🌱 What two Bullhead City men admitted in a Kingman child-sex sting

Morning Kingman! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What two Bullhead City men admitted in a Kingman child-sex sting
• Why retirees on Social Security are flocking to Kingman, Arizona
• How much you can cash at Kingman’s Walmart lottery office

Also on today's calendar: David Parker: Solo @ The Sundowner Saloon, Kingman and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny, windy and cool, with a high of 69 and low of 44 degrees.
• Saturday: Warmer; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 79, low: 52.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Bullhead City men admit guilt in child predator sting operation (thestandardnewspaper.online) — Kingman’s Mohave County court handled guilty pleas this week from two Bullhead City men caught in a sting targeting adults seeking sex with minors, after they arrived in town expecting to meet underage girls. Both defendants admitted to luring a minor for sexual exploitation and attempted child sex trafficking, and now face potential prison time and lifetime probation at upcoming sentencing hearings.
   

2. Social Security Is All You Need In These 9 Astonishingly Affordable Arizona Cities (familydestinationsguide.com) — If you’re living on Social Security, Kingman is highlighted as a standout Arizona city where your check can comfortably cover housing, daily expenses, and healthcare while still enjoying Route 66 charm and mountain views. The piece compares Kingman’s lower costs and milder climate to larger Arizona cities, and notes its friendly community, nearby parks, and easy access to services and specialty care in Las Vegas.
   

3. Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for April 16, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Kingman residents who bought Arizona Lottery tickets can now check the April 16 Pick 3, Fantasy 5 and Triple Twist winning numbers and, if they’ve won, cash prizes up to $49,999 at the Walmart lottery office on Stockton Hill Road. The article also explains Powerball basics and how to claim larger prizes by mail or at statewide offices.
   

4. Report: Surveillance video captured multiple shootings in east Las Vegas, before suspect fled to Arizona (kold.com) — A Las Vegas man accused of killing a woman in an east-side apartment was later found by Arizona authorities between Las Vegas and Kingman after allegedly fleeing the scene. He reportedly drove over spike strips, barricaded himself, survived a suicide attempt, and now faces murder and attempted murder charges while hospitalized.
   

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📸 Around Kingman

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kingman

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday April 18

• PetSmart Adoption Event
  PetSmart, 3260 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday April 22

• KUSD Choral Festival
  Desert Willow Elementary School , 400 Grandview Ave , Kingman
  7:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Manzanita's Spring Carnival
  Manzanita Elementary School , 2601 Detroit Ave , Kingman
  5:30 pm

Friday April 24

• David Parker: Solo @ The Sundowner Saloon, Kingman
  The Sundowner Saloon , 4400 Stockton Hill Rd , Kingman
  5:00 pm

Saturday April 25

• PetSmart Adoption Event
  PetSmart , 3260 Stockton Hill Rd , Kingman
  11:00 am

Friday May 1

• BIKEFEST 2026
  Thunder-Rode Motorcycle Accessories & Leather Emporium a Legacy World-Famous Shop , 102 E Beale St , Kingman
  12:00 pm

Saturday May 2

• Kingman AZ Gem and Mineral Show May 2 2026
  Mohave County Fairgrounds , 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd , Kingman
  9:00 am

Saturday May 9

• PetSmart Adoption Event
  PetSmart , 3260 Stockton Hill Rd , Kingman
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday April 22

• KUSD Choral Festival
  Black Mountain School , 400 Grandview Ave , Kingman
  7:00 pm

Thursday April 23

• Petco Adoption Event
  Petco , 3320 Stockton Hill Rd B , Kingman
  11:00 am

Saturday April 25

• Spring Model Train Show
  1990 Jagerson Ave , Kingman
  4:00 pm

Friday May 1

• Queen of Hearts Prom
  Hualapai Mountain Resort , 4525 Hualapai Mountain Rd , Kingman
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Spam warning.
  I just got an email that said Social Security Records with two attachments. One a PDF that supposedly had my SS info and the other a .png that's… (Nextdoor Cedar Creek)
• I built this for one of our neighbors .
  Small engine / motorcycle engine work bench. 2x1 tube legs with 1x1x1/8" angle frame and reinforcement under 1/8" Plat top and shelf. 27"×48"×20" … (Nextdoor North Stockton Hill)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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