Kingman County News

  • Thimesch Voices Concerns About NRP

    by - Nov 25, 2025
    Commissioner Jack Thimesch spoke about his concerns with the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (NPR) during commissioner’s comments during Monday’s meeting. Thimesch had asked Financial Officer LaDawn Stegman to provide the amount of money the county has spent...
  • Frampton Updates County on Horses, EHV1

    by - Nov 25, 2025
    Kingman County Expo Center Director Mendy Frampton updated the county commissioners on Monday morning about the situation with horses and the EHV1 virus. Frampton said that horse owners cannot vaccinate against this particular virus. Oklahoma State...
  • Four County Businesses Get Merit Awards

    by - Nov 21, 2025
    Several Kingman County businesses were nominated for the 2025 To the Stars: Kansas Business Awards, and received Merit Awards. Senior Life Solutions at Kingman Healthcare Center received a Merit Award, along with Ninnescah LLC, Rogers Crop...
  • Norwich Elementary Gets Top Honor

    by - Nov 21, 2025
    The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program has recognized Norwich Elementary School for exceptional student achievement in 2025. The school was recognized as Category 2 for closing the achievement gap between student groups. This is the first...
  • CDBG Grant Received for Building Work

    by - Nov 20, 2025
    The Kansas Department of Commerce awarded a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for restoration work on the former First National Bank building in downtown Kingman. The project is being completed by Scott Mueller, who has worked...
  • KDOT Honors Two for Years of Service

    by - Nov 20, 2025
    Two Kingman residents who work for the Kansas Department of Transportation center have been recognized for their years of service. Highway maintenance worker Justin Moran was honored for 15 years of service and highway maintenance supervisor...
  • KPD Takes Part in Safe Arrival Campaign

    by - Nov 19, 2025
    Thanksgiving is one of the busiest traveling holidays, with that comes an increase in crashes. The Kingman Police Department wants to remind everyone to always buckle up.   Kingman Police Department joins law enforcement across the...
  • Concerns Raised About Solar Regulations

    The Kingman County planning commission has yet to finalize regulations regarding the construction of solar farms, but got a lot of feedback from county residents — many from Cunningham and the western part of the county...
  • County Treasurer Discusses Penny Issues

    Kingman County Treasurer Jamie Smith told the Kingman County commissioners Monday that the state department of revenue isn’t making any adjustments to its software with pennies no longer in production. Smith said that pennies are still...
  • Lyon Talks With City About Housing Ideas

    Julie Lyon presented some of her ideas to the Kingman city commission Thursday night about how to get more housing units in Kingman and other counties. Lyon has recently completed work at a 12,000-square foot property...

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