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National Weather Service confirms tornado at Junipine Estates Oct. 3
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Several homes were damaged and power was out after a tornado touched down in the Junipine Estates subdivison north of Williams around 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3.
County Emergency Management gives update on Junipine Estates incident
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — On the afternoon of Oct. 3 2022, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) as well as the County Emergency Management Department (CCEM) began to receive reports of indications that a possible tornado had touched down in the Junipine Estates neighborhood 10 miles north of Williams.
Advanced life care planning coming to St. John's church Oct. 10
St. John's Episcopal Lutheran Church will be presenting a series of free workshops relating to Advanced Care Planning.
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Five young California condors take to the sky at Vermillion Cliffs for 27th annual release
Thanks to one of the country’s most successful captive breeding programs, five more California condors took to the skies over Arizona’s Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Sept. 24 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Grand Canyon IMAX theater undergoing renovations; scheduled to reopen spring 2023
TUSAYAN, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon Visitor Center is undergoing renovations and will close until spring 2023, the theatre announced this week.
Tusayan Fire District seeks participants for upcoming academy
Because of the success of last year’s firefighter academy, the Tusayan Fire District is once again holding a volunteer training program at their station just south of Grand Canyon National Park.
- Tusayan Town Council discusses fall, winter events; CCSO deputy gives incident updates
- Grand Canyon National Park’s Roaring Springs water pump fails, repairs underway
- Devils Hole Pupfish population soars at Death Valley National Park
- Water restrictions lifted at Grand Canyon National Park
- Park Service investigating shooting at Petrified Forest National Park
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Changes coming to the MVD road test this week
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has updated the road test for new drivers as drivers will be asked to provide proof of insurance and registration prior to the exam.
YCSO: Man missing from Granite Basin Campground near Prescott
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating Jeffrey Stambaugh, a 63-year-old man who has been missing from Granite Basin Camp Ground since Sept. 29.
Born without limbs, Carter Crosland defies the odds to inspire Wickenburg High School football communities
WICKENBURG – On a steamy Thursday afternoon at Wickenburg High’s Wrangler Stadium, Carter Crosland is parked on the football field beside his players.
- Sedona, Jerome taking measures to regulate vacation rentals
- ‘Good Samaritan’ bill aims to allow cleanup of abandoned, leaking mines
- Man guilty of dumping body parts near Prescott
- Ban on sexually explicit materials, books in Arizona public schools takes effect
- Next phase of Sunset Point Rest Area renovation will begin Sept. 28
- I-17 improvement project between Anthem and Sunset Point to begin soon
- Colorado City man charged after girls found in enclosed trailer near Flagstaff
- Fiery crash involving car, big rig leaves 4 dead on I-17
- A mud-caked “terra incognita” emerges in Glen Canyon as Lake Powell declines
- Mummified body found in bathtub of burglarized Bullhead City home
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Vikings football gets win over Joseph City
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams Vikings continued their win streak Sept. 30 when they beat the Joseph City Wildcats 48-0.
Williams Bengals and Tigers take losses to Page
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Williams Youth Football hosted Page in a pair of games Oct. 1.
Williams Lady Vikes defeat Ash Fork, Joseph City
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams High School Lady Vikings and Ash Fork Lady Spartans faced off last Sept. 29 in a key North Region volleyball match at Williams.
- Lady Vikes defeat Shonto Prep, Fredonia
- Williams Vikings football claims homecoming win over Fredonia
- Community celebrates homecoming week in Williams
- Ash Fork Unified School District Governing Board hears discussion on Dungeons and Dragons club
- Ash Fork Spartans volleyball faces El Capitan in double header
- Lady Vikings volleyball chalk up two more wins
- Vikings defense gets Bagdad win; Williams’ second team handles Mayer
- Williams Elementary-Middle School announces September Students of the Month
- Williams, Parks and Valle 4-H groups rack up wins at Coconino County Fair
- Vikings volleyball takes fourth at Flagstaff tournament
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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.
Out of the past: Red Lake community part of Williams’ unique ranching history
The Red Lake area encompasses about 40,000 acres, 9 miles north of Williams, with several thousand residents spread across the high desert.
- 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
- Navajo Bridge in northern Arizona celebrates 92 years
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Rowdy: Week of Oct. 5
Rowdy: Week of Oct. 5
Community calendar: Week of Oct. 5
Community calendar: Week of Oct. 5
Community calendar: Week of Sept. 28
Community calendar: Week of Sept. 28
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
Features see more>
Williams Regatta Club holds annual race
The Williams Yacht Club held their 2022 Regatta & Remote Control boat race for the Cataract Lake Cup Sept. 11.
Celebrating 22 years at Grand Canyon Railway
Carol Shoemake was recognized for working 22 years at Grand Canyon Railway.
Pete's Museum brightens up downtown with marigolds
Ester Petrie tends to her marigolds at Pete’s Museum.
- St. Johns Episcopal Lutheran Church participates in special service day Sept. 11
- New owners, same service: Frates take off running at Parks Feed and Mercantile
- Ash Fork Young Marines aims to teach and inspire youth in northern Arizona
- Keele selected to CTED Governing Board
- Interim president selected for Coconino Community College
- WUSD stresses caution around stopped school buses
- Coconino County School Superintendent seeks candidates for open WUSD Governing Board seat
- Heritage Charter School welcomes students for the 2022-2023 year
- Back to school: Williams Unified students return to class
- Coconino County School Superintendent seeks candidates for open WUSD Governing Board seat
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Voter registration deadline for General Election is Oct. 11
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 8 General Election is Oct. 11.
McClure Family's Haunted House returns Oct. 31
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Do you enjoy being scared, love Halloween and navigating through haunted house mazes? If this sounds like you then you have to check out “The Tunnel Of Doom.”
Grand Canyon Brewing Co. Putts and Pints raises $10k for WHS athletics
Community golfers join Grand Canyon Brewing Company CEO John Peasley (second from right) at the annual Putts and Pints event at Elephant Rocks Golf Course Sept. 7.
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: Annie Lee Hill
Annie Lee Hill, born Feb. 19, 1925, in West Memphis, Arkansas to Walter Gales and Georgia Sanders passed away in her home in Williams, Arizona Sept. 6, 2022.
Obituary: Michael Carl Wright Sr.
Obituary: Michael Carl Wright Sr.
Obituary: Dawn Miller
Dawn Miller passed away peacefully at “the House that Love Built” in Williams, AZ on Sunday, Sept. 4 2022 at the age of 74.
