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.

Top 20 Internet Comments About Bernie The Skeleton

After Parker’s ‘Bernie The Skeleton’ story hit the news Monday, it did what we expected and went viral. People are now getting a laugh out of the Bernie discovery all across the nation and the world, with news coverage from outlets like Fox News, Associated Press, NBC, USA Today, The Daily Mail and more. Below, Parker Live presents the 20 …

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Divers find fake skeleton tea party at bottom of river

UPDATE: If you know Bernie The Skeleton’s story, where he came from or how he got there, get in touch with Parker Live by clicking HERE! Don’t worry: we think it’s funny and will keep you anonymous. UPDATE 2: Nationwide, this story is making people laugh at Fox News (link), ABC Action News (link), NBC 12 News (link) The Arizona …

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To The Editor: Have you seen this boat? – RECOVERED

From Ashley B: Hey John, I’m hoping you can get this on Parker Live ASAP. This boat was stolen from our Ontario, CA dealership @ 3 am this morning. Hoping to get the word out and recover it! Thanks for your help. Okay friends: This boat was stolen from Sun Country Marine in Ontario at 3 a.m. this morning (Friday, …

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Half an inch of rain in a few minutes Saturday

Cloud-to-ground lightning, loud thunder, sheets of rain and strong gusts of wind – it all happened in just a few minutes on Saturday evening when Parker, AZ received over half an inch of rainfall. The Arizona Monsoon isn’t until summer, but this storm had all the characteristics desert people are used to seeing during the annual stormy season, including flowing …

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Suspected drug dealer arrested in Parker

On April 22nd 2015 at 9:50 pm, Ruth Bartley was arrested for Transportation of Dangerous Drugs for Sale. The La Paz County Task Force has been looking into allegations that a female by the name of Ruth Bartley has been selling large quantities of methamphetamine on the CRIT Reservation and within the Town of Parker. According to some sources, Bartley …

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La Paz County set to borrow $1.1 million for vehicles, sewer infrastructure

A proposal to finance $1.132 million for new Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicles and new wastewater infrastructure north of Parker was heard by the La Paz County Board of Supervisors Monday. $530,000 of the plan would allow the County to purchase 10 new patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department, replacing old vehicles which have 130k or even 200k miles on them. …

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Chamber makes presentation to Tribes

The Colorado River Indian Tribes was honored at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer by Mary Hamilton, the Chamber’s Director. Mary said it was a great privilege to work with the Tribes on all sorts of projects and mutual interests, and that CRIT had been a long-time member of the Chamber and supporter of the community. Tribal Council …

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A new juvenile probation program, a new veterans’ court

Juveniles on probation will be learning self-regulation skills in a new mandatory program by La Paz County Probation Department, while their parents are given the opportunity to be part of a support group. Beginning in May, the Probation Department will be conducting an ongoing program to teach court-involved youth self-regulation skills, meeting at the Probation Office for about an hour …

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Viewfinder: Horseless carriages on tour

The Horseless Carriage Club of America is in Parker this week, on their ‘Cruising the River’ tour. Around 20 of the earliest automobiles that ever existed are being hand-cranked and ran around the Parker area, drawing a crowd at restaurants and parks wherever they go. The 1-cylinder and 2-cylinder carriages are owned by the members of the Western Gaslight group. …

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