While official annual visitation numbers for the park will be released later in March, Baird predicts visitation in 2023 will closely mirror that of 2022 — around 4.7 million visitors.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — After decades of strategizing, construction to replace an aging water line that supplies the entire South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park with drinking water and fire suppression is underway.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — After decades of litigation and challenges by tribes and environmental groups, Pinyon Plain Mine, a uranium mine located approximately 6 miles from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, has begun production.
JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. — For the second time in a year, the same endangered Mexican wolf was captured north of Interstate 40 and relocated back to the Mexican wolf recovery area. Now, officials say she has been paired with a mate in captivity, with the hope of returning her to the wild this year.
Reverberations of a loss and dismay echoed across northern Arizona last week after Klee Benally, Navajo activists, musician and Indigenous and environmental advocate died in a Phoenix hospital Dec. 30.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Work continues on the Transcanyon Water Pipeline project at Grand Canyon National Park.
Teachers at Williams Elementary-Middle School said they are facing one of the toughest years they’ve experienced when it comes to student behavior.
The third annual Williams Patriot Day Parade returns to downtown Williams Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.
The second annual Labor Daze Fest returns this weekend, bringing two days of fun events, including a fireworks show, beer festival, multiple vendors and a myriad of activities for children.
Although treating pets since February, Williams Veterinary Wellness held a Grand Opening celebration Aug. 26.
Dining options, spas, retail, entertainment and cultural opportunities are being proposed as part of a large-scale development in Tusayan.
Rowe Well Road was closed Aug. 2 and reopened Aug. 9, in order for NPS Road Crews to replace a cattleguard, which they stated was not functioning properly.
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park were treated to a special weekend Aug. 5-7 during the 27th annual North Rim Native American Heritage Days at Grand Canyon Lodge.
Veterans helping veterans, that’s the goal of the Matthew J. Broehm Memorial Stand Down, which will be distributing clothing and providing essential services to homeless and at-risk veterans Sept. 9.
Williams Labor Daze Fest returns for its second year Sept. 3-4 at the Williams Rodeo Grounds in Williams.
To help bring awareness to mental health issues and to equip community members to respond to mental health crisis, a Mental Health First Aid Class will be offered online via Zoom Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 8-hour class is free.
Williams Fire conducts an in-house Fire I & II class with new recruits.
There are some who dig deeper than others and overflow in their commitment and contributions to a place or to a group of people.
Following a large interior construction and expansion project, the Grand Canyon Community Library building is now open to the public Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year, riders plan to spend several days in Williams, July 12-15.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With safety and mitigating wildfires concerns in mind, Williams Volunteer Fire Department is moving forward with the 2022 Fourth of July firework display.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — As June turns into July, children of all ages are enjoying summertime activities, including swimming at the local pool
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — They play baseball and plan to compete in football and basketball in high school, but right now, Williams eighth grade students Daniel Rigo and Ricky Gonzalez are heading to the Bass Federation Junior World Championship in Tennessee July 27-29, where they will represent the state of Arizona.
“It’s a beautiful place to come to work every day. I keep telling my wife I can’t believe I’m doing this,” said Elephant Rocks Golf Course’s newest superintendent, Emry Pensinger.
A new program to check out subscriptions for Williams-Grand Canyon News is now being offered at Tusayan Town Hall through the Tusayan Library.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — According to marketing consultant Heather Hermen, the city of Williams is in better shape than ever as it continues its marketing efforts.
Karen Nelsen is a self-proclaimed beach bum, but she also has a knack for teaching and influencing the lives of young people.
Miguel and Paola Herrera are excited to offer authentic tacos and other items at their restaurant Obregon City Tacos.
Everyone is invited to enjoy a parade, chili cook-off, antique auto display, demonstrations, craft booths and homemade pies during the 24th annual Ash Fork Pioneer Day May 7.
As a senior, Pearce encourages other students to apply for these and other programs.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, an America’s Big Top Circus, will stop in Williams for one night only April 30.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams’ Summer Rec program begins June 6 at the Williams Recreation Center, 300 W. Railroad Avenue. The Summer Rec Program is for children ages 6-13 and takes place Monday through Friday.
Ponderosa Fire District in Bellemont responded to the crash at approximately 10 p.m.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — As warmer temperatures draw near, residents and tourists will have a one stop shop for all their hunting, fishing, camping and feed supply needs.
It’s a common call — a call for volunteers, but one that is absolutely necessary when it comes to the survival of many local organizations and non-profits, including the Grand Canyon Food Pantry.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — There’s a new vet in town and he’s welcoming all creatures — small and exotic as they might be, to visit his clinic for their wellness needs.
On Feb. 3, an event to honor four World War II chaplains, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, will be held at Monument Park in Williams.
PARKS, Ariz. — A cabin in Parks was consumed by fire Dec. 19.
ASH FORK, Ariz. — Students at Ash Fork High School received a special visit last week when Arizona’s official state historian, Marshall Trimble, visited the school.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Spatula was the winning word at the annual spelling bee at Williams Elementary-Middle School Dec. 15.
Every year Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) selects new officers and recognizes members for their service.
The town of Tusayan and GCUSD co-manage the Sports Complex Center via an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA).
It’s time once again for the annual Page Lake Powell Balloon Regatta, Nov. 4 - 7.
It was a newspaper clipping that offered the inspiration to provide upgraded tennis and pickleball courts in Williams.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Plans are being finalized for the Williams Veterans Day Dinner Nov. 11. to celebrate the centennial of Armistice Day, which later became Veterans Day, and honors military service members for service to their country.
Grand Canyon resident Denise Vazquez is excited for her new position as director of Kaibab Learning Center (KLC), a local daycare located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
To help bring awareness to mental health issues and to equip community members to respond to mental health crisis, a Mental Health First Aid Class will be offered in Tusayan Nov. 18.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Middle School science teacher Trina Siegfried was recently selected by Coconino County as a 2021 County Ambassador for Excellence, for her contributions as a teacher.
After 89 years of serving Arizona and 40 years on the Navajo Nation, Bashas' grocery announced Oct. 1 it has been acquired by Raley’s Holding Company, an independent regional grocer based in California.