Today’s Weather
Expect a sunny and hot Thursday, with a high near 97. South-southwest winds of 6 to 18 mph could gust to 26 mph this afternoon, and tonight’s low will settle around 71.
Kingman city leaders approved a municipal sales tax increase from 2.5% to 3% during a public hearing. The new rate goes into effect on September 1 and applies to purchases under $10,000. Local officials estimate the adjustment will bring in roughly $6 million annually, with all proceeds dedicated strictly to maintaining city roads.
Public Golf Course Seeks Resident Input
The City of Kingman launched an online community survey regarding the future of the Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course. Municipal leaders are urging residents to share their feedback to help guide development and operational plans for the local facility.
Uncontained Wildfire Burns Northeast of City
Firefighters are actively combating the Dellenbaugh Fire, a lightning-sparked wildfire burning northeast of Kingman within the Grand Canyon–Parashant National Monument. The blaze has grown to 766 acres, and crews are navigating low humidity and windy conditions to establish containment lines.
Infrastructure Upgrades Cause Nightly Traffic Delays
Commuters should prepare for ongoing evening lane restrictions at the intersection of Gordon Drive and Bank Street. Construction crews are working nightly between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to install vital new drainage infrastructure. The project is slated to continue through July 14, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid slowdowns. Additionally, road crews will begin a pavement striping project tomorrow on Hualapai Mountain Road.
Legal Services Center Construction Progresses
Scores of Mohave County employees are preparing to transition to the brand-new Legal Services Center located at 415 Pine Street. The two-story, state-of-the-art facility is currently under construction in downtown Kingman and is scheduled to open this fall, replacing several outdated county offices.
Wildlife and Outdoors
The BLM Kingman Field Office, which manages 2.4 million acres of public land in northwestern Arizona, notes that the Black Mountains area holds the largest wild burro population in the country. With triple-digit heat arriving in the valley, the agency points out that Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains runs noticeably cooler than lower elevations — an option for residents looking to get out of the heat this weekend.