The below is a speech given by the Soroptimists’ Sheri Newman honoring Neola “Sis” Voegtli with the organization’s ‘Making a Difference for Women Award’. It is my honor today to present to you our honoree for our “Making a Difference for Women Award” winner, Neola “Sis” Voegtli. The award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts have made …
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It’s coming…
Josh’s desk has changed – it now resides at Parker Area Tourism – and here’s a brief trailer for one of the biggest events on the organization’s calendar. Get ready! It’s coming… the 37th Annual Parker Tube Float:
Read More »Ehrenberg I-10 exit to be closed Monday
The Arizona Department of Transportation is in the process of improving the Interstate 10 Ehrenberg traffic interchange (Exit 1) and will need to close the eastbound on- and off-ramps for several hours early Monday, March 24th. The eastbound off-ramp will be closed from midnight to 2 a.m. The eastbound on-ramp will be closed from 2 to 4 a.m. Motorists are …
Read More »Can you identify these people?
The people pictured here on security camera are accused of robbing Teri’s Health & Water, a long-term business on Joshua Avenue in Parker. Authorities are currently asking for any information anyone may have on the identities of the people pictured. The vehicle in the footage is described as an older, all-black car with black rims with a white sticker on …
Read More »Highway 95: Traffic flowing again after accident
A single vehicle rollover collision just north of Bill Williams Bridge closed Highway 95 for a time during this morning’s commute. The highway is now open again after the Arizona Department of Public Safety attended the scene. The accident involved a single passenger car with injuries to the driver. No fatalities are being reported at this time. Traffic was stopped …
Read More »Viewfinder: C-130 at Parker Airport
A C-130 Hercules full of U.S. Marines on training exercises spends the day at Parker Airport while the high winds ground the plane. Photo via Melissa Wright Photography. (Thanks to Andy Jones and Kyle Conlon for the correction on the plane model.)
Read More »Power outage scheduled for Wednesday morning
APS is to take a second scheduled power outage Wednesday morning at around 9:30 a.m, according to APS Energy Delivery Section Leader John Croteau. The areas affected will be from Rio Lindo Shores though Lakeside and Highland Estates north of Parker. The outage is expected to last around 10 minutes. Earlier this month APS said it was performing routine maintenance …
Read More »Captured. Man escapes from jail, $11,000 reward
UPDATE Tuesday 3:35 p.m.: Reports that Mickey has been captured by law enforcement in Blythe, CA. Via Parker PD. UPDATE Tuesday 2:00 p.m.: The reward has been increased to $11,000 for information leading to the arrest of Mickey Anderson. Suspected murderer Mickey Anderson (pictured), has escaped from the CRIT Detention Facility. Anderson, who was being held for homicide, should be …
Read More »Sheriff and CRIT partner up to get tough on meth
The La Paz County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The agreement allows the Narcotics Task Force to assist CRIT with narcotics enforcement in La Paz County. A Sheriff’s Office Press Release says: “Over the years, non-Tribal Members have been coming to the reservation to use it has …
Read More »La Paz County students to gather at State Capitol on tobacco issues
On Tuesday, March 18th, students from La Paz County will take a STAND against tobacco use at the Arizona State Capitol. Students Taking a New Direction (STAND) is organizing their first legislative day on March 18th. More than 250 students from 25 local youth chapters will gather at the State Capitol to showcase their efforts to pass local legislation that …
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