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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.

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.

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.
- City of Williams to honor Williams Vikings state champion softball team May 25 with parade, proclamation
- Williams Police Department receives GOHS grant for software
- Williams at sewer capacity; city council to implement building moratorium
- WUSD Governing Board votes to reduce seat time
- Fire vs Police fundraiser returns to Williams May 20
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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.

Around the Rim: Week of May 31
Tusayan tutoring and story time

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.
- APS partners with Firehouse Subs foundation in donating lifesaving equipment to Tusayan Fire
- Grand Canyon National Park Star Party returns for 33rd year June 10-17
- Frenchman Mountain Dolostone: Grand Canyon rock layer finally gets a name
- Breakthrough proposal would aid drought-stricken Colorado River
- Hiker dies from heat exposure on Bright Angel Trail
- Haaland tours Grand Canyon, hikes to Supai Village
- Grand Canyon School celebrates class of 2023
- NPS Leadership spotlight: Ceili Brennan and Kate Hensel, Canyon District Interpretation Rangers
- National Park archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery
- Lee's Ferry to implement backcountry river permit system June 1
Recipe of the Day
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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.

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.

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.
- Verizon announces 5G Ultra Wideband across northern Arizona
- Arizona, California and Nevada announce a plan to cut Colorado River usage for 3 years
- Firefighters aware, responding to small wildfire south of Garland Prairie
- North Rim to reopen June 2 with limited services available
- Coconino County connects students with SpaceX's Starlink on school buses
- Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers grow
- Half of the western United States out of drought, but not fully recovered
- Coconino NF and Coconino County partnering on post-fire watershed project
- Where did the snow go? Researchers probe gap between snowfall, runoff
- California condors confront bird flu in flight from extinction
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WHS grads take final walk through schools
Graduates give high-fives to the Williams K-8 classes during the Grad Walk at Williams Elementary-Middle School May 24.

Ash Fork High School wraps up 2022-2023 softball and baseball seasons
The Lady Spartans capped off their season with a 19-4 loss to Bagdad in 1A state tournament softball action April 28.
Williams softball state champs honored with parade
The Williams softball team paraded through downtown Williams May 25 celebrating their win as the 2023 state champions.
- North Country HealthCare to offer $20 sports physicals
- City of Williams to honor Williams Vikings state champion softball team May 25 with parade, proclamation
- Maine Consolidated School announces April SOMs
- Play ball! Williams Little League brings the fun to the baseball diamond
- Ash Fork High School recognizes 18 graduates May 4
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Out of the Past: Downtown Williams
Out of the Past: Downtown Williams

Out of the past: Snow covered Route 66
A snow covered Route 66 through Williams in the late 1940's.

Out of the past: Old Williams High School Building
An early high school in Williams which burned down. Circa 1910.
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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

Rowdy: Week of May 31
Rowdy: Week of May 31

Rowdy: Week of May 24
Rowdy: Week of May 24
- Letter: General Mining Law doesn't allow for "undue degradation"
- Letter: Sad to hear future of Williams threatened by mining
- Guest column: Native artisans want better access to the Grand Canyon
- Letter to the Editor: Response to "Parents speak up against bullying at WEMS"
- Letter to the Editor: USFS must protect public lands from mining
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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Cataract Creek Gang rides again
The Cataract Creek Gang street shows have returned to downtown Williams. The shows run every night at 7 p.m. downtown.
Camp Civitan to provide food for Williams Summer Rec
Meals served in Williams at the Williams Youth Recreation Center are prepared at Camp Civitan.

WEMS kindergarten graduation celebrates class of 2035
Williams Elementary-Middle School celebrated its kindergarten graduation May 23 with songs and awards.
- Grand Canyon Brewing and Distillery hosts 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Aug 26
- Jeff Pettit Memorial Fire Prevention Golf Tournament returns June 3
- Williams Historic Route 66 Car Show returns June 9-10
- Rask family wins car at Operation Christmas Child event
- WFD takes the gold in Fire versus Police Fundraiser
- Bob Hine's wildlife photography and more on display at The Gallery in Williams
- WPD program provides crucial support for seniors living alone
- Business beat: Vintage vibes, modern twist found downtown at Chizonaka in Williams
- Coco Solano bids farewell to Williams High School
- WUSD to provide summer meals
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Coconino Community College to host summer skills classes
FLAGSTAFF - Coconino Community College is offering several summer workshops in June. These classes are short skills building events for the local community.

Justice Court welcomes Carol Williamson
Officer Carol Williamson completed the Court Security Officer and Court Security Officer Firearms Academies and a probationary period to obtain her certification.

Four Northern Arizona community colleges sign agreement to benefit students
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The four community college districts covering all northern Arizona have entered into a historic partnership agreement to help better serve students.
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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Obituary: Arend Mathijssen Jr.
Obituary: Arend Mathijssen Jr.

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.

Obituary: Lorraine Stegmeir
Obituary: Lorraine Stegmeir