Today’s Weather
High near 93 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. The National Weather Service puts the chance of precipitation at 20%. South southwest winds of 6 to 10 mph are expected through the afternoon.
Sales Tax Referendum Disqualified
The local grassroots push to reverse Kingman’s recent 0.5% transaction tax hike has collapsed. Officials from the City of Kingman Clerk’s Office threw out the “Axe the Tax” ballot petition on technical grounds. Although proponents gathered hundreds of names, organizers failed to affix the legally mandated text of the initiative to their signature sheets. The omission breached Arizona statutory protocol, prompting local administrators to completely nullify the submission.
KUSD Students Start the New School Term
Local classrooms are packed again as the Kingman Unified School District launched its 2026–2027 calendar. Students throughout the area traded their summer breaks for textbooks earlier than usual this past week. District leaders stated their primary objective for this session is fostering a sense of shared intent and student inspiration.
Downtown Vendor Fair Opens
Local artisans are convening inside the air-conditioned Beale Celebrations Building today for the “Sale-A-Brations” event. Running until 3:00 PM, the market features handcrafted soaps, locally prepared baked goods, unique jewelry, and specialized crafts. The gathering also highlights regional food truck dining options and public wellness coaching.
Community Events
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors may be in attendance at the dedication of the Scenic Overlook ADA Trail at Coyote Pass on Wednesday, July 29, starting at 8:30 a.m. The county posted a formal notice of attendance July 15.
The Kingman branch of the county library system has a night event on the calendar for Wednesday, August 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3269 N. Burbank St. The event is tied to the America 250 celebration.
City Hall
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting Monday, August 3, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium at 700 West Beale Street in Kingman. Items on the agenda include a hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Residents who want to weigh in can appear in person.
Early voting for Tuesday’s July 21, 2026, primary election ran through July 17. Voters who haven’t cast a ballot yet will need to do so at their assigned polling location on Election Day.
Public Safety
Mohave County Development Services is warning residents about an email scam involving fake invoice notices. The fraudulent emails falsely claim to be from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The county issued the alert July 9 and is asking anyone who receives a suspicious invoice to verify it directly with Development Services before taking any action.