Today’s Weather
Today has highs will reach the upper 85F and an overnight low of 56F. Wind gust up to 15 mph.
Mother’s Day Festival Fills Metcalfe Park
The 2026 Kingman Festival of the Arts concluded its two-day run at Metcalfe Park today, drawing local families to celebrate Mother’s Day. The event featured a wide array of local artisans, food vendors, and live music, with all proceeds benefiting the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Foundation for community service initiatives.
Missing Newborn Found Safe in Mohave County
A statewide Amber Alert ended in relief late Saturday and early Sunday after a five-day-old infant was located unharmed in Mohave County. Authorities detained the parents, who allegedly removed the child from a Phoenix medical facility without authorization. The newborn had been under critical care for substance withdrawal.
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
The Kingman Police Department has taken over the investigation into a fatal shooting involving Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon on Minerva Lane after an armed man, who was wanted on an active warrant in New Mexico, reportedly acted erratically at a gas station and confronted responding officers.
Stinky Situation: Wild Burro Rescued
State officials shared details of a unique rescue near Kingman where a wild burro was pulled from a septic tank. The animal had fallen into the six-foot-deep tank at a Golden Valley RV park and was found struggling to stay afloat. Bureau of Land Management specialists used a backhoe and specialized straps to lift the animal to safety before it was cleaned and released.
Upcoming Infrastructure Projects
Residents are advised that chip sealing operations will begin tomorrow, Monday, May 11, on several residential streets in District 4. The Kingman Public Works Department expects these road improvements to continue through mid-June.