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Bearizona kicks off Wild Wonderland Dec. 6
Wild Wonderland is a family-friendly event that immerses guests in the Christmas spirit.

Lions Club collecting Toys for Kids donations for local children in need
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams Lions Club, working with four local businesses, will again sponsor the Toys for Kids program for local children in need.

Advent concert: Mariachi Mar y Sol concert at St. John’s Church Dec. 8
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The NAU Mariachi Band, Mar y Sol, will perform the second Christmas/Advent concert in a series of four for the Williams community Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Williams.
- Snow pack welcomed for cross country skiing enthsuiasts at Arizona Nordic Village
- Part III: Military helicopters changed forever by Harry Robertson’s fuel tanks
- Williams Community Holiday Dinner set for Dec. 8
- Williams Christmas Parade cancelled, no plans to reschedule
- Northern Arizona digs out following Thanksgiving snowstorm
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Flooding in Rimrock leads to swiftwater rescue
RIMROCK, Ariz. – Heavy flooding in Verde Valley led to the rescue of a man trying to cross Dry Beaver Creek Dec. 4 according to Copper Canyon Fire Department.

$10,000 reward for arrest: Police seek information in 2003 double murder case
Yavapai Silent Witness is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads authorities to an arrest of the suspect responsible for a 2003 double murder near Bumble Bee, according to spokesperson Chris Wilson on Wednesday night.

Yavapai College-Northern Arizona University partnership promotes tuition-free teacher certification program
Yavapai College education professor Tara O’Neill is elated her students no longer have to weigh debt over their passion to shape the future through their career choice.
- Arizona governor: Building bridge where kids died a priority
- Flood at famed Arizona waterfalls sends tourists scrambling
- Rescuers search for girl, 6, missing after truck swept away
- Three adults rescued after floodwaters surround RV near Camp Verde
- Update: Grand Canyon Village still without power, some roads closed
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Williams Youth Football Cheer brings home bronze at North Arizona Youth Cheer competition
The Williams Youth Football cheerleaders compete at the Northern Arizona Youth Football Cheer Competition in Prescott Nov. 16.

Williams Lady Vikes hit the hardwood
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With four seniors leading a talented Vikings roster this season, they have so far shown they are ready for a challenge.

Going down under: Williams High School golfer sets sights on Australia
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Brooklyn Maebe, a senior who plays volleyball at Williams High School, is raising money to go on a once in a lifetime trip to play golf along the southern coast of Australia.
- A tribute to the 2019 1A State Champion Williams Vikings
- Running away with it: Vikings beat Panthers to clinch second state championship title in 3 years
- All-region: Vikings make the list
- Lady Vikes make history at 1A State Championships
- Vikings football beats Hayden, 52-0, will face Superior at 1A title game
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The World Famous Sultana: 60 years of ale and entertainment
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — At the intersection of Third Street and Bill Williams Avenue, a pressed concrete structure was erected in 1912 and has held its place as cornerstone of Williams, Arizona.

Unraveling the Kaibab’s sheep-ish past
For thousands of years the Native Americans of northern Arizona have known the 1.6 million acres that is now Kaibab National Forest to be fertile hunting grounds for deer, elk and pronghorn.

Out of the past: 1950s Williams Labor Day parade
Myrtle Smart, Aileen Klass, Fred Udine and Norman Campbell ride in the 1950s Williams Labor Day Parade.
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Long-time U.S. Postal employee Alice Matthews retires
Alice Matthews retires from the Williams Post Office.

WEMS announces November Students of the Month
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Elementary-Middle School recently announced its November Students of the Month.

Movement in the ranks: Williams Fire says good-bye to 12-year firefighter, captain
WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Ryan Kopicky, a captain and volunteer firefighter with Williams Fire Department, moved to Williams from the Pacific Northwest more than a decade ago and now he and his family are moving back.
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How Medicare can help you manage pain
If you have Medicare, there are covered options to help you manage pain safely and effectively.

Northern Arizona Astronomy: Mercury, a very unique planet
Mercury is only 0.38 the size of Earth and one of only two planets nearer to the Sun than us, the other being Venus, and therefore is never seen in the evening sky.
Letter: Mining companies exempt from building codes, causing concern for Ask Fork resident
South of Interstate 40, off Crookton Road recognized as Historic Route 66, there is a dirt road called Tanner.
Reader Poll:
Which fall event are you looking forward to the most?
- Howly Owly Growly at Bearizona
- Grand Canyon Railway's Pumpkin Train
- Halloween trick-or-treating
- Williams Elementary-Middle School Fall Festival
- Strolling downtown Williams
1 total votes
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Reader Poll:
Which fall event are you looking forward to the most?
- Howly Owly Growly at Bearizona
- Grand Canyon Railway's Pumpkin Train
- Halloween trick-or-treating
- Williams Elementary-Middle School Fall Festival
- Strolling downtown Williams
1 total votes
See past polls
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Letter: ESA will not send boxes to military this year
We will be sending boxes again next year.

Obituary: Dr. Jim "Doc" Wurgler
Dr. Wurgler practiced medicine for more than 4 decades, dedicating himself to community service, health, and wellbeing. He was born in Basin, WY on June 28, 1933 to Nelson and Florence Wurgler.

Obituary: Tony Tafoya Soto
Tony Tafoya Soto, 95, died November 2, 2019 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.