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4:57pm– A power outage is affecting parts of the town of Parker. KLPZ radio is off the air. 5:50pm– An APS representative says the outage was caused by the failure of a switch bringing power from the Havasu area. Power restored. UPDATE: APS says they believe the outage was caused by a lightning strike. Thanks to John Croteau for the …
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Statements about Monday’s shooting
From Parker Police Chief Rod Mendoza: “The shooting incident that occurred yesterday was devastating and tragic to the entire community. The families directly affected are well known by everyone in our town. The emergency responders arrived quickly and worked diligently in trying to save a life but unfortunately the person did not survive. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under …
Read More »Officer-involved shooting in Parker
UPDATE: The original version of this article said that the suspect was in custody. Although this was true at the time, the suspect is now deceased. 3:31pm– Parker Police Chief Rod Mendoza confirmed that a CRIT Police officer shot a suspect near 19th Street and Mohave Avenue in Parker after the suspect was reported to be brandishing a hand gun. …
Read More »Chamber Seeks Office Assistant
Job Announcement Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Office Assistant-Visitor and Member Services The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Office Assistant, Visitor and Member Services. The position requires the following skills: • General office knowledge, procedures and office equipment • Excellent computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite to include …
Read More »Parker PD investigates recent burglaries
Parker PD Press Release: Police have been investigating burglaries that have occurred during the last several weeks. These thieves have been targeting businesses primarily from midnight to 5 a.m. At a majority of these scenes footprints and bicycle tire prints were left that evidentially led police to a residential area where convicted thieves reside. The suspects are adult males and …
Read More »PAACE honors coalition members, supporters
The Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment held an award luncheon Tuesday to honor those who it says deserve recognition for inter-agency work and community help with anti-drugs programs throughout the year. Cenpatico, the area’s mental health provider, awarded a check to PAACE for help with renovations, and local agencies and governments received awards.
Read More »Swearing in of new AWC board member
Arizona Western College District #2 has a new board member. The swearing-in of Melissa Wright was held in front of the La Paz campus and conducted by La Paz County Schools Superintendent Janice Shelton. In attendance were the college president Dr. Glenn E. Mayle, Associate Dean for La Paz County Services Rich Tozer, board members Anna Camacho and Randy Hartless, …
Read More »Parker Cash Mob Location Revealed
The location of Parker’s first cash mob was revealed earlier today on Facebook! Catch the details here!
Read More »Blue Cross to cover La Paz urgent care
La Paz Regional Hospital and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona have signed a three year contractual agreement which includes, for the first time, urgent care services. “We have been a Blue Cross provider for years,” said James Ehasz, hospital CFO, “and effective December 1, urgent care is included in our contract.” The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona network …
Read More »Roadworks on 72 next week
Arizona Public Service crews will be working on State Route 72 near milepost 46 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily beginning Monday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 9. Intermittent lane restrictions can be expected during work hours. ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for APS construction equipment and personnel.
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