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High winds Sunday, first taste of snow Monday morning for Williams
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - If forecasters are correct, Williams could see its first snow of the season Monday morning.
Donald Trump Jr. holds Native American rally in Williams
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - As the 2020 general election nears and early voting begins, candidates are making one last attempt to garner as many votes as possible — including the Native vote.
Children sustain minor injuries, driver arrested after Williams school bus leaves roadway
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Several children received minor injuries and a bus driver has been arrested after a Williams Unified School District school bus went off the roadway the morning of Oct. 19.
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Joshua Collet withdraws from Tusayan council race, endorses opponent
Tusayan resident Joshua Collet has withdrawn as a candidate for Tusayan town council and is endorsing his opponent, Greg Brush.
Grand Canyon Junction? Group seeks input for Valle name change
The coalition is seeking support from the town of Tusayan, as well as the neighboring town of Williams and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors as part of a plan to submit the request to the United States Board of Geographic Names.
Grand Canyon Library reopens to the public, hopes to upgrade Wifi options
Starting Oct. 12, community members have been able to go inside the library to use the computers and browse the collection.
- Tusayan Trunk-or-Treat canceled, council plans for winter holiday cheer
- Suicide victim identified at Grand Canyon National Park
- CDC recommends flu shots to prevent "twindemic," Tusayan, Grand Canyon offering vaccine
- Rush hour at Phantom Ranch: Grand Canyon reports heavy foot traffic on corridor trails as more hikers attempt rim to rim hikes
- Domestic violence conviction leads to ban at Grand Canyon National Park
- New pavement for Grand Canyon Airport roads and Tusayan Town Hall parking lot
- Grand Canyon Community Library hosts sidewalk sale in Tusayan; library opens to the public Oct. 12
- Man dies in Escalante Arm of Lake Powell
- North Rim prepares for seasonal closures, transitions to day use operations Oct. 19
- Man dies in fall at Glen Canyon Dam Overlook, crews find remains of another body
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ADOT warns of ‘MVD’ website scams
Arizona has a lot of unique features — like having a Motor Vehicle Division instead of a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Crown King fire grows nearly 300 acres overnight; 32% contained
CROWN KING, Ariz. - Fire officials reported that the Horse Fire near Crown King grew nearly 300 acres overnight, but say the blaze is 32 percent contained, according to a news release the morning of Oct. 21.
Horse Fire forces evacuation at Crown King, fire consumes 8,968 acres as firefighters contain blaze
Authorities said the wildfire fire began Oct. 15. The origin is under investigation.
- Ten Cottonwood firefighters contract COVID-19
- Trump 2020 re-election rally set for Oct. 19 at Prescott Regional Airport
- Early end ordered to Arizona's voter registration extension
- Q & A with candidate Art Babbott running for State Representative in District 6
- Q & A with candidate Coral Evans running for State Representative in District 6
- Q & A with candidate Walter Blackman running for State Representative in District 6
- Small earthquake reported about 8 miles east of Flagstaff
- Sierra Vista wants designation as ‘hummingbird capital’
- Camp Verde man accused in traffic death of police officer faces second-degree murder charge
- Tourist sites on Navajo Nation to remain closed through 2020
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Williams High School homecoming football and volleyball games cancelled
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - The Williams High School homecoming football game has been cancelled for Oct. 23.
Williams cheerleaders rally the crowd at Oct. 16 game
The Williams High School Vikings cheerleaders performed at the first home football game of the season Oct. 16.
Vikings honor long-time team nurse Nell Brown
Nurse Nell Brown retired after serving the Williams community and Vikings football team for the past 45 years.
- Vikings football, volleyball sweep Bagdad
- Local youth baseball team claims title at Cactus Classic
- Ash Fork school board taking applications for vacancy created by board president
- Spectators encouraged to social distance, wear masks at sporting events
- Patti Jackson named semi-finalist for Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year for Coconino County
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There is no easy hike into Grand Canyon
Trails leading into the canyon have a way of giving folks a false sense of security.
Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport, circa 1948
The Grand Canyon Airport near Tusayan, Arizona. Sight-seeing tours of the Grand Canyon were conducted from the location and continue from there today.
Grand Canyon history notes: A new bridge over the mighty Colorado is built
The 1921 bridge danced in the winds that regularly came roaring through the inner gorge and on at least one occasion it was reported to have capsized.
- Out of the past: The summer of 1920 in Williams
- Out of the past: 15th anniversary of a fire in downtown Williams
- Historic Latter-day Saints church stills stands in Chino Valley
- Out of the past: Road cave-in Route 66 between Ash Fork and Williams
- Out of the past: ATSF Grand Canyon Limited wrecks west of Williams in 1964
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Letter: I am no longer a candidate for Tusayan council
My name is Joshua Collet and I am no longer a candidate for town council.
Letter: Please vote for Tusayan Fire Board of Directors
Remember, vote for John Vail and Andrew Aldaz for the TFD Board of Directors.
Letter: Prop 208 needs your vote
Please vote yes on Proposition 208.
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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Grand Canyon hiking: Rim to Rim to Rim at 86
Six days, six people, and lot of determination was what 86-year-old Dale Sanders needed in his efforts to pursue the Guinness World Book of Records for the oldest person to hike rim to rim to rim at the Grand Canyon.
Ribbons for domestic violence
Residents and visitors may see purple ribbons around Tusayan, Grand Canyon and other northern Arizona communities as business owners attempt to bring awareness to this issue.
Fire Prevention Week: Check those smoke, CO alarms now
PHOENIX, Ariz. — National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10, and the Northern Arizona Chapter of the Red Cross urges Arizona residents to test their smoke and CO alarms and practice their escape plan as home fires continue during COVID-19.
- Northern Arizona astronomy: Is there life on Venus?
- Business beat: Bargains and Blessings Thrift Store has something for everyone
- Sherwood Forest Fire preps for wildfires
- Cleaning up the Canyon: Arizona Mountaineering Club goes over the edge for trash and liter
- Guardians of the forest: Kim Brown shares wildland firefighting experiences
- Zuni Youth Enrichment Program helps young adults rekindle cultural ties to the Grand Canyon
- High Country Stand Down offers resources for veterans
- Caboose to make its way from Kansas to Williams for museum
- The Grand Canyon has a spirit: An interview with Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
- Local 4-H clubs to participate in Coconino County Fair virtual auction
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WEMS August Students of the Month
Students are selected by their teacher.
Super flosser: Noah Canedo wins spring no-cavity contest
Noah Canedo, 5, is the No Cavity Club winner at Timberline Dental in Williams for the months of Jan-June, 2020.
Grand Canyon PSAR volunteer cares for those in need
The park reported that Wais was hiking the Bright Angel trail July 15 assisting visitors suffering from heat illness.
- Grand Canyon senior and eighth grade procession recognizes class of 2020
- Five Ash Fork seniors graduate high school with associate degrees
- Lions Club places wreath at Monument Park in honor of National Police Week
- Williams Fire makes $1,000 donation to Senior Center; responds to semi fire, faulty smoke alarms in April
- Signs of life: Spring bursts into action
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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Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Wilma Catherine "Cathy" Mayes Carl
Cathy passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 10, 2020 at the age of 82, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Obituary: George Lee Johnson
Long time Williams resident, George Lee Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully in Surprise, Arizona, October 13, 2020 with his family by his side.
Obituary: Lorenzo Rodriguez
Lorenzo Rodriguez, 70, was born on January 14, 1950 in Williams, Arizona and passed away on October 12, 2020 in Flagstaff, Arizona.
