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.

‘Isaiah 58 Project’ sues La Paz County

A Quartzsite church, which La Paz County says owes a sizable property tax bill, has sued the County with the help of the Alliance Defense Fund (ADF). The Isaiah 58 Project, whose primary ministry is serving meals to the poor, was sent a property tax bill for $50,000 by La Paz County Assessor George Nault in 2009 which was disputed …

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Save ‘Take a Kid Fishing’

The US Fish & Wildlife Service is currently performing an Environmental Assessment of Arizona’s fish stocking program that is expected to potentially affect the popular Take a Kid Fishing program at La Paz County Park each year. Walter Shontz is urging residents and visitors who have enjoyed Take a Kid Fishing to write Brie Darr, USFW, PO Box 1306, Albuquerque, …

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BLM considers giving land to LHC for a park

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is considering a request from Lake Havasu City for 280 acres of public land in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for the purpose of building a community park and related facilities. Public comment is requested. “We’re asking for public input on whether leasing 280 acres in Lake Havasu City is a …

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Yakima hearing: live

9:58- Welcome to our live coverage of the Yakima hearing at the La Paz Superior Court. The hearing is on Yakima’s ‘motion to compel’ the County to pay it’s debt to the company. A ‘Special Master’ may be appointed to facilitate discerning which funds can be used to pay Yakima, and to potentially decide – working with both parties and …

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New hearing in Yakima case

A new court hearing has been set in the La Paz County / Yakima case. The hearing will contain oral arguments from both sides on Yakima’s motion to compel the County to start setting aside funds and raising funds from other sources with which to pay Yakima. These other sources may include taking out bonds or selling land or other …

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Emergency at Earp creates traffic delays

3:03pm (AZ)- An incident on Highway 62 across the river from Parker in Earp, CA has delayed traffic at this hour as a helicopter lands to airlift one injured to hospital. At the moment both lanes of traffic are backed up as emergency crews deal with the incident. At least one lane is expected to open up shortly. UPDATE 3:45pm …

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Parker votes, Quartzsite recalls fail

Unofficial results for consolidated elections today in the towns of Parker and Quartzsite are in. In the Town of Parker Council election, Dan Beaver received 234 votes, Steve Madoneczky 166 votes, John Yackley 148 votes and Candy Escorza 101 votes. Three seats are open in the election. The number of votes required to seat a council member is currently 142, …

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Bar complaint against Apache County Attorney’s office

Apache County Attorney blames his Chief Deputy, former La Paz County Attorney Brannan ——– A formal bar complaint has been filed against Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting and former La Paz County Attorney Martin Brannan. The complaint alleges that they violated ethical standards and engaged in prosecutorial misconduct in a murder case. The Arizona Republic reports: According to the complaint, …

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Lost dog #37,732

This photo received today: John, We found this dog lost in the Lakeside area. He jumped into my wife’s car and would not get out. He is very friendly and has been taken care of very well. I hope that you can help find his family. Please call KLPZ at (928) 669-9274 if you know where this little guy belongs.

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