(Morristown) – As temperatures begin to warm up, locals and tourists alike have begun flocking to valley lakes in hopes of securing a space along the shoreline to camp, fish, swim, or simply dip their toes in the water. This year, those visiting Lake Pleasant Regional Park are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot. "The water levels at Lake Pleasant Regional Park are unusually high this year, and high water levels impact the amount of shoreline we have available for day-use and camping opportunities," said R.J. Cardin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director. The water stored at Lake Pleasant Regional Park comes from two main sources: the Colorado River via the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal, and runoff from the Agua Fria River. CAP pumps Colorado River water into the lake during the fall and winter months, and releases water during the spring and summer. Staff anticipate this challenge will continue to occur thru mid-July until CAP has drawn down e...

Due to a special event, the junction of US 60 and US 93 at the south roundabout in downtown Wickenburg will close briefly on Monday, April 3, from 11:30 a.m. to noon and again on Friday, April 7, from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The closures will allow more than 200 horses and riders participating in the 71st annual Desert Caballeros trail ride to cross US 60 safely. What to expect during the closures: Eastbound US 60 will be closed at milepost 110 prior to Tegner Street. Westbound US 60 will be closed at milepost 110 prior to the Hassayampa River Bridge. Traffic destined for northbound US 93 will be stopped at the westbound US 60 closure. Southbound US 93 will be closed at the south roundabout prior to milepost 200. The Wickenburg Police Department will enforce the closures and provide traffic control. Drivers will need to wait for horses to pass through, with no alternate routes suggested. Drivers should proceed through the area with caution. For the most current information about highway ...

Work has resumed on State Route 287 (Florence Boulevard), located east of Interstate 10 in Casa Grande, following a stop in work until temperatures allowed for paving. SR 287 will have lane restrictions between I-10 and Hacienda Road from 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, to 5 a.m.Thursday, March 30, for paving. Traffic will be alternated to the open lane and guided through the work zone by a pilot vehicle, work crews and traffic devices. SR 287 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions between SR 87 and La Palma Road from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m.weekdays beginning Thursday, March 30, through mid-April for paving. The $2.2 million improvement project includes milling and replacing existing pavement, applying a double chip seal coat, crack sealing shoulders and replacing pavement markings on a 10-mile stretch of road that extends from I-10 to State Route 87 (Arizona Boulevard) at La Palma Road. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions and closures, but it’s possible th...

Westbound Interstate 10 will be narrowed to one lane at the Loop 303 from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, March 31, for bridge maintenance work. Drivers are advised to use caution while merging into the open travel lane. The I-10 ramps to northbound Loop 303 will remain open. Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment. ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions and closures, but it’s possible that unscheduled impacts might occur because of weather or other factors. For the most current information about highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov , follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving. For more information, please contact the ADOT Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or email Projects@azdot.gov

A clothes designer in Colombia is making a line of bulletproof fashions for celebrities and politicians. I can hear it at the next Oscars: "Who are you wearing?" "Oh, Kevlar." There's a new book out, called "No One Cares About Crazy People." You'd have to be a nut to write something like that, so I have no interest. Queen Elizabeth II is advertising for a Royal Pillow Fluffer. I'd like to point out that my career guidance counselor never mentioned that field... Apparently, the current Royal Pillow Fluffer has a problem fluffing even when he's not around pillows. It's National Book Week. Yeah, I just read that on my kindle...

Of course you're going to be stinky and sweaty after a long run or working in the garden. But what if you're stinky and sweaty at 2 p.m. on a Wednesday and all you've done is sit at your desk all day? That's when you need some help. Prevention magazine outlined five surprising, natural ways you can fight body odor. 1. Choose natural fabrics. Instead of wearing synthetic fabrics, switch to cotton because it will better absorb perspiration and then allow it to evaporate. 2. Skip the garlic and onions. Garlic and onions not only give you bad breath, but also can be absorbed in your body in such a way that the odor is released in your sweat. In addition, these strong cooking odors can cling to your hair and clothes and will stay there until you shampoo your hair and launder your clothing. 3. Apply some apple cider vinegar. if you're looking for a natural underarm deodorant, use apple cider vinegar. Really! Just apply it directly to your armpits to kill body odor...