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🌱 Will Thursday’s Kino and Benton closures disrupt your usual Kingman commute?
Kingman, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Kingman! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Thursday’s Kino and Benton closures disrupt your usual Kingman commute?
- Could that “City of Kingman” email be a scam?
- Want expert help tackling your toughest Kingman gardening problems?
Also on today's calendar: Echoes In Ashes: The Shepherd Of Proxima Tour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Windy and not as hot, with a high of 90 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 63.
- Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City of Kingman Announces Full Closure of Kino Avenue and Benton Street for Utility Installation (thebee.news) — If you drive Kino Avenue or Benton Street, expect full closures this Thursday, May 14, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Kingman for utility installation work. Traffic will be detoured to Gordon Drive, so plan extra time and watch for posted signs or check the KingmanAZConnect app for updates. 
2. City of Kingman Warns Residents Of Fraudulent Emails Impersonating City Departments (thebee.news) — Kingman residents involved in permits, rezonings, or development projects are being targeted by sophisticated phishing emails that impersonate City of Kingman departments and staff. City officials urge you to double-check sender addresses, avoid clicking suspicious links, and verify any payment requests directly through official city contacts or the SmartGov portal before sending money or personal information.
3. Master Gardener Program cultivates skills — and community — in Kingman (thestandardnewspaper.online) — Kingman residents curious about gardening in our tough desert climate can tap into the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program at Beale and First Streets. Volunteers answer gardening questions by phone or site visit, lead workshops at Kingman Community Gardens, and share research-based tips at local events like the Home & Garden Show and Tomato Quest.
4. Local students celebrated in Utah Tech University's 115th commencement (thestandardnewspaper.online) — Two Kingman residents, Jacob Hughes and Jackson Cronk, are among the local students honored in Utah Tech University’s 2025 graduating class of 3,078. The diverse group spans 21 countries and 43 states, with many first-generation and nontraditional students, showcasing regional academic achievement that includes several Mohave County communities.
5. Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for May 12, 2026 (azcentral.com) — If you’ve got a winning ticket, you can cash prizes up to $49,999 right here at the Kingman Arizona Lottery office inside the Stockton Hill Road Walmart. The piece also lists Tuesday’s winning numbers and explains how Arizona players can claim prizes by mail or at other statewide offices.
📸 Around Kingman
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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PetSmart Adoption Event →
PetSmart, 3260 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman
11:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Field Day at Desert Willow!
Desert Willow Elementary School KINGMAN, AZ 86409
8:00 am -
KHS Band Banquet
Kingman High School 4182 N Bank St, Kingman, AZ 86409, USA
5:00 pm -
AMERICA250 MINI-GOLF AT THE LIBRARY
Valle Vista Community Library, 7264 East Concho Drive, Suite B, Kingman
5:00 pm -
Kingman High School 2026 Graduation
Kingman High School, 4182 N Bank St, Kingman
6:00 pm -
Class of 2026 Graduation
Kingman High School, 4182 N Bank St, Kingman
7:00 pm -
Lee Williams High School 2026 Graduation
Lee Williams High School, 400 Grandview Ave, Kingman
6:00 pm -
Echoes In Ashes: The Shepherd Of Proxima Tour →
Black Bridge Brewery, 421 E Beale St #5833, Kingman
6:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Friday May 22
📣 Kingman Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Family Storytime
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
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Field Day at Desert Willow!
Desert Willow Elementary School KINGMAN, AZ 86409
8:00 am -
Petco Adoption Event →
Petco, 3320 Stockton Hill Rd B, Kingman
11:00 am -
Kingman Library Branch will be closing at 4PM on May 14th 2026
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
4:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is a beautiful story.
To me the most important part of the story is the ending, of staying together and not giving up on each other. 1978. I was 26, he was 31, and we… (Nextdoor Walleck Ranch) - I thought I would post an update on my recovery so far so good.
It’s still a long way to go, but I’m getting by with less and less help and thank you all for your prayers. Keep praying please (Nextdoor Willow Center)
- GuestServices, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Hand - Willow Beach in Kingman. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Kingman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingman here.
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