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Williams 911: June 5 - 11
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others).
City Council renews WFD insurance with enhanced benefits for volunteers
The Williams City Council voted to approve the renewal of the VFIS insurance for the Williams Fire Department (WFD) during its regular July 13 meeting. This insurance provides supplemental coverage for volunteer firefighters.
Community calendar: Week of July 19
Community calendar: Week of July 19
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Around the Rim: Week of July 19
Around the Rim: Week of July 19
Tusayan Council discusses plans to draw more visitors, implement dark sky standards
As the community continues to climb out of the economic crater carved out by COVID-19, Tusayan councilmembers discussed ways to get the tourism train back on track at their regular meeting July 11.
Paleontologist/geologist Anne Miller documents hundreds of millions of years of history stored in stone
For rock enthusiasts, hunting for interesting specimens in the Grand Canyon may be the penultimate rock-hunting experience.
- Heritage Days returns to North Rim July 28-30
- Bird rehab saves condor egg after avian flu killed its mother
- Man Pleads guilty to leading illegal backcountry packrafting trip in Grand Canyon National Park
- Lane restrictions on SR 64 south of Grand Canyon July 12; expect delays
- Grand Canyon Natl. Park receives $27.5 million to replace aging shuttle bus fleet
- Around the Rim: Week of July 12
- BLM and Forest Service to host community meeting for proposed natl. monument near Grand Canyon
- At Lake Powell, record low water levels revealed an ‘amazing silver lining’
- Grand Canyon reports first heat-related death of the season near Tuweep July 2
- US senators seek expanded compensation for those exposed to nuclear fallout
Recipe of the Day
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Ash Fork firefighter arrested for suspected arson
Authorities have tied a suspect to a series of arson events that have ravaged the Ash Fork area over the past few months. Surprisingly, the suspect turned out to be 18-year-old firefighter Karson Nutter, formerly a member of the Ash Fork Volunteer Fire Department. Nutter's arrest came after a confession, where he admitted to setting at least seven of the eight arson events that occurred in Yava...
Tragic fall on Bell Rock near Sedona claims hiker’s life
A 38-year-old man died after an apparent fall while hiking the Bell Rock trail near Sedona July 6. Yavapai County Search and Rescue personnel located Jeancarlo “J.C.” Escruceria the morning of July 7 after an extended search.
Boulder woman dead after fall in Rocky Mountain Natl. Park’s Blitzen Range
On July 9, a 26-year-old female from Boulder, Colorado died after a 500-foot-fall while free-solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Pilot charged for illegal Grand Teton National Park landing blames bad weather
- Heat wave hits Southwest
- Coconino County to hold hearing, vote on short-term rental ordinance
- Infant dies after tragic accident in Cottonwood
- Man driving to work finds bobcat under his vehicle's hood; animal returned to the wild
- Coconino National Forest and City of Flagstaff to partner on Inner Basin water pipeline repair and forest roads
- Guest Column: Cell tower casts shade on Bryce Canyon Centennial, visitors’ park experience
- Saguaro Natl. Park welcomes new citizens at 10th naturalization ceremony
- Extreme heat claims 65-year-old San Diego man in Death Valley National Park
- Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on shore of lake inside Grand Teton Natl. Park
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A kind donation to WHS softball
An anonymous donor has gifted the Williams High School softball field with a flag and flag pole.
WEMS to host fun-filled BBQ for Meet the Teachers Night
Williams Elementary-Middle School (WEMS) has announced an upcoming back-to-school BBQ, organized by the PTSA and Falcon Flyers. The event will take place on August 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the WEMS cafeteria.
WUSD revamps campuses for upcoming academic year
In the midst of the summer season, Williams Unified School District (WUSD) is working to ensure a promising start to the upcoming school year. With a strong focus on facility improvements, the district is undergoing extensive renovations across both campuses to create a conducive and safe learning environment for its students.
- Touch down training: Vikings participate in football camp
- Williams Little League junior softball team crowned district 10 champions, take third at state tournament
- Kicking up a storm
- Game changing grant: WUSD to replace grass fields with artificial turf
- KinderCampers celebrate Bridging Over ceremony
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Out of the past: A cave in on U.S. Route 66
A cave in on U.S. Route 66 between Williams and Ash Fork circa 1962.
Out of the past: Santa Fe Dam, Grand Canyon Railroad Depot and Downtown Williams
A woman stands in front of the Santa Fe Dam circa 1920.
Out of the Past: Downtown Williams
Out of the Past: Downtown Williams
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Rowdy: Week of July 19
Rowdy: Week of July 19
Guest column: Inside the black box of Amazon returns
Guest column: Inside the black box of Amazon returns
Letter to the editor: Boys of Summer a hit at the Sultana Theater
Letter to the editor: Boys of Summer a hit at the Sultana Theater
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
See past polls
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Fawning Frenzy
Fawning season is in full swing at the Grand Canyon Deer Farm. So far, 10 fawns have been born this season.
Happy Birthday to a hero: Robert Lee Small turns 80
Robert Lee Small is preparing to celebrate his 80th birthday on July 20. A former fire chief and a founding member of the High Country Fire and Rescue (HCFR), Small's impact on his community and beyond is immeasurable. As family, friends and the community come together to honor his milestone birthday, they reflect on his incredible journey of selflessness, heroism and dedication.
Patriotic treats
The animals of Bearizona shared in the Fourth of July fun with some star-spangled themed treats.
- Grand Opry brings laughs and fun
- Western Legends Ranch introduces youth horse camp to foster equine education and connections
- Stars, stripes and sunshine: Residents and visitors celebrate Independence Day in Williams with parade
- Joe Soldwedel celebrates 60 years in media business, surviving poisoning
- Northern Arizona astronomy: If the moon has so many craters, why not Earth?
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Coconino Community College to host summer skills classes
FLAGSTAFF - Coconino Community College is offering several summer workshops in June. These classes are short skills building events for the local community.
Justice Court welcomes Carol Williamson
Officer Carol Williamson completed the Court Security Officer and Court Security Officer Firearms Academies and a probationary period to obtain her certification.
Four Northern Arizona community colleges sign agreement to benefit students
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The four community college districts covering all northern Arizona have entered into a historic partnership agreement to help better serve students.
Reader Poll:
When do you think life as we know it will get back to normal?
- As soon as the stay-at-home orders are lifted.
- What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same.
- It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me.
- It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year.
- I like this new normal.
13 total votes
See past polls
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Obituary: Christopher John Harkey
Obituary: Christopher John Harkey
Obituary: Stella K. Sanchez
Obituary: Stella K. Sanchez
Obituary: Henry Quiriarte Maldonado
Obituary: Henry Quiriarte Maldonado
