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PRESS RELEASE from the LA PAZ COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT: On October 22, 2010 at approximately 10:41 hours, William Walzak was arrested for Escape and Felony Flight (from Law Enforcement). On the above date at approximately 10:15 hours, William Walzak was appearing before Superior Court Judge Richard Weiss for a pending case, at which time he was remanded to the custody …

APS will have a brief outage, Monday, October 25th., from 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. This outage will be affecting the Town of Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse and Utting. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

A small plane on its way from Van Nuys to Parker crashed yesterday, killing 3 on board and 3 horses on the ground, according to multiple news reports. The Associated Press says: The cause of the crash was under investigation. The skies were overcast at the time of the crash. The plane was registered to a Calabasas company, Gregor said. He …

This Thursday Youth 4 Youth will be visiting local businesses to encourage them to decorate their buildings for Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd-31st.  They will also have red bows available to purchase for a small donation.  The judging for the decorated businesses will be on Thursday the 28th of October and the best decorated business will receive a large gift …

The Parker Broncs football team appears to be all but unstoppable after tonight’s away game in Chino Valley. The Broncs came away with a 19 – 7 win after an exciting game of twists and turns. At the end of the third quarter the score was still 0 – 0, so it was an incredible last quarter with the Broncs …

On October 7, 2010, Bruce Ronald Pope was arrested for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Pope had fled California after serving time for a Sex Offense Against a Minor. The La Paz County Criminal Investigations Division was contacted by the U.S. Marshal’s Service who requested assistance locating Pope. Pope was located at the La Paz County Park Space …

Movies in the Park will be showing Nightmare Before Christmas this Friday at 7pm in the grassy area by the Splash Pad.  It’s free for the whole family!  Just bring your blankets and chairs.  Snacks are available in the Players 9th Street Youth Center, but you may bring your own as well 🙂  You can contact Melissa at 669-0175 or …

We have had a soldier contact us from Forward Operating Base Davis Afghanistan.  Their Stryker team is at the location and they are lacking the basic necessities.  They are requesting microwaveable food and snacks and they really need personal care items such as tooth brushes etc.  We need to ship immediately.  If you can help please call Barbara Risen at 928-667-4564.  We need to get the stuff …

Kids five years old and younger will have better access to the early education and health services that prepare them to succeed in school, thanks to a $3,985,616 check presented by First Things First (FTF) to community leaders last Thursday. “This check represents the on-going commitment of Arizona’s voters to children in the La Paz/Mohave region,” said FTF Executive Director …

On October 8, 2010, a La Paz County jury convicted Michael Roth, 45, of Quartzsite, AZ, of two counts of Disorderly Conduct. Roth faces up to six months in jail for each count. The case was heard over two days in La Paz County Superior Court with Judge Michael Burke presiding. The case was prosecuted by Matthew Elias. On April …