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Williams students attend national FFA expo
Williams High School students attended the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana Nov. 1-4.

Christmas in Williams: Annual Parade kicks off the holiday season
The Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting took place on Nov. 25 in downtown Williams.

Williams 911: week of Nov. 29
The Williams Police Department answered the following calls for service Nov. 1-15:
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Bright Angel Trail closed through April 2024 for water pipeline replacement
The trail will be closed from approximately half a mile below the South Rim trailhead to the Silver Bridge at the Colorado River.

How much does one good snow year help the Colorado River?
The chocolate water churning with snow melting out of the Rockies plummeted downstream as I made my way from western Colorado to Utah’s canyonlands this May.

NPS spotlight: Julia McDowell, inner canyon paramedic
I grew up outside of Philadelphia, Penn. before moving to Boston for college.
- NSF grant designed to develop partnerships with tribes, geoscientists
- Motorcyclist rescued after driving on closed road in Death Valley
- Jerrel Singer, Jerry Whagado share at Desert View
- Ranger’s Log: Grand Canyon rangers respond to mental health issues, motor vehicle accident
- Arizona man found unresponsive along Bright Angel Trail
Recipe of the Day
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New climate report shows impact of drying on human health in Southwest
The arid West is getting drier, and shrinking water supplies pose a boatload of risks to human health throughout the region.

89A through Oak Creek Canyon to close Dec. 3-9 for rockfall mitigation
Work to safely remove rocks from an area above State Route 89A north of uptown Sedona will require full daytime highway closures and nighttime restrictions the week of Dec. 3 - 9, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Proposed hunt recommendations for pronghorn, elk up for review
The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s proposed recommendations for 2024 pronghorn, elk, fall turkey, population management hunts, and limited entry seasons for 2025 spring turkey hunts are available for review at www.azgfd.com/hunting/regulations/hunt-guidelines-process/.
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Williams students attend national FFA expo
Williams High School students attended the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana Nov. 1-4.
Senior Spotlight: Jennavieve Pacheco
Jennavieve Pacheco is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). She moved to Williams six years ago from Mesa and has attended school in Williams ever since.
Senior Spotlight: Mariana Hernandez
Mariana Hernandez is a senior at Williams High School (WHS). She has attended school in Williams her whole life.
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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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Guest column: Article misses on AZGFD efforts on lead reduction
The Sept. 5 article by reporter Howard Fischer, “Court: Kaibab Forest not responsible for banning lead ammo,” unfortunately left out some important information.

Rowdy: week of Oct. 11
Rowdy.

From the bench: A time of celebration and change
The Williams Justice Court is pleased to announce the recent promotion of long-time court employee Jennifer Cox to the position of Court Manager.
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
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Featured firefighter: Lukas Atwood
For the month of November, High Country Fire & Rescue recognized FF/EMT Lukas Atwood.

WEMS announces Students of the Month
Williams Elementary-Middle School recently announced the November Students of the Month (SOM).

Letter: Olivia Mae treated like royalty at Bearizona on 5th birthday
Our daughter, Olivia Mae, has a rare genetic disease called Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects a child’s ability to talk, walk and have control of their hands.
- Grand Canyon celebrates Native American Heritage Month through November
- Indigenous voices resonate: Navajo painter commissioned by Grand Canyon for new podcast logo
- Native American Heritage Month Calendar of Events
- Locomotive No. 6 joins railroad museum
- Prescribed fire projects continue on Coconino National Forest
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Featured firefighter: Lukas Atwood
For the month of November, High Country Fire & Rescue recognized FF/EMT Lukas Atwood.

Navajo ultra-runner Timberlin Henderson wins Canyonlands 100-miler in Moab
MOAB, Utah — Navajo ultra runner Timberlin Henderson made history by securing first place at the Canyonlands 100 Mile Ultra in Moab, Utah Oct. 28-29.

Maine School announces students of the month
Kindergartener Wade Slim, left, is the Maine Consolidated School District elementary student of the month for September.
- Justice Court welcomes Carol Williamson
- Four Northern Arizona community colleges sign agreement to benefit students
- Williams VFW looking for student writers for contests
- The Gallery in Williams celebrating Raven Month with reception Oct. 15
- Williams News seeks readers’ military service stories, photos
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
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Obituary: Mary Lillian Kolek
Mary Lillian Kolek was born May 24, 1927 in Williams, Arizona to Erick and Lilly Matson. She passed away November 25, 2023 at the age of 96.

Obituary: Wade Lee Hopkins
Wade Lee Hopkins, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Nov. 9, at the loving home of his aunt, Sylvia (Yae) Kiker, in Williams, Arizona.

Obituary: Theodore "Ted" Hanson
Theodore "Ted" Hanson 86, passed away on Oct. 24, 2023 at his home in Ash Fork, Arizona.