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Esplin promoted to Chief Deputy

MOHAVE COUNTY – Ryan Esplin is being promoted to the Chief Deputy of the Civil Division of the Mohave County attorney’s office. Esplin has worked in the division for about four years. County attorney Matt Smith is promoting Esplin to succeed Bob Taylor. The latter is retiring early next month following a 16-year run with the county, preceded by his employment as Kingman City attorney. Dave Hawkins

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WILLIAM EDMUND FORSYTH

William Edmund Forsyth of Kingman passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was 78 years old. The family contact is his wife, Cheryl Forsyth.   Arrangements were made by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home.

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Final Environmental Assessment for future US 93 / Interstate 40 interchange project is available online

The Arizona Department of Transportation has been granted environmental approval to continue moving forward with plans to improve the US 93 / Interstate 40 (I-40) west Kingman traffic interchange.  A “Finding of No Significant Impact” was issued after the project team completed a Final Environmental Assessment for the project, which was prepared in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Final Environmental Assessment also includes comments from the community received through the public hearing on May 28, 2020.  The document is posted on the project website at azdot.gov/WestKingmanTIP, under the Final Environmental Assessment tab.

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Denny’s opens at Edgewater Casino Resort

LAUGHLIN, Nev. –  Denny’s is now open at Edgewater Casino Resort, located at 2020 S. Casino Dr. The beloved, 24-hour café opened just before the New Year on Wednesday, Dec. 30.  “When you’re craving comfort food, Denny’s is an American favorite that’s tough to beat,” said Sean Hammond, general manager of Edgewater Casino Resort. “We’re thrilled to add this beloved café to the delicious food and beverage offerings we have for our Edgewater guests, who can now enjoy Denny’s classics 24 hours a day.”  Denny’s serves signature breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches and dinner entrees, including the Lumberjack Slam featuring buttermilk pancakes, grilled ham,…

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Arik gains Kingman council seat

KINGMAN – A young father who manages a family business at the Kingman Airport Industrial Park has been selected for appointment to the Kingman City Council. Mayor Ken Watkins and council members thanked and praised the deep and diverse field of applicants Wednesday before they selected Cengiz Arik. “I’d like to suggest a new voice, fresh ideas and a passion and commitment to our town that will mirror this bright new era,” Arik said during his council interview. “I envision Kingman growing with innovative, sustainable and lean ideas that will promote tourism to the downtown area, attract businesses to the…

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Rt. 66 on road to becoming Historic Trail

KINGMAN -The Kingman City Council has approved manager Ron Foggin’s request to send a letter of support to Arizona’s Congressional delegation in support of an initiative to designate Route 66 as an Historic Trail. Foggin said the effort that began more than five years ago appears to be gaining steam and is beneficial for Kingman. “One of our treasures and reasons we have thousands of visitors is Route 66,” Foggin said. “Our economy is tied to Route 66 and the visitors.” Foggin said the proposed designation could bolster efforts to maintain and improve the Mother Road and provide opportunity for the…

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