and the loss of future advertising revenue.

Economic Development Scholarship:
Kingman was recently honored with a prestigious statewide scholarship aimed at bolstering local economic growth through advanced training programs for city staff.

Expansion Milestones:
Local manufacturing continues to grow following the recent groundbreaking of the Lomanco facility expansion, which is projected to bring new industrial jobs to the region.

Santa at the Railroad Museum:
Families can visit the Kingman Railroad Museum today starting at 5:00 PM for a free event featuring model train displays and gifts for children while supplies last.

Downtown Festivities:
The “Street of Lights” continues in historic downtown, where Santa is scheduled to make a grand entrance by helicopter at Beale Celebrations.

Holiday Lights Display:
The Jarvis Family Light Show is active tonight, featuring over 20,000 synchronized lights at 2020 Omaha.

Public Services:
Residents are reminded that city offices will be closed for the upcoming holidays, and the Solid Waste Division has launched its annual free Christmas tree recycling program.