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3 days ago | 
news-journal.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
As people of many faiths around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, Father Victor Yakubu, parochial administrator of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Kingman, reflected on the courage that defines the pope’s legacy. “He will surely be missed by all for his leadership and pastoral zeal,” said Yakubu. “He led the Church from the forefront, and he never faltered though his health wasn’t great.
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4 days ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
As people of many faiths around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, Father Victor Yakubu, parochial administrator of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Kingman, reflected on the courage that defines the pope’s legacy. “He will surely be missed by all for his leadership and pastoral zeal,” said Yakubu. “He led the Church from the forefront, and he never faltered though his health wasn’t great.
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6 days ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
Kingman’s goal of holding onto as many downtown parking spaces as it can has led the city to cut ties with Fleischmann AZ Investment Corporation and reclaim a parking lot it had been leasing for $50 a month. The lot, located at Andy Devine Avenue and Third Street, includes 8-10 parking spots and has been leased by the corporation since 2018.
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6 days ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
The history of Kingman, typically viewed in old black and white images, was brought to life at Mohave Community College’s 5th Annual Flash Film Festival on April 9. The city’s Office of Tourism, working with the Communications and Marketing Department, submitted a short film titled “Kingman: Past, Present and Future” that earned first place in the festival’s Documentary category. The event was hosted by the Bullhead City campus’ Arts Club and Student Activities Council.
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1 week ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
Lee Williams former Future Business Leaders of America advisor is calling for an investigation into the Kingman Unified School District’s transportation policy, and the resignation of several KUSD officials, following a bus crash involving about 40 local high school students and staff earlier this month.
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1 week ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
The renovation of the historic Hotel Beale’s facade is still pushing forward, according to Kingman Main Street President Sarah Ferry. The hotel, which dates back to the early 1900s, once hosted iconic figures like Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Clark Gable, and Carole Lombard. At one point, it was owned by Thomas Devine, Andy Devine’s father, before eventually passing into the hands of Tedi Ronchetti – the first president of Kingman Main Street.
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1 week ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
Kingman’s FIRST Robotics Team 60, the Bionic Bulldogs, recently hit the road for some back-to-back FIRST Robotics Competitions, with the first in Flagstaff (March 14-16) and then in Las Vegas, Nev. (March 27-30). The team brought some bragging rights back from Vegas after earning first place in a tri-state alliance alongside teams from Ventura, Calif. and Las Vegas.
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1 week ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
The Kingman City Council will consider a $925,000 bid from the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation to purchase the city-owned building at 519 E. Beale Street, which would become the site of a future Electric Vehicle Museum. The Kingman City Council will be facing some decisions regarding the downtown area during its meeting on Tuesday, April 15. kAmp7E6C 2 =@?8 32EE=6 E@ H:? @G6C E96 3F:=5:?8 2E d`h t] q62=6 $E][ E96 w:DE@C:4 t=64EC:4 '69:4=6 u@F?52E:@?
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2 weeks ago | 
havasunews.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
The votes are in, and Flying Fortress will be the new name for Kingman’s traffic interchange – formerly known as Rancho Santa Fe. It was made official during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, as councilmembers discussed the results of a recent survey in which Flying Fortress came out on top. “I lost, I’ll admit that right off the bat,” said a lighthearted Mayor Ken Watkins, who had supported changing the name back to Rattlesnake Wash.
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3 weeks ago | 
kdminer.com | Chelsea Mcdonough
The votes are in, and Flying Fortress will be the new name for Kingman’s traffic interchange – formerly known as Rancho Santa Fe. It was made official during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, as councilmembers discussed the results of a recent survey in which Flying Fortress came out on top. “I lost, I’ll admit that right off the bat,” said a lighthearted Mayor Ken Watkins, who had supported changing the name back to Rattlesnake Wash.
