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Municipal Court will remain open

Four-day week implemented- KINGMAN – The Kingman Municipal Court will be open to the public, but it is encouraging people to avoid coming to the courthouse if possible. If someone is feeling ill, or has reason to believe that they have been exposed to someone who is ill, they are being asked to not enter into the Kingman Municipal Court. If someone has health concerns and they are unable to appear in court then they can call the Kingman Municipal Court at (928) 753-8193 to discuss their court matter. The Court is also asking that individuals delay any non-essential matters that they…

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Cooper filling police chief post

 Rusty Cooper will be the City of Kingman’s next Chief of Police. The 28-year Kingman Police Department (KPD) veteran currently serving as deputy Chief is excited to be selected to succeed retiring Chief Bob Devries.    “It is very special. It’s an honor. It’s a privilege,” Cooper said Wednesday morning. “I’ve enjoyed my service with the city immensely. I’m looking forward to continuing on in my new role as Chief of Police. It’s an amazing group of people that Chief Devries has put into place and has established. So, I’m very proud and honored to carry on.”    Deputy Chief Evan Kunert,…

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Cooper filling police chief post

 Rusty Cooper will be the City of Kingman’s next Chief of Police. The 28-year Kingman Police Department (KPD) veteran currently serving as deputy Chief is excited to be selected to succeed retiring Chief Bob Devries.    “It is very special. It’s an honor. It’s a privilege,” Cooper said Wednesday morning. “I’ve enjoyed my service with the city immensely. I’m looking forward to continuing on in my new role as Chief of Police. It’s an amazing group of people that Chief Devries has put into place and has established. So, I’m very proud and honored to carry on.”    Deputy Chief Evan Kunert,…

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Kingman City offices to remain closed to the public until May 4

KINGMAN – In following Governor Ducey’s Executive Order (2020-18) “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,” the City of Kingman is continuing the current closures of all city buildings (except the Municipal Courthouse, Parks and Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course) to all public access until at least May 4, 2020. Governor Ducey has asked Arizonans to limit their time away from their residences, but if people need to leave their homes, they practice physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. This does not implement a curfew in the City of Kingman. This Executive Order expires April 30, 2020, unless extended by the Governor. Furthermore, Governor Ducey’s…

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Kingman City offices to remain closed to the public until May 4

KINGMAN – In following Governor Ducey’s Executive Order (2020-18) “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected,” the City of Kingman is continuing the current closures of all city buildings (except the Municipal Courthouse, Parks and Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course) to all public access until at least May 4, 2020. Governor Ducey has asked Arizonans to limit their time away from their residences, but if people need to leave their homes, they practice physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. This does not implement a curfew in the City of Kingman. This Executive Order expires April 30, 2020, unless extended by the Governor. Furthermore, Governor Ducey’s…

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