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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.

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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.

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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.

Grand Canyon and Williams AZ Discovery Map

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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.