Parker Live News from the Parker Strip since 2009.

March, 2024

• 27 March

  Governor Katie Hobbs meets with officials in Parker

  

  The governor made her stop Tuesday, March 27th and visited La Paz County and the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

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• 19 March

  KLPZ Morning Show: Keith’s food prepped

  

  Juanita meal preps for Keith while she’s gone. Listen to this and many other topics on KLPZ’s Morning Show from 6-10 am Monday through Friday on 1380am and online at klpz1380.com.

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• 19 March

  Sheriff fentanyl bust

  

  Traffic stop leads to drug bust.

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February, 2024

• 24 February

  Judge puts brakes on water transfer from rural La Paz County to City of Queen Creek

  

  A judge has put the brakes on a transfer of water from a farm along the Colorado River in rural La Paz County to the city of Queen Creek near Phoenix, a win for a coalition of western Arizona counties who came together to fight the move. In 2018, GSC Farm near Cibola agreed to sell and transfer its entitlement …

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• 21 February

  Dr Braunstein – Celebration of Life

  

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• 19 February

  Gunshot at Western Park leaves female in critical condition, suspect wanted

  

  A gunshot at Western Park in Parker left a female victim in critical condition and a suspect is wanted by Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department. On Sunday at approximately 8:24 pm, CRIT Police and Parker Police were dispatched to Western Park on Desert Avenue in reference to shots fired. As officers arrived on scene they found a female victim …

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• 15 February

  Free pizza, festival and ribbon cutting this weekend at Pizza Hut

  

  Pizza Hut in Parker is having a 3-day grand re-opening event this weekend that involves fun for the whole family, including ‘Carnival Day’ on Saturday. The restaurant has been remodeled in recent weeks and the company is keen to celebrate, and to share the love with the public in Parker with free pizza, performances and more. Things get started on …

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• 9 February

  WATCH: Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson on KLPZ

  

  Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson stopped by the studio of KLPZ 1380am in Parker to chat with morning host Keith Douglas about the upcoming Parker Dam 500 off-road race. Watch here! Race info at LegacyRacing.net.

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• 9 February

  Parker Eagles on Valentine’s

  

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• 5 February

  Off-road racing returns to Parker February 24th

  

  The second big off-road race of 2024 is coming up on Saturday, February 24th with related events slated from Wednesday of that week. The Parker Dam 500 is organized by Legacy Racing and will be preceded by qualifying races, pre-runs and a Downtown Experience on Arizona Avenue in Parker. The fact that there are two races in Parker this winter …

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January, 2024

• 31 January

  Dr. Braunstein remembered by La Paz Regional Hospital, patients

  

  From La Paz Regional Hospital: In Loving Memory of Dr. Braunstein It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Braunstein. Dr. Braunstein’s legacy will forever resonate in the halls where healing took place, in the lives he touched, and in the countless memories shared with patients and …

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• 29 January

  Presidential preference election

  

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• 25 January

  Bridge replacement on Mohave Road

  

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• 25 January

  Railroad Crossing on Main Street – Road Closure

  

  Main Street in Bouse will be closed to ALL traffic beginning mid-morning Friday (1/26/24) and remain closed through Sunday (1/28/24) to allow Arizona & California Railroad to replace the surface at their crossing. Road Closed and Detour signs will be used to inform traffic of the temporary route in and out of the affected area. Ingress and egress to the …

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• 11 January

  Fox’s statement on their lease

  

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• 10 January

  Delays on Highway 72

  

  Wednesday, Jan 10, 1pm

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• 10 January

  Former judge Charlene Shontz-Weis dies, memorial Saturday

  

  Charlene Shontz-Weis, age 78 of Parker, passed away on January 2nd surrounded by her family. She was born on October 24th, 1945. Charlene will be remembered as a thoughtful, generous, kind, sassy, and amazing individual, as well as a beloved Parker icon. Charlene is survived by her daughter, Julie Weis, and son, Joe C. Weis II. She is also survived …

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• 9 January

  Youth Off-Road Experience

  

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• 8 January

  It’s race week in Parker!

  

  This week, off-road racing returns in Parker, Arizona with an all-new version of a classic race: the Parker 400. This year, the race is in new hands, those of Josh and Matt Martelli, best known as founders of Mad Media and promoters of the Mint 400 in Las Vegas. The Martellis are coming into Parker on the friendliest terms possible, …

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• 3 January

  Native American Direct Loan Program – info

  

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December, 2023

• 4 December

  Some Christmas events

  

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November, 2023

• 29 November

  Santa visits Keys II before Lighted Boat Parade

  

  Santa made a surprise visit to the Keys II neighborhood beach along the Parker Strip Saturday, just before getting on a pontoon boat prepared by Karen Ward, Dave ‘River Dad’ Judy, Carol Judy and family, and joining the annual Lighted Boat Parade which started just after dark. The parade included a good number of illuminated boats, setting the holiday mood …

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• 27 November

  Prescribed burn planned near Parker

  

  Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker between December 2023 and March 2024, as weather and fuel conditions allow. The burn area is located seven miles northeast of Parker and one-half mile west of Parker Dam Road near Crossroads, on the California side of the Colorado River. “The removal and …

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• 27 November

  Christmas Art Mart

  

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• 15 November

  Supervisor Irwin, Governor Hobbs attend fiber internet groundbreaking

  

  La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs were among those who attended the groundbreaking of Wecom’s fiber internet project in Kingman on Tuesday. Wecom was the recipient of the largest broadband internet grant to establish high speed fiber internet service in La Paz and Mohave Counties to around 32,500 households. The inequity between those with good, …

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• 14 November

  Take a Kid Fishing

  

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• 10 November

  Veterans Day

  

  Crossroads is giving away a free breakfast, lunch or dinner to all vets dressed in uniform or vets out of uniform with a card get 10% off their meal…. includes family members.

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• 6 November

  Sheriff granted $3.9 million for public safety efforts

  

  Sheriff William Ponce and the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department have been awarded a grant from D.E.M.A (Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs). The grant will provide additional monies to the department under the border security, fencing and technology program. The $3.9 million in funding will allow the Sheriff’s Office to enhance public safety efforts for the next …

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October, 2023

• 23 October

  Sheriff joins kids anti-crime group

  

  This month, La Paz Sheriff William Ponce became a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, an anti-crime organization of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders, including more than 50 chiefs of police, sheriffs, and prosecutors in Arizona. For over 25 years, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members have spoken out in support of strategies proven to reduce crime by preparing …

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• 22 October

  Big River man arrested for attempted murder

  

  A Big River man has been arrested for attempted murder. The victim is not being released by the detectives investigating the case. On Saturday at approximately 9:25 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station and Needles Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to a victim who had been assaulted and suffered serious …

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• 5 October

  Fondomonte to lose Butler Valley water rights

  

  Fondomonte Arizona, a Saudi company that grows alfalfa for export to Saudi Arabia, is to lose water rights on all 4 of its Butler Valley leases after a move by Governor Katie Hobbs. Hobbs announced two decisions on Monday aimed at stopping the company’s operations, whose groundwater use has become controversial in recent years at a time of drought in …

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• 5 October

  Parker Elks turkey dinner + sponsorship

  

  Printable sponsorship form HERE.

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September, 2023

• 28 September

  Fentanyl seized

  

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• 27 September

  CRIT Head Start awarded federal grant to construct new school

  

  Colorado River Indian Tribes Head Start Program was recently awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children & Families in the amount of $13,826,500 for the purpose of constructing a new CRIT Head Start school. CRIT will match 20% of the awarded amount as a part of a non-federal cost-sharing requirement, bringing …

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• 26 September

  Breast cancer awareness month

  

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• 26 September

  Drowning on the lake Saturday

  

  A male victim drowned on Saturday on Lake Havasu, according to law enforcement. The name was not released. On Saturday, September 23rd at approximately 10:50 am, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the report of a drowning near Standard Wash in Lake Havasu. The Marine Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Dive Team arrived on scene and deployed …

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• 21 September

  Sheriff drug bust

  

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• 20 September

  Red Ribbon Week 2023

  

  Red Ribbon Week includes family fun day, business decorating contest and sponsorships including t-shirt and poster designs. Sign up by downloading forms in PDFs here: RRW 2023 Family Fun Day RRW 2023 Donation Page Business Decorating Contest RRW 2023

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• 18 September

  Man arrested for operating personal watercraft drunk

  

  On Saturday at around 4:30 pm, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement deputies responded to a report of a boating collision on the Colorado River near the area of Emerald Cove. A man named Robert Pena was allegedly operating a personal watercraft (PWC) northbound along the beach area of Emerald Cove when he collided with a moored …

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• 18 September

  Helicopter golf ball drop

  

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• 5 September

  Mayor Randy Hartless named as AWC Associate Dean

  

  From student to governing board member to professor, Randy Hartless’ story is woven around the years he’s spent at Arizona Western College. Now, his journey continues as he steps into a new administrative role as the Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College. “I’m excited and grateful to be named the new Associate Dean of La Paz County Entrepreneurial …

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• 5 September

  Truck found in Bouse Wash after storm

  

  Road seems likely to inflict vehicle damage

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• 3 September

  Semi driver charged with murder after serious accident involving 4 other vehicles in Parker

  

  An accident involving 4 vehicles and a semi truck in Parker left one dead and several seriously wounded on Sunday afternoon. The driver of the semi has been charged with second degree murder and police say they believe he was impaired. The accident occurred around 3:30 pm. Video posted to social media appeared to show the semi traveling at a …

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• 3 September

  Semi-involved accident in town of Parker

  

  Parker Live is seeking information from law enforcement, who have closed the road and are handling the scene. Meantime, bystander photos show a serious wreck. Updates when available.

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• 1 September

  Turkey dinner fundraiser

  

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August, 2023

• 29 August

  Accident on Highway 72

  REPORT: Bad accident on Highway 72 milepost 30. Helo landing on scene.

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• 25 August

  Man arrested after police chase on Highway 72 near Bouse

  

  A man was arrested after he led police on a chase on Highway 72 near Bouse Thursday. La Paz County Sheriff’s Deputies received information that there was a stolen vehicle in the area and were able to confirm this information through a license plate check, according to the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department. “The vehicle had pulled off the road …

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• 24 August

  La Paz County Republicans General Meeting

  

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• 15 August

  Deputies rescue woman and 6 year-old child from submerged vehicle after police chase

  

  A man allegedly led law enforcement officers on a pursuit Monday that ended when his vehicle submerged into an irrigation canal with his 6 year-old son and a female adult trapped inside. Deputies rescued the two occupants and arrested the suspect who fled the scene. On Monday, August 14th at around 3:35 pm, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department’s …

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• 13 August

  Services for Barbara Claw

  

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