Kingman AZ Local News Brief Tuesday 12-30-2025

By | December 30, 2025

Today’s Weather
Mostly cloudy day with high temperatures reaching 61°F. Winds will remain light at about 9–12 mph from the northeast. Lows tonight will dip to around 41°F.

Local
Highway Closure on US 93:
US 93 near Wikieup has shut down due to an accident. The closure extends to I-40. Travelers are urged to find alternative routes.

Downtown Traffic Alert:
Maintenance on Andy Devine Avenue continues today. Drivers should expect overnight closures between 4th and 6th Streets from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for essential utility upgrades.

Public Safety Warning:
Slimming Grace,” a local business hasallegedly distributed-expired and potentially unstable prescription drugs. Authorities advise anyone with medications from this provider to contact medical professionals immediately.

Events
Bacon Day Celebrations:
Today marks “Bacon Day” across MohaveCounty, with several local eateries offering themed specials to close out the year.

Infrastructure Updates
Expansion Progress:
Kingman City Council is moving forward with plans to annex over 5,000 acres of land near the airport and Southern Avenue to facilitate future city growth.

Hualapai Mountain Road Reopened:
Recent construction for the-new left-turn lane has hit a milestone, with westbound lanes and intersections at North Central and North Yavapai Streets now open to regular traffic.