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APS has advised that there will be a few more short power outages Tuesday and Wednesday (September 4th and 5th) to connect some new lines that were not connected last week. These are scheduled outages unconnected to the recent spate of summer storms. Power will be restored relatively quickly.
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Via Jason N. Unidentified boat wrecked on the Colorado River. Buckskin Fire Department attending.
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Storm brings late afternoon power outages
Photograph: Eric Tolbert A series of power outages rolled across La Paz County with a storm that downed some power poles and tripped some breakers, according to APS. KLPZ 1380am was off the air for over half an hour while power was being reconnected, and a series of Emergency Alert System broadcasts warned of “deadly lightning” and damaging winds. The …
Read More »Hit Stroke’s this Labor Day weekend!
Karaoke is 10pm-2am Friday and Saturday. See you there!
Read More »Burke’s TRO Order
Click below for a PDF copy of Judge Burke’s Temporary Restraining Order intended to restrict the actions of Quartzsite’s Town Council yesterday.
Read More »La Paz County unofficial election results
UPDATE 8/29 10:20am– La Paz County Recorder Shelly Baker says there are 216 ballots still left to count. This means the Republican race for Sheriff is either candidate’s to take, and it could also make a difference in one or two of the other races. The first unofficial election results were posted by La Paz County Elections Department before 8:35pm. Based …
Read More »Quartzsite Town Manager placed on administrative leave
Quartzsite Town Manager Alex Taft was placed on administrative leave today by a majority of the Quartzsite Common Council. The details were discussed in executive session, behind closed doors. Taft is going to remain on the payroll, but must hand over keys and other town property while on leave. She will be checking in with the Town each morning from …
Read More »Election today
La Paz County votes today in the 2012 primary election. Parker Live reminds you to exercise your power as a voter. For frequently asked questions, visit HERE.
Read More »Quartzsite Special Meeting Controversy
This article is the active post on this subject at Parker Live. Further news on the subject will be added in the form of updates at the bottom. ———- “I believe that we are being blocked by the Town administration from having our special meeting. This is our only recourse.” – Mark Orgeron The Quartzsite Town Council adjourned every item …
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