John Wright

John is Editor of Parker Live. He is also the host of a daily afternoon radio show on KLPZ 1380am and a documentary filmmaker.

Amy Watts winner of Miss La Paz pageant

Amy Watts was this year’s winner at the Miss La Paz County scholarship pageant, announced at the La Paz County Fair Saturday night. Amy won the Talent and Interview portions of the pageant. The first runner-up was Alisha Cruz, who won the Swimsuit portion (in a tie) and the ‘Neat as a Pin’ portion. Stephanie Lee picked up the Quality …

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Accident on Hwy 95

A two-vehicle accident at Highway 95 and Resort Drive occurred just before 6pm and sent three people to the hospital. A Cadillac sedan with Wyoming plates collided with a Honda Accord. The lady who drove the Cadillac was taken from the car before medics arrived because of concerns about smoke. She had an injury to her arm and said her …

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La Paz County Fair 2013

The La Paz County Fair 2013 opened today through Sunday, and features lots of fun for all the family, including: 1880’s Variety Show Hypno Joe USA American Thunder Monster Truck The Great American Duck Race City of Fun Amusement Carnival Pony Rides and Petting Zoo Linda Hulet, Clown of Many Faces Randy’s Freckle Farm Western Express Railroad Bubble Fun Water …

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Body of Parker resident found along river

The body of 39 year-old Phillip Forbis was recovered on the Colorado River yesterday. Forbis had been missing since February 28th and was last seen at Roadrunner Bar. His body was found near Patria Flats Day Use Area, around 6 miles north of the town of Parker, downstream from Roadrunner. Sheriff’s Department official had used sonar, dive teams, press releases, …

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DPS, other agencies to enforce ‘Move Over’ law

The Arizona Department of Public Safety says it will be enforcing the state’s Move Over law, requiring motorists to move one lane over while passing vehicles on the side of the road with flashing lights, including police, ambulances, fire trucks, tow trucks and others. Tragically, crashes involving emergency and other vehicles that are pulled over along highway shoulders claim hundreds …

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Phillip Forbis: missing person

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 …

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