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City meetings cancelled for next week

KINGMAN – Due to the recent cyber-attack on the City of Kingman government operations, the March 9, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and the March 10 Board of Adjustment meeting have been cancelled. As of March 5,  the City of Kingman continues to experience computer system issues and therefore cannot process any online communications.  They are working to restore these services as soon as possible.  Please, visit the city’s website for the most current updates. www.cityofkingman.gov

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Mack makes history as first defendant in new courthouse

KINGMAN – The new Mohave County Courthouse addition holds its first jury trials next week. Superior Court jury trials held in the adjacent historic courthouse in downtown Kingman were suspended in December, when coronavirus case numbers were spiking. Prospective jurors will be summoned Monday for the trial of Greg Mack. The 49-year-old Kingman man is accused of scuffling with Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies during a 2018 landlord tenant dispute in Valle Vista. Mack is charged with aggravated assault upon an officer, resisting arrest, escape and criminal trespass. Mack is represented by private counsel from Phoenix. Prosecutor Jeff Haws said the…

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Shooter apprehended at his home

KINGMAN – A Kingman man who allegedly shot two people over a five-hour period was apprehended early Thursday. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says the ordeal began at 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, when deputies responded to a shooting reported in the 2600 block of Potter Ave. in north Kingman. MCSO spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said the suspect later identified as Jason Allen Campbell, 39, had fled the scene by the time deputies arrived and discovered an adult male with a gunshot to the chest. She said he was transported to Kingman Regional Medical Center before he was flown to a Las…

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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Nine vie for Justice seat

KINGMAN – Nine Kingman area residents have applied to become the next Cerbat Justice of the Peace. A vacancy will be created by the retirement of Judge John Taylor late this month. Mohave County Human Resources Director Ken Cunningham said a four-member committee will review the applications and conduct interviews with the top candidates. He said the goal is to recommend up to three of the applicants for possible appointment. County supervisors could discuss and take action on the matter at their April 5 board meeting. Dave Hawkins

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City of Kingman hacked

KINGMAN – The City of Kingman has been hacked and a massive investigation is underway. Public Information Officer Coleen Haines said it was last Friday when city officials discovered the municipal computer system was the victim of a cyber-attack. “The city has no access to email. We can work with customers through phone calls and in person,” Haines said. “All of the operations are impacted. Some can be done manually; some cannot be done at all…We cannot access systems internally or externally.” Municipal Court operations are not affected by the breach. Haines said it appears the cyber-attack strictly involves the…

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