Today’s Weather
High near 97 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. — precipitation chance sits at 20 percent. Tonight stays mostly clear with a low around 78 and a southwest breeze under 10 mph.
Weather Recovery and Regional Forecast
Local residents are clearing debris after intense monsoon weather battered the region. A severe thunderstorm warning hit Kingman late yesterday afternoon, packing intense downbursts and damaging wind gusts that topped 70 miles per hour. For today, conditions will remain hot and muggy, with a projected daytime high reaching into the mid-90s to low 100s. While regional storm chances drop to about 10% today, a massive influx of atmospheric moisture is expected to trigger widespread, heavier downpours later in the week.
Local Election Campaigns Heat Up
Political activity is intensifying ahead of the upcoming local primary elections. At a recent monthly meeting of the Conservative Republican Club of Kingman, multiple city leaders made their cases to voters. Incumbent Mayor Ken Watkins spoke to attendees regarding his re-election campaign, focusing his message on sustaining local economic progress. Standing city council members Shawn Savage and Marion “Smiley” Ward also took the stage to emphasize their bids to retain their seats on the council. Additionally, Judge Kenneth Gregory outlined his platform for the Mohave County Superior Court District 7 seat.
Ongoing Regional Investigations
Road Rage Shootout: Public safety officials from neighboring Bullhead City are searching for suspects following an argument yesterday at Davis Camp that spilled onto Highway 68. The physical fight escalated when an individual pulled a firearm, shooting and seriously injuring a 28-year-old man. The victim is currently recovering in a Las Vegas trauma center.
I-40 Fatality Charges: Court proceedings are underway for a California semi-truck operator who was jailed following a deadly head-on crash on Interstate 40 just ten miles east of town. Investigators determined driver fatigue caused the vehicle to cross the median into oncoming traffic, resulting in a fatal collision with another semi-driver.