Today’s Weather
High near 96 with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. South southwest winds 3 to 15 mph, gusting to 24 mph, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
Monsoon Watch: While conditions remain arid today, meteorologists note a weak influx of humidity is projected to arrive later in the week, bringing a slight chance of isolated mountain showers.
Driver Advisory: Major Roadblocks on Atlantic Avenue
Municipal infrastructure updates are causing localized traffic disruptions today.
The Closure: Atlantic Avenue is entirely shut down to through traffic between Stockton Hill Road and La Salle Street.
Timeline: Construction crews are operating from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m..
Alternative Route: City officials advise motorists to navigate around the construction zone by utilizing Airfield Avenue.
Downtown Makeover: Native Plant Walkway Initiated
Plans have officially launched to transform parts of downtown Kingman into an eco-friendly pedestrian attraction.
The Project: A brand-new nature path featuring local desert flora is currently being designed by Golden Valley Botanicals.
Aesthetic Upgrades: The greenery will surround the iconic, drive-thru Route 66 shield and the Heart of Historic Route 66 monument.
Local Art: Organizers are coordinating with UniSource to paint nearby utility structures to match the natural aesthetic.
Legal Updates: Domestic Violence Plea Entered
A localized criminal case has reached a resolution in Mohave County court.
The Case: Twenty-seven-year-old resident Cody Nolen has submitted a formal guilty plea to charges of aggravated assault.
Background: The conviction stems from an incident where Nolen strangled a female victim during a severe domestic alteration.
Looking Ahead: Route 66 Centennial & Hemmings Great Race
The city is actively finalizing preparations for a massive historic tourism influx arriving this Friday, June 26.
Historic Milestone: A special dedication ceremony will kick off at 11:30 a.m. at Locomotive Park to honor Route 66’s designation as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The Main Event: Starting at noon on Friday, roughly 140 vintage motor vehicles from the 2026 Hemmings Great Race will arrive at the Kingman Visitor Center.
Public Safety
The measles outbreak in Mohave County is over. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Mohave County Department of Public Health announced the outbreak’s end earlier this month after a confirmed case had triggered a public health response.
Separately, county public health officials confirmed the first Sin Nombre Hantavirus death in Mohave County earlier in June, according to the department’s notice. No additional cases were listed in the county’s latest public postings.