Kingman County News

Incoming city commissioner Travis Kaufman visited with the Kingman city commission Nov. 25 about his suggestions for addressing unpaved streets in the city. Kaufman spoke during public comment but he had been added to the city’s...

Planning and zoning administrator Amanda Stucky came before the county commissioners to seek signatures needed to move forward into phase 2 of the contract with Olsen.  County Councelor Brandon Richta said the county needed to update...

After hearing from multiple people about their concerns about moving forward with Walker Park, the Kingman city commission Tuesday voted to table a decision on accepting a grant contract for funding to go toward the park....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...