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Williams will not enforce statewide curfew ordered by Gov. Ducey
Saying he needs to act because of "lawlessness,'' Gov. Doug Ducey has imposed a statewide curfew for one week, however, Williams has chosen not to enforce the curfew.
Coconino County schedules fourth COVID-19 Testing Blitz
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is participating in the Arizona COVID-19 Testing Blitz on Saturday, May 30.
Trio of Montana orphaned grizzly cubs heading to Arizona zoo
The bears will be placed at Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, Arizona.
- 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
- School board positions open in Williams, Parks
- Jeff Buchanan of Parks selected for Arizona State Parks Board
Grand Canyon Local News see more>
Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim entrance in June
The canyon's North Rim also will reopen June 5.
Grand Canyon National Park increases recreational access
Beginning May 29, Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim's entrance will be open every day from 4 a.m. until 2 p.m for day use, with limited commercial services.
Recreational access at Lake Powell increases
Beginning May 28, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is allowing access to select campgrounds, fee station, boat launch areas and restrooms.
- Grand Canyon National Park under Stage 2 fire restrictions
- Nolan Lyle receives American Legion scholarship
- Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite coronavirus concerns
- Tusayan council extends contract for Ten-X flood study services to continue
- Tusayan voters pass budget override in special election
- Catholic Charities looking to expand outreach to include Grand Canyon
- Tusayan to move forward with trails plan, tank project
- Lodging, dining options offered in Tusayan over Memorial Day
- Listening to Grand Canyon's Native voices: Nikki Cooley shares Navajo Grand Canyon origins
- Tusayan businesses open during Grand Canyon National Park’s limited opening May 22-25
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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
PHOENIX — Another 24,723 Arizonans filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits this past week.
- 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
- Arizona cities, counties demand Gov. Ducey release coronavirus funds
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Heritage recognizes eighth grade and kindergarten students
Heritage Charter School recognized eighth grade and kindergarten students last week.
Williams Little League cancelled for 2020 season
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Little League has decided to cancel the season.
Fire Prevention Golf Tourney set for June 6
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — On June 6, Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) will host its annual Fire Prevention Golf Tournament.
Out Of The Past see more>
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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Rowdy: Week of May 27
Rowdy: Week of May 27
Meeting the Challenge: Northern Arizona Healthcare decontaminating N95 respirators
One of the most pressing concerns during the pandemic, for Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and health systems across the country, has been the availability of N95 respirators. These masks are an essential part of the personal protective equipment, or PPE, worn by front-line caregivers.
Coconino County Library offering educational video streaming service
The Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library is conducting a month-long free trial of Kanopy for all Coconino County Library card holders.
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.
12 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
Milestones see more>
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
Despite a visible decrease in visitors to Williams, Williams Fire Department (WFD) stayed busy throughout April.
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.
12 total votes
See past polls
Obituaries see more>
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.
Obituary: Wilbur Lee Miller
Wilbur Lee Miller, age 70, of Tonto Basin, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his sleep in April 2020.
