Today’s Weather
Sunny skies Sunday with a high near 96 and a low around 66 overnight. South-southeast winds will run 3 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 24 mph possible.
Community and Festivals
Rhythm and Brews Festival: Music lovers and foodies gathered at Metcalf Park until 10:00 PM last night for the annual event. Attendees enjoyed a diverse lineup of regional bands alongside craft beverages from multiple local breweries, distilleries, and a specialty meadery.
Government and Civic Decisions
Sales Tax Hike Finalized: Kingman’s leadership officially authorized an increase in the city’s transaction privilege tax. Local officials noted that even with the adjustment, Kingman retains one of the lowest municipal tax rates across Arizona.
Public Transportation Debates: Debates intensified over whether to maintain or dissolve Kingman’s “Yellow Bus” municipal transit route. Supporters highlight the critical connectivity it provides to commuters, while critics voice concerns over operational costs.
New Legal Center Prepares for Occupancy: County personnel are readying themselves for an upcoming relocation this autumn into the newly erected, two-story Legal Services Center located on Pine Street.
Transportation and Future Events
Route 66 Centennial Preparations: The city is finalizing detours and staging plans ahead of the upcoming Hemmings Great Race. Over 100 vintage vehicles are scheduled to arrive next week to mark the 100th anniversary of the historic highway.
Road Work Upgrades: Commuters faced localized delays due to ongoing municipal striping and roadway maintenance targeted along Hualapai Mountain Road.
Public Safety
The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Mohave County Department of Public Health announced the measles outbreak in the county has ended. The declaration came June 11.
County-wide fire restrictions remain in effect across all four fire zones in Mohave County’s unincorporated areas. The county enacted the restrictions in late May, citing high temperatures, low humidity, dry vegetation, and sustained winds. Residents heading out to BLM land — including the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area and the Hualapai Mountains — should check current fire restriction status before any outdoor activity.
Mohave County public health officials also confirmed earlier this month the county’s first Sin Nombre hantavirus death. The Mohave County Department of Public Health made the announcement June 1 in coordination with state health authorities.
City Hall
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2026-2027 county budget on June 15. Details on the spending plan are available through the county’s website.
The Mohave County Planning and Zoning Commission has a regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A formal notice of hearing was posted June 17.
Around Town
The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is reminding voters of deadlines ahead of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election. Voters who haven’t confirmed their political party ballot selection should check their status, as the county issued a 90-day notice on that requirement back in April.
Anyone looking to beat the valley heat this weekend can head up to Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains, where temperatures run cooler than in Kingman proper. The BLM Kingman Field Office also manages the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area’s trail system on the north edge of town and the 42-mile Route 66 Back Country Byway.