Weather Forecast
Today: Expect a chilly day with light rain showers likely in the afternoon and a high of 46°F. Winds from the west may reach 16 mph.
Tonight: Conditions will clear as temperatures drop to a low of 30°F. There is a slight 25% chance of light snow flurries overnight.
Local News & Public Safety
Emergency Dispatch Milestone: For the first time in ten years, the Kingman Police Department reports that its 911 communications center is at 100% staffing capacity. Officials anticipate this will significantly reduce emergency response times across the city.
Crime Update: A Golden Valley resident was recently apprehended by city police on felony charges related to a series of fraudulent returns at her place of employment.
Politics: State Representative Leo Biasiucci visited Kingman this week to discuss candidate vetting ahead of the 2026 primary elections and the upcoming legislative session starting January 12.
Transportation & Traffic Alerts
I-40 Nightly Closure: Motorists should expect a total traffic halt on Interstate 40 between Stockton Hill Road and Beale Street starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will conduct a 30-minute controlled rock blasting session for the West Kingman Interchange project.
Stockton Hill Road Restrictions: Utility construction for the new Tropical Smoothie Café will cause lane shifts and reduced speeds between Riata Valley Road and Plaza Drive from 8:00 p.m. tonight until 6:00 a.m. Friday morning.
Community Events & Sports
High School Basketball: The Kingman Academy Tigers host Mohave Accelerated tonight. The girls’ game begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys’ tip-off at 7:00 p.m..
Entertainment: The Beale Street Theater is preparing for tomorrow’s “Rock & Roll Showdown” featuring tributes to AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne.