La Paz County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 was the subject of a Board of Supervisors’ work session May 13. Much of the focus was on the general fund and
The Parker Town Council has approved a bid from Precise Builders of Fort Mohave, Ariz. to remodel half of the Town’s building at 1112-20 Arizona Avenue for a new Parker
A project thatâs been in the works for more than two years is nearing completion. The Town of Parkerâs Magistrate Court moved into their new home at 1112 Arizona Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The move takes the Magistrate Court out of Town Hall and puts it in a home of its own.
The Magistrate Court will occupy one-half of the building, which had been used for retail shops and offices. The new courthouse includes a reception area with key card access to the courtroom and reception office area, a bullet-proof reception window, a public and private bathroom, file room, court clerk office, jury room, judgeâs office, break room, courtroom with judgeâs bench, jury seating, and a prisoner holding area.
Two suspects in the shooting incidents Nov. 26 have reportedly waived extradition to Nevada. Kayleigh Lewis and Shawn McDonnell are facing charges in Arizona and Nevada related to several shooting incidents in both states. They had an extradition hearing Dec. 8 in La Paz County Superior Court. A statement from the Clerk of the Superior Courtâs office said they both signed papers waiving extradition.
A hearing to review the matter has been set for 9 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2021 in La Paz County Superior Court.
Lewis and McDonnell, along with McDonnellâs brother, Christopher, are facing multiple felony charges in shooting incidents that took place the morning of Nov. 26 in Henderson, Nev. and north of Parker on State Route 95. The trio are accused of wounding four people at a convenience store in Henderson, along with killing 22-year-old Kevin Mendiola.