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.

Viewfinder: Downtown Experience

The Parker 425 Downtown Experience gets under way. Brush is burned ahead of Saturday’s race. Join klpz1380.com Saturday for live coverage to your home or mobile.

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Man tased after grabbing butcher knife

Parker Police Department On January 30, 2013 at approx. 2:00 pm Parker and CRIT Police Officers responded to a call of people fighting in the area of Eagle and Riverside Drive in Parker. When officers arrived the suspect was found inside of his home yelling at relatives and moving around in a violent manner. When the officers asked the suspect …

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Women and policing

Parker Police Department Just during the last seven weeks the Parker Police Department responded to 14 Domestic Violence calls. One incident involved a Machete and another involved a woman being punched in the face and choked by her boyfriend. These are a few of many cases of Domestic Violence within our community. Many cases involve physical injuries but more times …

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La Paz County rooting for the 49ers

According to Facebook data, La Paz County is rooting for the 49ers for this weekend’s Superbowl. Facebook has released the most accurate NFL fandom map ever created, showing which counties support which teams. Overall, La Paz County supports the Arizona Cardinals (which sets it apart from both Mohave County to the north and Yuma County to the south, both of …

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Introducing: iRaffle 2

Got $25? Then you can play to win an Apple bundle including iPhone 5, iPad Mini, MacBook Air and more, and help Player’s 9th Street Youth Center in the process! Watch the parody intro here.

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Parker 425 to be biggest ever

The upcoming BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 is on track to be the biggest ever, according to Best in the Desert’s Casey Folks. It’s the first big race of the season and “everybody’s excited about Parker”. Watch this quick interview with Folks below:

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