Officials in the Route 66 city of Kingman, Arizona, issued a penitent statement in the wake of Showtime's "Who Is America?" episode Sunday in which the star, Sasha Baron Cohen (known for his "Borat" movie), showed several of its residents in an unflattering light. The episode showed several Kingman residents making controversial remarks about Muslims … Continue reading City of Kingman reacts to Sasha Baron Cohen’s ‘baiting’ of residents
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New welcome arch installed in Kingman
A new "Welcome to Kingman, Arizona" arch -- featuring a Route 66 shield prominently in its design -- was installed Tuesday over Beale Street between Locomotive Park and Lee Williams High School to help escort travelers to the city's historic downtown. The arch cost the city an estimated $170,000 for the final product from Young … Continue reading New welcome arch installed in Kingman
Payroll checks bounce again at Canyon 66 in Kingman
Employees at the Canyon 66 Restaurant and Lounge at the financially troubled Ramada Kingman in Kingman, Arizona, saw their paychecks bounce again this past week. According to the Kingman Daily Miner: Marina Brown, a former server at Canyon 66, said she worked there until this week and was issued paychecks that can’t be cashed, including … Continue reading Payroll checks bounce again at Canyon 66 in Kingman
Ramada Kingman reopens; Canyon 66 to reopen Monday
The Ramada Inn in Kingman, Arizona, reopened last week and the accompanying Canyon 66 Restaurant and Lounge will reopen Monday after the properties closed two months ago and went into bankruptcy receivership. The Kingman Daily Miner reported: The Ramada Inn put 70 rooms back into operation on May 14, with another 20 rooms being prepared … Continue reading Ramada Kingman reopens; Canyon 66 to reopen Monday
New owners pledge to restore Hill Top Motel in Kingman
A husband-and-wife team recently purchased the closed Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, and plan to spend a half-million dollars renovating the historic Route 66 property. Francisco Sinopoli and Makenzie Baker, who are chiropractors, are the motel's new owners after Mohave State Bank foreclosed on it in December, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. They bought the … Continue reading New owners pledge to restore Hill Top Motel in Kingman
Mohave Museum in Kingman marks 50th year
The Mohave Museum of History and Arts in Kingman, Arizona, is marking its 50th year this week -- one of the few museums near Route 66 that predate its decline as a U.S. highway. The Kingman Daily Miner published a story about the history of the museum at 400 W. Beale St., which was formally … Continue reading Mohave Museum in Kingman marks 50th year
Ramada Kingman, Canyon 66 restaurant abruptly close
The Ramada Kingman hotel and its Canyon 66 Restaurant and Lounge in Kingman, Arizona, abruptly closed this week amid allegations of unpaid contractor bills and stiffed employees. It was the second high-profile lodging establishment to close in Kingman in less than six months. The historic Hill Top Motel closed late last year after being foreclosed. … Continue reading Ramada Kingman, Canyon 66 restaurant abruptly close
Hill Top Motel in Kingman foreclosed; fate remains uncertain
The now-closed Hill Top Motel in Kingman, Arizona, went into foreclosure several months ago, and the future of the historic property appears uncertain. Pete Hill, chief credit officer at Mohave State Bank in nearby Lake Havasu City, confirmed during a phone interview Tuesday the bank foreclosed the property at 1901 E. Andy Devine Ave. in … Continue reading Hill Top Motel in Kingman foreclosed; fate remains uncertain
Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman greets 2 millionth visitor
The Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman, Arizona, celebrated its 2 millionth visitor since opening in 1997 by giving the winning Michigan couple a gift basket worth $400. The Kingman Daily Miner reported Tom and Lisa Maletic were there Tuesday afternoon to visit the center's Route 66 Museum. Tom said he wanted to see the museum's “The … Continue reading Powerhouse Visitors Center in Kingman greets 2 millionth visitor
Kingman OKs archway near Locomotive Park
The city of Kingman, Arizona, recently approved a contract for building the so-called Beale Street Gateway Arch that will be near Locomotive Park. The contract with YESCO, based in Salt Lake City, will cost $177,736 in motel taxes, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. The chamber of commerce also contributed $35,000 to the project. The newspaper reported: … Continue reading Kingman OKs archway near Locomotive Park