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3:07pm– Earlier today, Parker Live reported with a headline, “Don’t worry…” that the fire burning in the Parker valley was a controlled burn. We’re now hearing that it may not be completely under control. A fire tanker has reportedly been moved to a nearby residence to protect it, as the fire is within a quarter-mile from the location. In addition, …

The CRIT Environmental Protection Office Director visited the Chamber of Commerce after lunchtime today, telling Chamber staff that trash, barrels and inner tubes are clogging Headgate Dam. They are requiring that the items be cleaned up immediately or the Chamber could be ticketed and fined up to $5,000. Tourism Director Mary Hamilton sent out an email shortly after 2 o’clock to …

With Yakima Company rejecting La Paz County’s $9.2 million settlement offer, the Board of Supervisors have scheduled an executive session for Tuesday to meet with its attorneys and “review Yakima’s proposal…” The item following the executive session on Tuesday’s agenda is potential action with regard Yakima’s counter offer, a portion of the special meeting which will be open to the …

The new Travel Channel show ‘Mancations‘ premiered Sunday night with their Parker-based episode. The show follows hosts Evan and Gareth as they experience the best of Parker, AZ recreational life, including watersports, off-roading and shooting. First, local ski instructor Chris O takes the guys out on the river for a lesson in waterskiing, wakeboarding and battleboarding. The show was shot …

Yuma police say five people have been killed in a shooting that has forced authorities to close schools and the courthouse. Read more here.

Each year, the most academically accomplished Pop Warner athletes compete for Academic All-American status. This process begins at the association level and up through each of the eight Pop Warner regions to the national level. This year Pop Warner announced they received a record number of more than 9,700 All American applications. Cameron Anderson, a 7th grade student at Wallace …

La Paz County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that three people died in Friday’s 2-vehicle collision south of Poston, which included a Parker woman and her children. The tragic collision closed Mohave Road between Blythe, CA and Parker, AZ for several hours while federal authorities helped CRIT Police investigate the accident. In addition, a drowning occurred at the La Paz County …

3:19– A serious two-vehicle accident has occurred on Mohave Road between Blythe/I-10 and Parker near the town of Poston, AZ. Traffic is affected northbound at McCabe Rd and southbound at Scott Rd two miles south of Blythe, and is reportedly being detoured on 14th Street. 3 medical helicopters were dispatched to the scene along with multiple ground responders. Early unconfirmed reports …

On Thursday May 26th 2011, the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office presented a “letter of commendation” to 10 year-old Rhaegan Palma at the Salome Elementary School assembly. This was awarded to Rhaegan due to her bravery on May 14th, when she entered a burning residence to save her grandmothers life. The following is the narrative that was written on the …

According to a report in the Palo Verde Times, Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) police served a Tribal eviction notice to tenants of the Blythe Boat Club off Highway 95 on Wednesday. The Boat Club has been in litigation with CRIT for a number of years. Please click here to visit the Palo Verde Times for the full story and click …