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Operations to begin on the Kendrick Prescribed Fire Project June 1 on Williams Ranger District

Prescribed fire operations are continuing at various locations across the south zone of the Kaibab National forest this spring with the next project to be treated near Kendrick Mountain.

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Summer Rec program returns to Williams June 5

In past years, the Summer Rec Program has averaged around 85-100 children each day in the summer.

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WPD Badges and Bobbers registration to close June 1

The Williams Police Department is reminding residents that the deadline to register for the second annual Badges and Bobbers free fishing event is June 1. The event is for youth age 0-17.

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Interior Secretary's Grand Canyon visit encourages tribes

GRAND CANYON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made good on a promise to visit the proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument, meeting with tribal leaders at the Grand Canyon May 20.

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Around the Rim: Week of May 31

Tusayan tutoring and story time

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Celebration of Life: Community comes together in honor of Grand Canyon School’s Joe Lee

The family and Friends of Joe E. Lee celebrated his life in the Grand Canyon Village May 27.

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AZGFD lethally removes fourth mountain lion to conclude operation

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) announced May 27, that wildlife officers lethally removed a fourth and mountain lion in a northwest Prescott neighborhood near Gail Gardener Way and Iron Springs Road.

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Members of polygamous group arraigned in court on child sex abuse charges

Members of a small polygamous group accused of child sex abuse of underage girls whom the group’s leader claimed as brides were arraigned in federal court on May 26.

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Mother pleads guilty after Arizona boy starves to death

An Arizona mother has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges stemming from the death of her 6-year-old son who had been locked in a closet and denied food.

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Letter to the Editor: Drake has a greed not a need

Letter to the Editor: Drake has a greed not a need

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Rowdy: Week of May 31

Rowdy: Week of May 31

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Rowdy: Week of May 24

Rowdy: Week of May 24

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. 15%
  • What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same. 38%
  • It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me. 23%
  • It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year. 23%
  • I like this new normal. 0%

13 total votes

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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. 15%
  • What do you mean 'back to normal'? Life will never be the same. 38%
  • It already is. This hasn't changed anything for me. 23%
  • It will be a gradual process and maybe take a few months to a year. 23%
  • I like this new normal. 0%

13 total votes

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Obituary: Arend Mathijssen Jr.

Obituary: Arend Mathijssen Jr.

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Obituary: Eddie Sandoval

On behalf of the Sandoval family, we are sad to announce the unfortunate passing of Edward “Eddie” Paul Sandoval Sr. On the late evening of April 27, 2023, at the honorable age of 83, Eddie passed on to the land of peace and tranquility surrounded by his loved ones at Flagstaff Medical Center.

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Obituary: Lorraine Stegmeir

Obituary: Lorraine Stegmeir