Breaking: The licensed Chief Plant Operator at Buckskin Sanitary District has resigned. A spokesperson for the sewer district north of Parker confirmed that a new licensed operator would be hired as soon as possible, potentially as early as today.

We’re looking for people with stories or thoughts about the legendary Goatman, with sightings in the Parker area going back at least 40 years. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us on-camera for this locally-made documentary film, please contact . Thanks!

Most of power is restored in Wenden, about 60 families without power. Most of power should be restored by Noon, the rest throughout the day because of lack of access to some areas. Anyone without power please go to Basha’s in Wickenburg and purchase 10 lbs of dry ice & mail receipt to APS, P.O. Box 53933 STA 36108 Phx., …

APS has advised us that power has been restored to the town of Bouse, but that around 300 customers in Wenden remain without power as crews try to make it to locations for repairs. An APS spokeswoman says that may take another couple of hours, but she hoped residents in Wenden may be reconnected tonight. If residents need refrigeration, dry …

APS tells Parker that the Bouse area is experiencing a storm-caused power outage, and that it is working to solve the problem. In addition, the Wenden area may experience some interruptions as APS deals with many downed power lines in the area. The number for enquiries about service is 1(800) 253-9405.

After reporting that the last time it rained in Parker was over 5 months ago, local Twitter user Katie Turnbow posted this photo with the caption: “Yea! Best day ever! I may actually get rain at my house tonight! This storm is huge! Woot!!!!”. Also reported: “Power lines are down on HWY 72 mile post 38. Detour Quartzsite, AZ”

Piranha 3D isn’t the kind of movie likely to win any Oscars. The crazy horror flick shot on Lake Havasu fits in the genre which adult audiences like at the summer box office, but not typically picked by critics. This video is a plea by the cast and crew of Piranha 3D to be considered for Oscars “in all categories” …

One of the packages sent to our troops in Afghanistan from Parker this 4th of July was for a very special member of our forces. Here are pictures of him receiving the items. To the person that contributed this box of dog goodies, thank you, you thought outside of the box and came up with a winner.

Q: Hi John and everybody. Do you suppose that Bizland was a strong supporter of Obama and didn’t like the way we think here in the outback, so they retaliated by pulling the plug? – King Clapperton A: Haha, anything is possible King! Not that we’re politically partisan, or anything. Seriously, Bizland unwittingly treated the people of this community very …

A recall effort organized by Parker resident Joyce Hiatt-Curren targeting La Paz County Sheriff Don Lowery became more vocal within the past week as the organizers emailed Parker Live with a list of reasons to recall Lowery, and Lowery responded to the recall in the Parker Pioneer. Click through to read both sides.