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2017 in Parker began in a beautiful way.

Photo via Carissa H

Elvis manned the winning entry in the annual lighted boat parade Saturday night. Here it is at sunset!

If you’re in a sedan, you’re outnumbered.

Some may find this a comforting image this morning. Anyone planning a trip to the river for Thanksgiving?

Parker Motor Company employees on the 100th Year Celebration in Downtown Parker. For our piece on the past 100 years and what they looked like through the years, go HERE. KLPZ’s live broadcast is HERE until 6pm.

A normal weekday in Parker, Arizona.

Photo: Anthony N. A semi burned on Highway 72 south of Bouse Sunday evening. Occupants got out safely according to eyewitnesses, and no other vehicles were involved. The Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety and Bouse Fire Department were on scene. The highway was closed for a short time before reopening.

A forklift inadvertently dragged down a power pole around 11:57am on Friday, putting KLPZ radio off the air and leaving an outage between 6th and 18th Streets. A transformer caught fire, according to Parker Police Department. Power is now restored in at least some of the area.

As temperatures drop, Crystal Bartos heads to the beach at Pirate’s Den on the Parker Strip every weekend starting this Saturday at 9am. If you’d like to join her, whatever your level, bring a yoga mat or beach towel and $12.