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.

Women and policing

Parker Police Department Just during the last seven weeks the Parker Police Department responded to 14 Domestic Violence calls. One incident involved a Machete and another involved a woman being punched in the face and choked by her boyfriend. These are a few of many cases of Domestic Violence within our community. Many cases involve physical injuries but more times …

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La Paz County rooting for the 49ers

According to Facebook data, La Paz County is rooting for the 49ers for this weekend’s Superbowl. Facebook has released the most accurate NFL fandom map ever created, showing which counties support which teams. Overall, La Paz County supports the Arizona Cardinals (which sets it apart from both Mohave County to the north and Yuma County to the south, both of …

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Introducing: iRaffle 2

Got $25? Then you can play to win an Apple bundle including iPhone 5, iPad Mini, MacBook Air and more, and help Player’s 9th Street Youth Center in the process! Watch the parody intro here.

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Parker 425 to be biggest ever

The upcoming BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425 is on track to be the biggest ever, according to Best in the Desert’s Casey Folks. It’s the first big race of the season and “everybody’s excited about Parker”. Watch this quick interview with Folks below:

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Home fire in town of Parker

A house went up in flames Friday morning on tribal land near 11th Street and Chemehuevi Avenue. Photograph by Jamie VS.

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Chief Mendoza on business crime prevention

Parker Police Department On January 9th 2013 the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and the Parker Police Department hosted a Business Crime Prevention Meeting at the Parker Senior Center. The event was well attended by over 30 business owner, managers and employees. We discussed the recent rash of criminal activity that has directly affected our businesses and how to help …

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