On March 2nd, Phillip Forbis was entered as a missing person. He was last seen at Roadrunner Bar on March 1st. Information later developed that Forbis may have fallen into the Colorado River that night. Over the course of several days, Deputies from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department have walked the shoreline from Roadrunner to Sundance, searched the desert …
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Three arrests made after stolen car report
Parker Police Department On March 4, 2013 at approximately 1:30 pm Parker Police responded to the 1000 block of 12th street regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim stated he did not know how his car was stolen since he had locked his windows, doors and still had possession of the car keys. Two hours later the victim called the Police …
Read More »Arizona weather today
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s high country could get more than a foot of snow from a storm that’s spreading across the state Friday. The National Weather Service says up to 14 inches of snow is forecast for elevations above 6,500 feet. Those locations include Flagstaff, the White Mountains, the Kaibab Plateau and areas along the Mogollon Rim. Heavy snow …
Read More »Suspects arrested for possession of meth
On February 26th 2013, a Deputy from the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Highway 72 outside of Vicksburg. During the stop, the occupants of the vehicle, Harry Patch and Eduardo Reyna, were found to be in possession of approximately 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 2 ½ pounds of marijuana. These illegal drugs were destined for …
Read More »Bouse Wash rest area to close for renovations
The Bouse Wash rest area along Interstate 10 at milepost 52 west of Phoenix will receive upgrades to the facilities and plumbing system as part of a rest area rehabilitation program, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The rest area will close to the public on Monday, March 11 in order to receive new plumbing, update the restroom facilities …
Read More »Wild, Wild Wet!
The 36th Annual Parker Tube Float is coming June 8, 2013! Come celebrate the wild west experience with water at the famous Parker Strip Recreation Area! The fundraiser for the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing in its tradition with a theme and this year it’s wild! We are looking for western themed floats and floaters! There are cash …
Read More »Palo Verde nuclear emergency response test planned
The state of Arizona, Maricopa County and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station will be participating in a federally evaluated joint exercise of the Palo Verde Onsite and Offsite Response Plans on Wednesday, March 6. The exercise will involve more than 400 responders from volunteer organizations, local, county, state and federal agencies, tribal nations and Palo Verde to demonstrate their ability …
Read More »Hwy 89 closed near Page
ADOT says US 89 near Page, AZ is closed due to a “geological event” and not, as you might expect, due to today’s weather. Wintery conditions continue throughout the state: travelers advised. (Photo by ABC 15.)
Read More »Trout still left at La Paz County Park
Want to catch some fresh trout? Recently La Paz County Park Lagoon was stocked with fish for Take a Kid Fishing. Any trout that remain can be fished through this Sunday (February 24th). On Sunday, the nets will be removed and the trout will be free to take off into the Colorado River. You’ll need an Arizona fishing license, available …
Read More »Merritt in KC Hilites video
“There’s football towns, there’s baseball towns, and Parker, Arizona is an off-road racing town.” – Randy Merritt
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