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Williams 911: Jan. 14 - 18
Williams 911: Jan. 14 - 18

Community calendar: Week of Jan. 25
Community calendar: Week of Jan. 25

Williams police say missing teen spent night under tree
The teenager who went missing Jan. 19 spent the night under a tree, according to the Williams Police Department.
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Around the Rim: Week of Jan. 25
Around the Rim: Week of Jan. 25

Grand Canyon river trip lottery opens Feb. 1
The annual lottery for non-commercial river trips through the Grand Canyon opens Feb. 1. Lottery applications will be accepted online through Feb. 25.

Cosmos to Canyon floor: Mark Chen begins art residency at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park’s newest Artist-in-Residence Mark Chen has been passionate about photography for his entire life. He’s also an avid astrophile.
- NPS Leadership spotlight: Nate Powell, logistics support technician at GCNP
- Who needs a jacket? Grand Canyon elk soak in the sun rays on a snowy day
- Leadership spotlight: Brad Dunfee, program analyst/transportation manager
- Archeological sites in Grand Canyon National Park at risk
- Delaware North acquires Best Western Squire Inn at Tusayan
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Manufactured home project rejected by Chino Valley council
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. - The Chino Valley Town Council’s recent 4-3 rejection of a proposed rezoning for Southwest Homes raises questions about what constitutes affordable housing and whether lower density housing should be approved.

Phoenix man accused of offering tiger cub to cops for $20K
According to police, officers later served a warrant at Castro-Alcaraz’s home and reported finding an alligator and a dozen snapping turtles.

Arizona judge won't compel Scottsdale to share water
An Arizona judge says she won't compel Scottsdale to resume an arrangement that allowed residents of a neighboring community to get their water from a city standpipe, saying the flap isn't the court's concern.
- CCSO warns of backcountry hazards on Peaks
- Page has a front row seat to climate change crisis on the Colorado River
- Colorado senators introduce bill to consider historic Dearfield for NPS protections
- Yosemite National Park’s Ahwahnee Hotel to undergo major upgrades
- Seligman man arrested after crashing into a Family Dollar Store
- Arizona executions on hold amid review ordered by governor
- Body recovered from Arizona side of Colorado River now ID'd
- Chemicals for possible fentanyl production seized in Arizona
- Campers stranded at Catalina State Park due to flooding headed out
- Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of US West wildfires
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Williams Elementary School announces January Students of the Month
Williams Elementary School recently announced the January Students of the Month (SOM). Students are nominated by their teachers.

WHS senior spotlight: Jesse Pruett
The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.

WHS senior spotlight: Kaylee Woolridge
The Williams-Grand Canyon News sat down with Williams High School seniors to discuss their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.
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Out of the past: Train wreck east of Williams 1926
Out of the past: Train wreck east of Williams 1926

Phantom Ranch opened in Grand Canyon 100 years ago this week
On or about the 15th of June, Phantom Ranch, a new development in Grand Canyon National Park, will be opened to visitors.

Out of the past: Parks in the Pines store
The original Parks Store and Cabins has been a staple in the Parks, Arizona community since 1906.
- Grand Canyon history: 1966 flood wipes out new transcanyon pipeline
- Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport in 1948
- NAU and Kaibab National Forest partner to open archaeological field school at historic logging camp near Grand Canyon
- Out of the past: Grand Canyon marks 65th anniversary of tragic airline accident
- Out of the past: Pep rally parade for Williams vs. Jerome game
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Rowdy: Week of Jan. 25
Rowdy: Week of Jan. 25

Letter to the Editor: Kudos to city, county and state snow plow operators this week
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to city, county and state snow plow operators this week

Letter to the Editor: Stay the course on opposing pozzolan mining
Letter to the Editor: Stay the course on opposing pozzolan mining
- Letter to the Editor: Financial gain and business success at expense of others is wrong
- Rowdy: Week of Jan. 4
- Rowdy: Week of Dec. 21
- Letter to the Editor: Donate to Habitat for Humanity with Arizona Charitable Tax Credit program
- Letter to the Editor: The Community must come together to fight Drake Cement
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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Guest column: Public notices in newspapers are important for transparency
Guest column: Public notices in newspapers are important for transparency

EV truck: A new way to travel Route 66
With the centennial of Route 66 just down the road, Alan Winninger hit the open highway to raise awareness for electric car chargers on the Mother Road.

Guest column: Addressing inaccuracies with Mexican wolf reporting
Guest column: Addressing inaccuracies with Mexican wolf reporting
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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.

Williams VFW looking for student writers for contests
The Veterans of Foreign Wars annual Patriot's Pen Contest and Voice of Democracy contests are now underway.
- The Gallery in Williams celebrating Raven Month with reception Oct. 15
- Williams News seeks readers’ military service stories, photos
- Voter registration deadline for General Election is Oct. 11
- McClure Family's Haunted House returns Oct. 31
- Grand Canyon Brewing Co. Putts and Pints raises $10k for WHS athletics
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: Jacqueline Kay Baer
Obituary: Jacqueline Kay Baer

Obituary: Carl Milton Winslow
Obituary: Carl Milton Winslow

Obituary: McNeil (Mickey) Glassburn
Obituary: McNeil (Mickey) Glassburn