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Gunfighter Canyon earns national five-star rating for range excellence
The rating is the highest designation for NSSF (National Shooting Sports Foundation) and applies to Gunfighter Canyon’s facilities in both Page and Williams.
Override election for WUSD returns on Nov. 2 ballot
Williams voters will once again be asked whether to adopt a budget override for Williams Unified School District this November.
Mountain Man 5K and 10K returns to Williams Sept. 6
The 11th annual Mountain Man 5k and10k race returns to Williams Sept. 6.
- Leftover hunting permit-tags available for fall deer, turkey and javelina
- Shelter in place order issued for flood areas of Flagstaff
- Expect long delays as ADOT works sections of I-40 near Flagstaff
- Williams Shooting Range gets new pistol stands through donations
- Child tax credit rolls out soon as monthly payments
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56-year-old man dies on Bright Angel Trail
A 56-year-old man was returning from a day trip to Plateau Point in Grand Canyon National Park when he became unresponsive July 19.
Music Under the Stars concert raises $1,000 for Kaibab Learning Center
Both KLC and Grand Canyon Rec Center are non-profit organizations which provide services for the Grand Canyon community.
Keith and Nancy Green named 2021 Pioneer Award recipients
Wayne Ranney, a past president of the GCHS, nominated the Greens for the award.
- One missing after flash flood at Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon’s Celebration of Art returns Sept. 11
- Grand Canyon, parts of northern Arizona break heat records July 10
- The National Park Service and Grand Canyon Conservancy launch Astronomer in Residence program
- Grand Canyon prepares for annual bison capture and relocation to Inter-Tribal Buffalo Council
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Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians
Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.
Hiker injured, rescued off Phoenix mountain 24 hours later
An injured hiker has been rescued off a Phoenix mountain after being unable to call for help for about 24 hours, authorities said.
Gold medal v. golden arches: Olympian's hopes nearly quashed
When the nerve pain in his arm from shooting arrows became too much to handle, and when a positive doping test threatened to end his career, Brady Ellison started thinking about his next chapter.
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Vikings volleyball hits summer practices
The Williams Vikings volleyball team is spending some time on the court this summer.
Bridging over: WEMS celebrates summer KinderCamp students
Williams Elementary-Middle School hosted a KinderCamp bridging over ceremony June 30.
Williams Little League selects Juniors All-Star team
The Williams Juniors All-Star team heads to the District 4 tournament July 6.
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Out of the past: Grand Canyon marks 65th anniversary of tragic airline accident
On the morning of June 30, 1956, two airliners took off from Los Angeles International Airport, both aircraft were modern airliners for the time, and flown by experienced crew. But neither would make it to their destination.
Out of the past: Pep rally parade for Williams vs. Jerome game
Students lead a parade through the back streets of Williams in the 1940s.
Navajo Bridge in northern Arizona celebrates 92 years
On this week in 1929, a dedication ceremony officially opened the Grand Canyon Bridge at Marble Canyon.
- Grand Canyon history: Death along the Colorado River in 1922
- Securing Bright Angel Trail and the construction of the Kaibab Trail, a lesson in patience and politics
- There is no easy hike into Grand Canyon
- Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport, circa 1948
- Grand Canyon history notes: A new bridge over the mighty Colorado is built
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Rowdy: week of July 20
Rowdy.
Northern Arizona astronomy: NASA's interest in Venus and climate change
Recently it was announced that NASA is sending two robotic space vehicles to Venus around 2028-2030.
Community calendar: week of July 20
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
- Ask the contractor: Building material costs still rising
- Letter to the editor: Williams sparkles on Fourth of July
- From the desk of the librarian: Workshops and clubs galore through summer
- Lake Powell Fishing Report: Monsoon rains anticipated to help water levels at Lake Powell
- Guest column: Delta variant highlights vaccination need against COVID-19
- Lake Powell Fishing Report: Fishermen await monsoons as water elevation continues to drop
- Letter: Should we have cancelled the Fourth of July fireworks?
- Letter: I live off-grid and I still get to enjoy indoor plumbing and TV
- Column: Lumber prices expected to stay high through 2022
- License plate production caught up after eliminating aluminum supply-chain delay
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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Raven stamp to be released July 30; highlights Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast
The stamp will be unveiled July 30 at the Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska.
Summer Rec entertains at Cureton Park
Williams youth attend Summer Rec July 23.
Northern Arizona Celtic Highland Association holds annual festival in Williams
The Northern Arizona Celtic Highland Association held its annual festival in Williams July 17- 18 at the Williams Rodeo Grounds.
- USFWS looking to expand black-footed ferret habitat
- Game & Fish Commission proposes rulemaking to establish a paperless permit-tag system
- New ASU Havasu program aims to help address nursing shortage in rural areas
- Babbitt Ranch to host annual Hashknife Colt Sale July 10
- Babies arrive at Grand Canyon Deer Farm
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Work continues at Williams High School
Crews are working to complete new pavement for the parking lot at Williams High School.
Hampton Inn breaks ground in Williams
Crews broke ground last week for a Hampton Inn on Rodeo Road in Williams.
Photo highlights: Williams Fourth of July parade delights
The parade, hosted by the city of Williams, drew family and friends together in an Independence Day celebration.
- Business Beat: Coffee sales to help veterans and their families transition to civilian life
- Caboose donated to Railroad Museum
- Heritage Elementary celebrates last day of school
- Ash Fork High School honors 18 graduates in 2021 (gallery)
- WHS grads say final goodbye at Williams Elementary-Middle School
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
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Daniel (Dan) William Baertlein
Daniel was born August 30, 1935 to Gilbert and Paula Baertlein in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Obituary: Celia “Sally” Aguilar Lugo
Celia “Sally” Aguilar Lugo passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
Obituary: James “Jim” Joseph Cady
Obituary: James “Jim” Joseph Cady
