Category: Community News

Saving the dilapidated historic Hotel Beale in downtown Kingman is important to city officials. That much was clear during discussion at the June 18 Kingman city council meeting, but how to get the job done is less evident. Assistant Fire Chief Keith Eaton provided an overview of some of the history of the structure that was built in 1900 and became a playground for Andy Devine, the Kingman man who made a name for himself in the motion picture industry decades ago. Eaton noted that the property is owned by the Henderson family and that three repair related grant awards…

GOLDEN VALLEY – Golden Valley Fire District officials anounced today that a burn ban is in effect for the entire valley. Fire Marshal David Martin said the restrictions have become necessary due to the increase fire danger and are being implemented to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public health and safety. Contributing factors to the ban are weather related, high temperatures, low humidy and possible high winds; as well as the conditions of deseret landcapes district-wide including dry brush and grasses. The fire restricitons announced by GVFD include building, maintaining or using a fire/campfire is prohibited; however, UL approved petroleum-fueled…

Kingman’s Farmers Market offers their specialty of homemade, hand-crafted, home-baked and home-grown products. Come enjoy live music, clever crafts, delectable foods and health & beauty products at 102 E Beale St. Kingman Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kingman’s Farmers Market is free to the public!

The public is invited to the Mohave Republican Forum meeting on Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019, commencing at 5:30 PM with State Senator, Sonny Borrelli, possibly State Representative, Regina Cobb and also Sam Scarmardo, Chairman of the Mohave County Republican Central Committee will be speaking and answering questions. Topics and questions to be answered include without limitation: The achieved accomplishments, the unfulfilled desires and plans for what is next will be discussed. Important issues addressed and acted upon include without limitation funding for the Santa Fe Ranch Interchange which when completed will provide direct access to the Kingman Airport and Industrial Park from I-40. An issue of…

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has corrected some information and provided additional details of a two vehicle collision that caused multiple injuries and one death on U.S. 93 about 30 miles north of Kingman. Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves said Department of Public Safety officers responded at 10:46 a.m. to the incident in the northbound lanes of the highway at its intersection with Pierce Ferry Road.  Graves said nine tourists from China occupied a white van that apparently pulled out in front of an oncoming Ford F-250 when the crash occurred. Graves said one of the passengers in the…

This year’s FREE Swim Day will be brought to you by the City of Kingman Parks & Recreation Department. There will be special activities with games, contest, and giveaways. This is our way of showing our appreciation to the community for their support in our activities throughout the year. Bring the entire family to either the Downtown Pool located at Grandview and 324 Gold Street or come to Centennial Pool located at 3333 N. Harrison.  For more information call Kingman Parks & Recreation at 928-757-7919.