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Enjoy free fishing in Arizona June 6
Are you looking for an ideal opportunity to take out the family for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation?
Pomp, circumstance and joy: Williams High School hosts outdoor graduation ceremony
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Nearly 300 families and friends sat under blue skies on the Williams High School football field May 29 to witness the graduation of the class of 2020.
Bearizona breaks visitation record Memorial Day weekend
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although April and early May saw some of the lowest visitation in Bearizona’s history, the relaxing of the state’s restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 May 15 led to the highest visitation in the drive-through wildlife park’s history.
- Coconino County schedules fourth COVID-19 Testing Blitz
- Trio of Montana orphaned grizzly cubs heading to Arizona zoo
- Coconino County Sheriff's Office stays busy over Memorial weekend
- Face coverings required in all Coconino County Court buildings
- ‘Stars, Stripes and Smiles’: Williams Fourth of July parade applications accepted through June 19
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Navajo president urges National Park Service to keep Grand Canyon closed
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is urging park service officials to keep Grand Canyon National Park closed because of concerns of COVID-19.
Walk-in lottery for Vermillion Cliffs could move online
VERMILLION CLIFFS NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. (AP) — Half of the 20 permits for one of the most exclusive and dramatic hiking spots in the southwestern United States remain unavailable during the coronavirus pandemic.
Environmentalists lose bid to halt Canyon uranium mine
A federal judge has ruled against environmental groups and a tribe in their bid to keep a uranium mine south of the Grand Canyon from operating.
- Two candidates to run for mayor of Tusayan in upcoming election
- Summer lunch program kicks off for Grand Canyon School District
- Environmentalists outraged over Burnt Corral Project on Grand Canyon's northern edge
- Grand Canyon West resumes operations; Hualapai River Runners announce new tours
- Letter: There can be better days ahead for Tusayan; Clarinda Vail announces candidacy for mayor of Tusayan
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Bodies found inside buried car in Iowa could be missing Chino Valley residents
According to Chino Valley Police Lt. Randy Chapman, confirmation of identity and cause of death are yet to be determined.
Cave Creek brush fire chars 1,200 acres; some homes burned
Arizona State Forestry and Fire Management officials said the fire reported Saturday afternoon was believed to be human caused.
Man charged in Mennonite woman's death grew up in the faith
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — In a forest clearing outside Flagstaff, Arizona, Sasha Krause was found cold and stiff, with a bullet wound to the back of her head. She was face down beneath brush, wearing a gray dress, white coat and hiking shoes. Her hair was pinned in a bun and her hands bound by duct tape. Her underwear was missing.
- Estimated 17% of Arizona workforce without jobs; 601,518 have filed for unemployment
- Company floats new proposal for hydropower on tribal land near Colorado River
- Compensation for ‘Downwinders' ends in 2022
- Region in brief: Week of May 27
- As if firefighting wasn’t dangerous enough, fire crews grapple with COVID-19 concerns
- Wildfire leads to 150 homes evacuated in small Arizona town
- Yavapai County authorities dealing with a rash of overdoses
- Chino Valley traffic stop leads to PANT search warrant, multiple arrests
- Colleges plan fall opening, but campuses won't look the same
- Game and Fish accepting applications for 2020 fall hunts; deadline June 9
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Community recognizes Williams High School class of 2020 with graduation banners
WILLIAMS, Ariz — The community of Williams rallied to honor the Williams High School class of 2020 with graduation banners placed throughout downtown.
Williams to host girls state softball tourney June 6-7
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With social distancing restrictions being relaxed, Williams will play host to the 18U Arizona State Championship Fastpitch Softball tournament June 6-7.
AYSO cancels summer soccer program
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Flagstaff AYSO soccer has cancelled its 2020 season.
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Out of the past: Road cave-in Route 66 between Ash Fork and Williams
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
Upon impact all the locomotives derailed in addition to a passenger car and ten baggage cars.
Historic presentation: Fred Harvey Farm, the original farm to table restaurant, Feb. 15
The presentation will feature information about Chino Valley's Fred Harvey Farm (1909-1956).
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Letter: There can be better days ahead for Tusayan; Clarinda Vail announces candidacy for mayor of Tusayan
My name is Clarinda Vail and I am running for mayor because the current mayor has, in my opinion, needlessly wasted millions of dollars.
Letter: Local crafters support WAAG
On Saturday, May 23, a group of skilled craft persons and bakers held a bazaar at South Rims Wine and Beer Garage.
Rowdy: week of June 3
Rowdy.
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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Features see more>
Sharing the goods: Fresh salsa, baked goods, more at farmer's market
Patrons explore vegetables, homebaked goods, salsa, honey, candles and more at the South Rims farmer's market May 19.
Rethinking your business advertising in a post-COVID-19 world, marketing guru shares
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced small businesses to rethink their marketing plans, both now and into the future.
In the dark of night: Anglers hit the lakes in Williams
Fishermen try their hand catfishing at City Reservoir the night of May 20.
- Williams News announces Fancy Mask competition winners
- First Baptist Church addresses coronavirus through puppet ministry
- Williams group helps with food delivery to Navajo Nation as COVID cases at 2,757
- After serving the Williams community since 1950, the old Williams hospital comes down
- Youthful expressions: Students share through art
- Camp Civitan steps up with take-out meals for Williams children
- Cleaning up: Local residents take action to beautify I-40
- Preserving Arizona's aspens: U.S. Forest Service partners to treat infested aspen groves in northern Arizona
- Three bear cubs rescued after mother struck by car in 2019 released back into the wild
- 'American Tacos' probes a dish's evolution across borders
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Grand Canyon senior and eighth grade procession recognizes class of 2020
The Grand Canyon School senior procession began at the south entrance of Grand Canyon Airport and continued through Tusayan on to Grand Canyon Village May 22.
Five Ash Fork seniors graduate high school with associate degrees
While high school seniors across Arizona were struggling to transition their final quarter of high school to online learning, five seniors at Ash Fork High School managed to transition to online learning to complete associate degrees at Yavapai College.
Lions Club places wreath at Monument Park in honor of National Police Week
The wreath remained in place over the weekend and was removed May 17.
- 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
- Smokey supports safety in face of coronavirus
- Putting it to the test: Williams Fire tests 10,600 feet of hose
- Camp Civitan to distribute food for children every Friday at Rec Center
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: Joyce Simms McNelly
Joyce Dearyl Simms McNelly, born July 7, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma, died May 23, 2020, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Obituary: Roberto F. Ortiz
Roberto F. Ortiz, 90, passed away on May 10, 2020 in Williams, Arizona.
Obituary: Herbert T. Johnson
Herbert Theodore Johnson, 92, passed away of natural causes in the presence of his loving family on April 21, 2020.
