The Mohave Insider

A Mohave County resident is calling for greater awareness and safer driving around wild burros after witnessing a young burro near the roadside and tourists attempting to feed it. The letter urges motorists and visitors to slow down, avoid feeding wildlife, and help protect both animals and drivers.

Transiency and homelessness continue to raise concerns across Mohave County as residents and business owners report repeated trespassing, property damage, public disturbances and sanitation issues. While local resources are available for those seeking help, many in the community are calling for stronger coordination, accountability and long-term solutions.

Route 66 helped shape Kingman into an important stop for travelers, businesses and families heading west. From its official designation in 1926 and the Dust Bowl migration to the rise of roadside tourism and today’s Historic Route 66 attractions, the Mother Road remains a major part of Kingman’s identity and Mohave County history.

A precinct committee person is one of the most local voices in politics. Here’s a closer look at what the role involves, how PCs connect with voters, and why they matter in Arizona communities.

Want to speak at a local government meeting but not sure where to start? This guide explains how public comment works, where to find agendas, speaking rules, and City Council and Board of Supervisors meeting information throughout Mohave County.

Mohave County veterans have access to VFW posts, Veterans Treatment Court, transportation, housing assistance, crisis support and other local resources. The Mohave Insider is also building a growing directory to help veterans and their families find and share services available throughout the county.

A review of Arizona legislation shows that Rep. John Gillette’s short-term rental bill and Mohave County’s current classification approach share many of the same core principles, despite different wording. The Mohave Insider examines the bills, the assessor’s role, and the political criticism surrounding the issue.

New to Mohave County? From monsoon storms, extreme heat and long desert drives to wild burros, rural property, emergency alerts and Arizona’s unique time rules, here are 10 important things every new resident should know about living in Mohave County.

With the Black Mountain wild burro population far above federal management targets, concerns are growing over collisions, animal deaths, private-property impacts and whether current federal management efforts are enough.

When Political Criticism Turns Personal: Repeated Allegations, Failed Legal Challenges, Confrontational Encounters and Weapons Rhetoric Raise New Questions About Safety, Accountability and Public Discourse in Mohave County

THE MOHAVE INSIDER TRENDING ISSUE | GROWTH & INFRASTRUCTURE New east Kingman connection could reshape traffic patterns, business development and access to the Kingman Airport & Industrial Park. By The Mohave Insider Staff Published: August 8, 2026 | Kingman, Arizona KINGMAN, Ariz. — One of Kingman’s largest transportation projects in decades is approaching a major milestone, with the new Flying Fortress Parkway interchange and connecting roadway system expected to begin chang