A man was arrested in Earp during a traffic stop for possession of multiple narcotics and being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Monday at approximately 11:23 pm, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department contacted Ivan Rasho, …
Read More »Man arrested at traffic stop in Earp
A man was arrested in Earp during a traffic stop for possession of multiple narcotics and being a fe…
Fundraiser for family of local tow truck driver in fatal accident
A fundraiser is active for the family of a local tow truck driver who lost his life in a fatal accid…
CRIT signs historic water lease agreement under federal bill
The Colorado River Indian Tribes has signed the first agreement under a historic federal bill passed…
Governor Katie Hobbs meets with officials in Parker
The governor made her stop Tuesday, March 27th and visited La Paz County and the Colorado River Indi…
Judge puts brakes on water transfer from rural La Paz County to City of Queen Creek
A judge has put the brakes on a transfer of water from a farm along the Colorado River in rural La P…
Gunshot at Western Park leaves female in critical condition, suspect wanted
A gunshot at Western Park in Parker left a female victim in critical condition and a suspect is want…
Free pizza, festival and ribbon cutting this weekend at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut in Parker is having a 3-day grand re-opening event this weekend that involves fun for the …
WATCH: Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson on KLPZ
Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson stopped by the studio of KLPZ 1380am in Parker to chat with mor…
Off-road racing returns to Parker February 24th
The second big off-road race of 2024 is coming up on Saturday, February 24th with related events sla…
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Fundraiser for family of local tow truck driver in fatal accident
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CRIT signs historic water lease agreement under federal bill
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Judge puts brakes on water transfer from rural La Paz County to City of Queen Creek
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Gunshot at Western Park leaves female in critical condition, suspect wanted
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Free pizza, festival and ribbon cutting this weekend at Pizza Hut
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WATCH: Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson on KLPZ
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Off-road racing returns to Parker February 24th
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Dr. Braunstein remembered by La Paz Regional Hospital, patients
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Former judge Charlene Shontz-Weis dies, memorial Saturday
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It’s race week in Parker!
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Santa visits Keys II before Lighted Boat Parade
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Prescribed burn planned near Parker
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Supervisor Irwin, Governor Hobbs attend fiber internet groundbreaking
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Sheriff granted $3.9 million for public safety efforts
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On boat patrol with La Paz County Sheriff
Parker Live spent 2 hours on boat patrol with the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department recently, to find out what they do, to see the most common river law violations and give the public an idea of what their typical processes are like. The Sheriff’s Department allowed us …
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WATCH: Former Sheriff drives wrong truck away
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River Cribs II
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To The Editor: Do wakesurfing boats belong on the river?
“John, Parker Live needs to address the controversy over wake / surf boats on the river. Many private docks have been damaged by the huge wakes this summer alone. The river isn’t big enough for what they want to do. Everybody likes to have fun but people are …
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To the Editor: Why are some bars still open after orders to close?
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To The Editor: Is this traffic light acting weird?
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To The Editor: On Sandy Giles ‘Cold Case’
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To The Editor: River so low!
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Woman on 1600-mile Colorado River trek passes through Parker
Vanessa Keating has been on a one-woman trek along the Colorado River since the beginning of August. She’s now passing through the Parker area and on the final stretch of her trip, which she has been documenting online to help raise awareness about the water crisis facing the …
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OP-ED: Will Lake Havasu and the Parker Strip drop in elevation like Mead and Powell?
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5 ways to enjoy the outdoors while social distancing
NEWS
May, 2024
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8 May
Man arrested at traffic stop in Earp
A man was arrested in Earp during a traffic stop for possession of multiple narcotics and being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Monday at approximately 11:23 pm, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department contacted Ivan Rasho, 37 of Earp, during a traffic enforcement stop near Highway 62 and …
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6 May
Fundraiser for family of local tow truck driver in fatal accident
A fundraiser is active for the family of a local tow truck driver who lost his life in a fatal accident on April 10th. A Toe Truck held a procession for Adrian A. Lara. “He loved his job and loved being a ‘heavy hooker’ as he would say,” reads the fundraiser. “Adrian passed away on his son’s 12th birthday. Adrian …
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April, 2024
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29 April
CRIT signs historic water lease agreement under federal bill
The Colorado River Indian Tribes has signed the first agreement under a historic federal bill passed by both houses of Congress and signed by President Biden. On Friday, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores and tribal leaders were joined in Parker by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and other officials, where the …
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March, 2024
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27 March
Governor Katie Hobbs meets with officials in Parker
The governor made her stop Tuesday, March 27th and visited La Paz County and the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
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19 March
KLPZ Morning Show: Keith’s food prepped
Juanita meal preps for Keith while she’s gone. Listen to this and many other topics on KLPZ’s Morning Show from 6-10 am Monday through Friday on 1380am and online at klpz1380.com.
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February, 2024
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24 February
Judge puts brakes on water transfer from rural La Paz County to City of Queen Creek
A judge has put the brakes on a transfer of water from a farm along the Colorado River in rural La Paz County to the city of Queen Creek near Phoenix, a win for a coalition of western Arizona counties who came together to fight the move. In 2018, GSC Farm near Cibola agreed to sell and transfer its entitlement …
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19 February
Gunshot at Western Park leaves female in critical condition, suspect wanted
A gunshot at Western Park in Parker left a female victim in critical condition and a suspect is wanted by Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department. On Sunday at approximately 8:24 pm, CRIT Police and Parker Police were dispatched to Western Park on Desert Avenue in reference to shots fired. As officers arrived on scene they found a female victim …
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15 February
Free pizza, festival and ribbon cutting this weekend at Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut in Parker is having a 3-day grand re-opening event this weekend that involves fun for the whole family, including ‘Carnival Day’ on Saturday. The restaurant has been remodeled in recent weeks and the company is keen to celebrate, and to share the love with the public in Parker with free pizza, performances and more. Things get started on …
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9 February
WATCH: Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson on KLPZ
Legacy Racing’s Donald Jackson stopped by the studio of KLPZ 1380am in Parker to chat with morning host Keith Douglas about the upcoming Parker Dam 500 off-road race. Watch here! Race info at LegacyRacing.net.
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5 February
Off-road racing returns to Parker February 24th
The second big off-road race of 2024 is coming up on Saturday, February 24th with related events slated from Wednesday of that week. The Parker Dam 500 is organized by Legacy Racing and will be preceded by qualifying races, pre-runs and a Downtown Experience on Arizona Avenue in Parker. The fact that there are two races in Parker this winter …
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January, 2024
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31 January
Dr. Braunstein remembered by La Paz Regional Hospital, patients
From La Paz Regional Hospital: In Loving Memory of Dr. Braunstein It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Braunstein. Dr. Braunstein’s legacy will forever resonate in the halls where healing took place, in the lives he touched, and in the countless memories shared with patients and …
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25 January
Railroad Crossing on Main Street – Road Closure
Main Street in Bouse will be closed to ALL traffic beginning mid-morning Friday (1/26/24) and remain closed through Sunday (1/28/24) to allow Arizona & California Railroad to replace the surface at their crossing. Road Closed and Detour signs will be used to inform traffic of the temporary route in and out of the affected area. Ingress and egress to the …
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10 January
Former judge Charlene Shontz-Weis dies, memorial Saturday
Charlene Shontz-Weis, age 78 of Parker, passed away on January 2nd surrounded by her family. She was born on October 24th, 1945. Charlene will be remembered as a thoughtful, generous, kind, sassy, and amazing individual, as well as a beloved Parker icon. Charlene is survived by her daughter, Julie Weis, and son, Joe C. Weis II. She is also survived …
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8 January
It’s race week in Parker!
This week, off-road racing returns in Parker, Arizona with an all-new version of a classic race: the Parker 400. This year, the race is in new hands, those of Josh and Matt Martelli, best known as founders of Mad Media and promoters of the Mint 400 in Las Vegas. The Martellis are coming into Parker on the friendliest terms possible, …
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December, 2023
November, 2023
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29 November
Santa visits Keys II before Lighted Boat Parade
Santa made a surprise visit to the Keys II neighborhood beach along the Parker Strip Saturday, just before getting on a pontoon boat prepared by Karen Ward, Dave ‘River Dad’ Judy, Carol Judy and family, and joining the annual Lighted Boat Parade which started just after dark. The parade included a good number of illuminated boats, setting the holiday mood …
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27 November
Prescribed burn planned near Parker
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District will conduct prescribed burning near Parker between December 2023 and March 2024, as weather and fuel conditions allow. The burn area is located seven miles northeast of Parker and one-half mile west of Parker Dam Road near Crossroads, on the California side of the Colorado River. “The removal and …
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15 November
Supervisor Irwin, Governor Hobbs attend fiber internet groundbreaking
La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs were among those who attended the groundbreaking of Wecom’s fiber internet project in Kingman on Tuesday. Wecom was the recipient of the largest broadband internet grant to establish high speed fiber internet service in La Paz and Mohave Counties to around 32,500 households. The inequity between those with good, …
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10 November
Veterans Day
Crossroads is giving away a free breakfast, lunch or dinner to all vets dressed in uniform or vets out of uniform with a card get 10% off their meal…. includes family members.
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6 November
Sheriff granted $3.9 million for public safety efforts
Sheriff William Ponce and the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department have been awarded a grant from D.E.M.A (Arizona Department of Emergency Management and Military Affairs). The grant will provide additional monies to the department under the border security, fencing and technology program. The $3.9 million in funding will allow the Sheriff’s Office to enhance public safety efforts for the next …
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October, 2023
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23 October
Sheriff joins kids anti-crime group
This month, La Paz Sheriff William Ponce became a member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, an anti-crime organization of over 5,000 law enforcement leaders, including more than 50 chiefs of police, sheriffs, and prosecutors in Arizona. For over 25 years, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids members have spoken out in support of strategies proven to reduce crime by preparing …
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22 October
Big River man arrested for attempted murder
A Big River man has been arrested for attempted murder. The victim is not being released by the detectives investigating the case. On Saturday at approximately 9:25 a.m., deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department’s Colorado River Station and Needles Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to a victim who had been assaulted and suffered serious …
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5 October
Fondomonte to lose Butler Valley water rights
Fondomonte Arizona, a Saudi company that grows alfalfa for export to Saudi Arabia, is to lose water rights on all 4 of its Butler Valley leases after a move by Governor Katie Hobbs. Hobbs announced two decisions on Monday aimed at stopping the company’s operations, whose groundwater use has become controversial in recent years at a time of drought in …
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September, 2023
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27 September
CRIT Head Start awarded federal grant to construct new school
Colorado River Indian Tribes Head Start Program was recently awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children & Families in the amount of $13,826,500 for the purpose of constructing a new CRIT Head Start school. CRIT will match 20% of the awarded amount as a part of a non-federal cost-sharing requirement, bringing …
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26 September
Drowning on the lake Saturday
A male victim drowned on Saturday on Lake Havasu, according to law enforcement. The name was not released. On Saturday, September 23rd at approximately 10:50 am, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the report of a drowning near Standard Wash in Lake Havasu. The Marine Enforcement Unit and Sheriff’s Dive Team arrived on scene and deployed …
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20 September
Red Ribbon Week 2023
Red Ribbon Week includes family fun day, business decorating contest and sponsorships including t-shirt and poster designs. Sign up by downloading forms in PDFs here: RRW 2023 Family Fun Day RRW 2023 Donation Page Business Decorating Contest RRW 2023
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18 September
Man arrested for operating personal watercraft drunk
On Saturday at around 4:30 pm, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement deputies responded to a report of a boating collision on the Colorado River near the area of Emerald Cove. A man named Robert Pena was allegedly operating a personal watercraft (PWC) northbound along the beach area of Emerald Cove when he collided with a moored …
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5 September
Mayor Randy Hartless named as AWC Associate Dean
From student to governing board member to professor, Randy Hartless’ story is woven around the years he’s spent at Arizona Western College. Now, his journey continues as he steps into a new administrative role as the Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College. “I’m excited and grateful to be named the new Associate Dean of La Paz County Entrepreneurial …
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5 September
Truck found in Bouse Wash after storm
Road seems likely to inflict vehicle damage
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3 September
Semi driver charged with murder after serious accident involving 4 other vehicles in Parker
An accident involving 4 vehicles and a semi truck in Parker left one dead and several seriously wounded on Sunday afternoon. The driver of the semi has been charged with second degree murder and police say they believe he was impaired. The accident occurred around 3:30 pm. Video posted to social media appeared to show the semi traveling at a …
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3 September
Semi-involved accident in town of Parker
Parker Live is seeking information from law enforcement, who have closed the road and are handling the scene. Meantime, bystander photos show a serious wreck. Updates when available.
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August, 2023
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29 August
Accident on Highway 72
REPORT: Bad accident on Highway 72 milepost 30. Helo landing on scene.
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