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.

$100 winners

Here are the 5 lucky winners of KLPZ’s Cold Hard Cash promotion, in which the winners came to pick up their prize money as $100 bills frozen in blocks of ice. At least one told us they would take longer to thaw than to spend; we hope all five found something nice to spend them on! Thanks to all who …

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Coming soon: BITD BlueWater Challenge

In a year that’s been tough for the sport of off-road racing, consider this the sport’s message that it is alive and well, and not going anywhere. The Best In The Desert BlueWater Challenge is a brand new off-road race in Parker, Arizona, bringing the total number of BITD events in Parker to three every year. It’ll be a 2-day …

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Raymond Pulu turns himself in

Raymond Pulu voluntarily gave himself up to law enforcement in Parker yesterday, confirms the La Paz County Sheriff’s Department. “He came in with an attorney, so we don’t have any more information than we did at the time of the investigation,” said Lieutenant Bagby. No doubt Pulu will not be speaking to law enforcement but preparing for a defense in …

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UFOs or military flares?

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on my deck one weeknight and happened to observe in the eastern sky a bright light, appearing suddenly as if switched on. As it ‘switched off’ again, another one, further south, lit up, and then a third, fourth and fifth. We watched them for a few minutes before they went out, and then …

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Register here for your chance to win $100!

UPDATE: PROMO NOW CLOSED. THOSE WHO HAVE ENTERED, LISTEN OUT FRIDAY FROM 6AM! For the past few weeks at KLPZ 1380am, lucky winners have taken away $100 in cold, hard cash – a one-hundred dollar bill frozen in a block of ice – in the last heat of the summer. This week, you can quintuple your chances of winning, simply …

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Native Air Customer Appreciation Day

This Friday (Sept 17th), public service personnel including law enforcement, fire and medical personnel are welcome to Native Air’s customer appreciation day. The day begins with a Respiratory Emergency Lecture from 9-11am, followed by some recreational fun before dinner at La Paz County Park including jetskiing and boating (bring your toys!). Finally at 6pm buffet dinner will be served free …

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6 months without measurable rain!

Yes, we know, there have been some scattered showers, including some of the wet stuff falling in some areas on Monday night. But the official weather station for the National Weather Service recorded no rain on 6th Street in Parker, and hasn’t since March 8th, 2010. That means today marks a full six months since the last recorded rainfall in …

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Drug-endangered children seminar

On September 24, 2010, starting at 9:00 a.m., at the Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment (PAACE), 1309 West 9th St., the Arizona Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (AADEC) will be conducting a training seminar to provide technical assistance for Drug Endangered Children issues. The training seminar will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read on for more information.

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Will this be the last heat warning of the summer?

An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today and tomorrow (Fri and Sat). It will remain in effect until 8 p.m. each day, and includes temperatures of up to 115 degrees and increased humidity. After the weekend, though, the weather looks much more fitting for September in the Parker area, with maximum temps between …

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