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The more color, the better: Downtown mural gets a touchup

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago6 mins

KINGMAN – One of Kingman’s most predominant and colorful murals got a touchup thanks to a dedicated artist and supportive community.

Kingman Main Street (KMS) brought artist and sculpturer Kirk Seese back to town to throw a new layer of color and protection on his mural originally painted on the southside wall of Beale Street Theater in 2018.

The 1,800 square foot mural was completed as the first phase of the City of Kingman’s Interactive Mural Program and partnered with the Kingman Center for the Arts (KCA) as part of the Art Alley Mural project.

Plan for daytime ramp closures on I-40 near Kingman Sept. 23, 24

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on Interstate 40 southwest of Kingman to prepare for daytime ramp closures at Griffith Road (Exit 37) and State Route 66 (Exit 44) Sept. 20, 23 and 24.

Andy Devine memorialized with awards, parade, rodeo

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – The 48th Annual Andy Award ceremony will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Beale Celebrations. This cherished Kingman tradition since 1978, honors the spirit of our hometown legend, Andy Devine, by recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the betterment of our community.

Join the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce in acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments of community members.

Operation Veteran offers fellowship for servicemembers past and present

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago5 mins

KINGMAN – Veterans in the area have a unique opportunity to get in touch with each other spiritually.

Operation Veteran offers camaraderie and fellowship with other servicemembers who understand the unique challenges of military life and where they can be part of a welcoming community who gathers to support one another through shared experiences, prayer, and brotherhood.

The club holds weekly meetings every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at New Life Church, Classroom 3, 419 Harrison St. (Just off Hualapai Mountain Road).

Farney to prison for attempted sexual assault

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

KINGMAN – A Kingman man who admits engaging illegal sexual activity with a teenager is going to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Russell Farney, 46, is being convicted of two charges reduced to attempted sexual abuse of a minor in a plea agreement unveiled Tuesday, Sept. 17. Deputy Mohave County attorney Marcie Mininberg told Superior Court Judge Lee Jantzen that Farney engaged in illegal touching of a 15-year-old girl. She said the crimes were committed in June, once in the garage and another time in a hot tub at a home in the 600 block of Shadow Mountain Drive. Terms…

A day in the life of a panhandler

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – He’s one of Kingman’s more recognizable panhandling regulars. A man named “Dave” frequently works the corner of Airway Avenue and Stockton Hill Road, catching some shade cast by pine trees just west of the fuel island at Smith’s.

So, if Dave has multiple hours to beg, several days a week, why would he not work instead?

“I’m 63. I can’t compete for a job with these kids. I can’t wait three weeks or three months to get a phone call out of 100 applications and then they ask me 100 questions about my career path

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The more color, the better: Downtown mural gets a touchup

Plan for daytime ramp closures on I-40 near Kingman Sept. 23, 24

Andy Devine memorialized with awards, parade, rodeo

Operation Veteran offers fellowship for servicemembers past and present

Farney to prison for attempted sexual assault

A day in the life of a panhandler

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