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Kingman Arizona was founded in 1882. Situated in the scenic Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges. It is known for its very modest beginnings as a simple railroad siding near Beale's Springs in the Middleton Section along the newly constructed route of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad.
The Kingman Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $24,829.48 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety under the Traffic Records Program for materials and supplies. The Kingman Police Department…
Read More »The City of Kingman is holding its third Citizens Academy this fall, where city residents can take part in a seven-week program to learn more about city services. The Citizens Academy will begin on Wednesday, March 29th, and will run through May…
Read More »The Youth Health Initiative program for Mohave County Department of Public Health is teaming up with “NotMYkid” to provide a day of empowerment, fun, and resource sharing with the Mohave County Street Outreach Team. The event is Friday,…
Read More »Participants should grab their hiking boots and binoculars! Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Sasquatch Hunt at Hualapai Mountain Park. Join Mohave County Parks for the Saturday, April 29, 2023, event and spend the day up in the scenic…
Read More »The City of Kingman recently had a solid waste truck catch fire, due to hot ashes being inappropriately disposed of in a residential solid waste container. This fire results in a brand new $340,000 solid waste truck being put out of service for…
Read More »Indecent Exposure and Disorderly Conduct On Tuesday, February 14th, at 4:10 pm, the Kingman Police Department arrested Darren Wade Pablo, 35 of Peach Springs, on misdemeanor charges of Indecent Exposure and Disorderly Conduct. Officers…
Read More »The Kingman Police Department has received reports of a small group of men and women scamming people by selling fake gold jewelry that is presented as real gold. The individuals approach people with a “hard-luck” story, often involving…
Read More »The City of Kingman Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that Patriot Rail at the industrial park has expanded its rail capacity. This investment, including the price of the land, is approximately $2.25 million. This investment…
Read More »The City of Kingman is applying for approximately $450,000 through an Arizona State Parks and Trails, Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the Lewis Kingman Park. The purpose of this grant program is for park development and/or renovation to…
Read More »The City of Kingman supports the recent Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Director Tom Buschatzke’s decision to designate an Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (INA) within the Hualapai Valley Groundwater Basin. Kingman Mayor Ken…
Read More »Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that City of Kingman, Arizona, has received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. Kingman City Manager Ron Foggin said, “I’m incredibly proud of…
Read More »Training November 3rd, from 8-10:00 a.m. Next Thursday, November 3rd, from 8-10:00 a.m. the Kingman Fire Department, in a multi-agency coordinated effort, will be simulating a vehicle accident involving a school bus and another vehicle. This…
Read More »Kingman Police Department Awarded Grant Funds from Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety The Kingman Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $34,869 grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway…
Read More »The City of Kingman Department of Economic Development launched its newly-updated website, www.ChooseKingman.com, with a new design and enhanced features. The site is one part of ongoing efforts and commitment to ensure the support of…
Read More »The AZ State Parks Board and the City of Kingman is partnering with the American Conservation Experience (ACE) to do the trail construction. The Arizona State Parks Board voted unanimously to approve a $99,000 grant for the City of Kingman earlier…
Read More »The City of Kingman is celebrating Customer Service Week from October 3-7, with a proclamation read by Kingman Mayor Ken Watkins at 8:00 a.m. Monday, October 3rd at the City of Kingman Main Complex front entrance. Customer Service Week is an…
Read More »The City of Kingman would like to invite the community to two informational open houses regarding Proposition 415. The first will be held at 4:00 p.m. October 4th at the Kingman City Council Chambers located at 310 North Fourth Street. The second…
Read More »The City of Kingman is excited to launch a new payment portal for Utility Billing and other payment customers. The new payment portal accepts the current payment methods, as well as a more diverse array like pay-by-phone, Google and Apple Pay,…
Read More »Kingman, AZ - In 2019, Isco Industries worked with the City of Kingman Economic Development Team to purchase roughly 6.36 acres adjacent to their current facility as part of a storage yard expansion. This expansion would provide Isco with the space…
Read More »On Sunday, August 21st, at 9:30 am, the Kingman Police Department arrested Christopher J. Corlis, 47 of Kingman, on felony charges of Endangerment (x3) and three (3) misdemeanor charges of DUI. Officers responded to a residence in the 2200 block of…
Read More »On Tuesday, August 23rd, the Kingman Police Department arrested Glenn Allen Schaffner, 41-year-old Kingman area vagrant, on felony charges of Disorderly Conduct with a Weapon, Prohibited Possession of a Firearm, and several misdemeanor warrants for…
Read More »The Kingman Fire Department (KFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program…
Read More »KINGMAN, Ariz. – The City of Kingman will launch a new customer payment portal mid-September 2022 for Utility Billing and other payment customers. The new payment portal will accept the current payment methods, as well as a more diverse array…
Read More »The City of Kingman would like to inform the community of the late opening of the Main City Complex building Thursday, August 18th. The opening time for Thursday will be 8:00 a.m., instead of the normal 7:00 a.m. This will give departments time to…
Read More »A $2,000.00 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and apprehension of those responsible for the shooting death of Michael Fernandez, 55 of Kingman. Fernandez’ death was the result of a gunshot wound and determined to…
Read More »Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Metcalfe Park New Rock-Climbing Equipment The City of Kingman would like to invite the community to the ribbon cutting to celebrate the new rock-climbing equipment at Metcalfe Park Friday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m.…
Read More »Nucor, the largest steel and steel products producer in the U.S., announced today it is investing $100 million to add a new electric arc furnace melt shop at its existing bar mill in Kingman, Arizona. The melt shop, which will have the capacity to…
Read More »The City of Kingman is holding its second Citizens Academy this fall, where city residents can take part in a seven-week program to learn more about city services. The Citizens Academy will begin on Wednesday, September 28, and will run through…
Read More »Kingman Police Detectives are investigating the death of a 55-year-old Kingman man that is believed to be a homicide. Anyone with information that will help locate those responsible are asked to contact detectives at (928) 753-2191; or anonymously…
Read More »City of Kingman Citizens' Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, Now Online for Viewing The Kingman City Council voted June 21, 2022, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan, which began its implementation July…
Read More »Mayor Jen Miles Resignation Kingman Mayor Jen Miles has announced her resignation effective August 5, 2022. Mayor Jen Miles cites health concerns preventing her from completing the rest of this year- the balance of her term that concludes December…
Read More »On Monday, July 18th, at about 1:20 pm, the Kingman Police Department arrested Carlos Lopez-Ruiz, 50 of Kingman, on felony charges of Aggravated Assault–Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault-Serious Injury, and Disorderly Conduct-Weapon. Officers…
Read More »On Thursday, July 14th, at about 11:00 pm, the Kingman Police Department arrested Laura M. Skelly, 44 of Kingman, on a felony charge of Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence and misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct/Domestic Violence. Officers had…
Read More »The Kingman 911 Communications Center is excited to announce the addition of the Fire Priority Dispatch System™ (FPDS®) to their existing use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS®). Together, these important protocols…
Read More »Beginning Monday, June 27, a water line replacement project will start on Patsy Drive, beginning at Northfield Avenue, and finishing at Thompson Ave. Beginning Monday, June 27, a water line replacement project will start on Patsy Drive, beginning…
Read More »On Wednesday, June 22, the body of Jennifer Nicole Popp, was located in the area of N. Hwy 93 and Chicken Springs Rd., in the unincorporated community of Wikieup, AZ. Two cowboys, who worked at a nearby ranch, located human remains in a secluded…
Read More »City of Kingman Receives Grant Funding for White Cliffs Wagon Wheel Trail Downtown Connector The Arizona State Parks Board voted unanimously to approve a $99,000 grant for the City of Kingman to complete the downtown trail connector portion of the…
Read More »City of Kingman Adopts Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget The Kingman City Council voted June 21, 2022, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Five-year Capital Improvements Plan, which will begin its implementation July 1, 2022. This lengthy process…
Read More »On Wednesday, June 15, the missing juvenile was located, unharmed and in good health. He was located at a community pool in Kingman. No foul play is involved. He has been returned to family. (Original release notification below) Tuesday, June 14,…
Read More »The City of Kingman launched a Financial Transparency Portal on its website, to give the community more access to the city’s finances. The portal will be accessible from the city’s web page with the click of a button:…
Read More »The City of Kingman is sponsoring fireworks at 9:15pm for an Independence Day celebration taking place at the Mohave County Fairgrounds July 4, 2022. Fireworks can also be seen from Firefighter Memorial Park, Centennial Park, and other places…
Read More »NOTICE is hereby given that the Kingman City Council, at a Regular Meeting on June 7, 2022 adopted Resolution No. 5394- Proposing a Franchise Agreement with UNS Gas, Inc. for the Use of Public Rights-of-Way in the City of Kingman, Arizona that will…
Read More »During the early morning hours of Friday, June 3rd, the Kingman Police Department took multiple reports of vehicle burglaries in the area of Sunset Blvd, Florence Ave, Arlington St and Stockton Hill Rd. and in the 200 block of Greenway Ave. A…
Read More »The City of Kingman is taking part in reminding out community and visitors of the impending long periods of heat, and overnight heat, we face in the coming months. Schools will also be dismissing for summer break, and it’s also a good reminder…
Read More »Golf 101 is for anyone who has always talked about taking up the great game of golf, but always comes up with reasons not to start. It could be cost, time, intimidation factor, weather, work, and family obligations. Golf 101 is a beginner or…
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