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Kingman, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Kingman! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Mohave County supervisors just decided about airports, water, and parks
- Lake Havasu man sentenced in Kingman for aggravated domestic violence
- Where Kingman players can cash Arizona Lottery winnings today
Also on today's calendar: Free Concert in the Park, Bud Mickel Band will be Playing, Metcalfe Park, 4-6pm, Sunday July 26th and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 108 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 106, low: 82.
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 103 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. County Supervisors vote to take control of Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport (thestandardnewspaper.online) — Mohave County supervisors meeting in Kingman tackled issues that directly affect local residents, from Valle Vista water problems and new sheriff’s surveillance cameras to funding for the Kingman library and training at the Kingman Airport. They also ordered tighter financial controls at Laughlin‑Bullhead International Airport and voted to move toward taking over its lease. Updates on county parks, utilities oversight, and economic development rounded out a packed agenda. 
2. Whalin guilty of aggravated domestic violence (thestandardnewspaper.online) — A domestic violence offender from Lake Havasu City has been sentenced in Kingman to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated domestic violence. Prosecutors said he threatened property damage during a confrontation at a former roommate’s home, adding to prior violent convictions. His attorney told the court he now accepts responsibility and is pursuing treatment and daily recovery meetings.
3. Arizona Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Evening results for July 24, 2026 (azcentral.com) — If you bought Arizona Lottery tickets in Kingman, you can cash prizes up to $49,999 at the Walmart lottery office on Stockton Hill Road, open seven days a week. The piece also lists winning numbers for several July 24 draw games and explains how to claim larger prizes by mail or at other statewide offices.
4. The Importance of Art In Print (truewestmagazine.com subscription) — A longtime magazine editor reflects on how early experiences at Desert Drugs in downtown Kingman helped spark his appreciation for cover art that truly sells magazines. He contrasts dynamic illustrations with static “banker shot” photos, sharing examples from Western-themed covers and arguing that taking creative risks is better than playing it safe.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Grand Canyon Brewing Company - Kingman →
The Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery, 312 E Beale St, Kingman
8:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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Free Concert in the Park, Bud Mickel Band will be Playing, Metcalfe Park, 4-6pm, Sunday July 26th →
Metcalfe Park, 315 W Beale St, Kingman
4:00 pm -
Back to School BBQ
Lee Williams High School Commons and Cafeteria
6:00 pm -
PetSmart Adoption Event →
PetSmart, 3260 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman
11:00 am
Sunday July 26
Thursday July 30
Saturday August 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FREE Sports Physicals at Kingman High School
Black Mountain School 4182 N Bank St, Kingman, AZ 86409, USA
8:00 am -
Free Sport Physicals
Kingman High School 4182 N Bank St, Kingman, AZ 86409, USA
8:00 am -
Coloring For Adults
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
10:00 am -
Mohave County Library: LEGO Time →
Mohave County Library, 3269 N Burbank St, Kingman
2:00 pm -
Ariah Falls at the Rickety Cricket →
Rickety Cricket Brewing, 532 E Beale St, Kingman
7:00 pm -
Adults Bring Your Own Device Computer Class
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
10:00 am -
Learn & Play @ Your Library
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
10:00 am -
Imagine, Create, Explore @ Your Library
Kingman Public Library 3269 North Burbank Street, Kingman, AZ 86402
3:00 pm
Saturday July 25
Tuesday July 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sharing Ring post.
Found black lab near Cheyanne and Seneca. Posted approx 7:30 pm Thurs. (Nextdoor Copper Ridge) - Getting my port In tomorrow...
a little nervous...cancer treatments going well. (Nextdoor Butler Bank)
- Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Kingman. Apply here.
- Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Kingman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kingman here.
Ok Kingman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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