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.

Parker man indicted in baby murder

On January 31, 2012, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a two count indictment against Brice Thompson Little, 21, a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, for a violation of Second Degree Murder of a Child and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury to a Child. The indictment alleges that, on March 29, 2011, while Little was living …

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Trick Truck Challenge

20 of the 34 Trick Trucks entered in the 2012 Blue Water Resort & Casino Parker 425 have signed up to take part in this year’s Trick Truck Challenge. This will be the second year for the Trick Truck Challenge that saw over $134,000 in bonus money paid out in 2011. To be eligible for the year-long Challenge, Trick Truck …

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Your guide to the BWRC Parker 425

Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Saturday, fans will be treated to a variety of events relating to the Best in the Desert BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425. Here’s your guide to the week’s events! Click an image for information.

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Warning: off-road fever alert

Off-road fever is a debilitating disease that is known to afflict many residents and visitors of the Parker area at this time of year. There’s no known cure, though doctors say it is possible to manage the symptoms this weekend. What symptoms afflict the patient suffering from off-road fever? Patients will experience a draw toward areas of open desert; in …

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On this weekend…

Montana Days at the American Legion, Big River, this evening, from 1pm. Game Day, Parker Community / Senior Center, Parker, this evening, from 3pm. Winter Visitor Appreciation Day, VFW 7061, Parker, Saturday, 5pm. Arizona Counties and their Most Colorful Characters by Lyle Browning, La Paz County Board of Supervisors Boardroom, Sunday, 2:30pm.

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