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Due to inclement weather, the delivery of Williams-Grand Canyon News will be delayed.
Foot of snow possible for Williams this weekend
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - A pair of winter storms is set to hit northern Arizona this weekend and into early next week, with a cumulative 8-12 inches expected for Williams, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
Coconino National Forest closes forest roads as wet weather sets in
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - With the arrival of snow and wet weather, the Flagstaff Ranger District and Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest are beginning to close a number of forest roads for the safety of visitors and to protect forest roads during the winter season.
- Coconino County sees high demand for COVID-19 vaccine
- Yavapai County vaccinations for Phase 1B involves pharmacy partnerships
- Williams City Hall offices close due to COVID-19 outbreak
- Williams 911: week of Dec. 31-Jan. 10
- Williams City Council to address coaster park, sanitation rates at Jan. 14 meeting
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Hill climb: Grand Canyon rangers recognized for law enforcement work
Grand Canyon rangers carry an injured person up the trail. Rangers were recognized by the National Park Service on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Pandemic interrupts longtime Isle Royale National Park wolf, moose study
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — One of the world’s longest-running wildlife field studies has fallen prey to the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Monument closes for inauguration
WASHINGTON — Security concerns surrounding President-elect Biden’s inauguration prompted the closure Jan. 15 of core areas of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to the public through January 21, at least. The U.S. Secret Service requested the closure, which took effect at 11 a.m. EST.
- Grand Canyon's telecommunication plan moves forward
- Man sentenced after violent altercation at Grand Canyon National Park
- NPS addresses COVID vaccine distribution at Grand Canyon
- Grand Canyon School mulls return to in-person learning
- North Rim’s Grand Canyon Lodge begins accepting reservations for summer
- NTSB report: Deadly Grand Canyon helicopter crash likely caused by wind
- Photo highlight: How do people get across the Grand Canyon?
- New book helps make Arizona Trail accessible to beginners
- Finding solutions: Grand Canyon, Tusayan receive Phase 1a COVID-19 vaccinations
- Grand Canyon Conservancy leadership remains, new board member announced
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Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under Biden
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden's plan to provide a path to U.S. citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status, mixing hope with guarded optimism Wednesday amid a seismic shift in how the American government views and treats them.
Prescott-area COVID-19 vaccination venues to open this week
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - COVID-19 vaccines are on their way — in a big way. On Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21 and 22, the former Sears store at the Prescott Gateway Mall location off Highway 69 will be open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for by-appointment only mass vaccinations for all educators and child care workers not affiliated with either Prescott or Humboldt unified school districts.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration for delisting gray wolves
Several environmental groups have come together to try to restore endangered species protection for the gray wolf.
- Firefighters working to contain Sour Fire north of Highway169 near Verde Valley
- Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said deputy fatally shot man who fired shots
- Bush family’s Texas home eyed for national park designation
- Pandemic's toll shows up on students' college applications
- Arizona man wrongfully accused of selling LSD settles suit
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AIA reinstates winter high school sports following feedback from coaches, public
After much backlash from the public and feedback from schools, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) reversed its decision to cancel winter high school sports. The season has been reinstated with modifications.
AIA cancels winter athletics; emergency meeting scheduled for Jan. 12
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Executive Board voted 5-4 Jan. 8 to cancel the high school winter sports season, the group is meeting again Jan. 12.
AIA delays winter athletic season again
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Winter athletes will have an extra two weeks get into shape following the announcement by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) to delay the start of the season to Jan. 18.
- Basketball champs: Maine Consolidated clinches win at middle school tourney
- Ash Fork middle schoolers explore strawberry DNA in the lab
- Final drive not enough to carry Williams past Mogollon at State Championships
- State championship bound: Vikings beat Superior 44-26 in semifinals
- Arizona winter high school sports delayed to January
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There is no easy hike into Grand Canyon
Trails leading into the canyon have a way of giving folks a false sense of security.
Out of the past: Grand Canyon Airport, circa 1948
The Grand Canyon Airport near Tusayan, Arizona. Sight-seeing tours of the Grand Canyon were conducted from the location and continue from there today.
Grand Canyon history notes: A new bridge over the mighty Colorado is built
The 1921 bridge danced in the winds that regularly came roaring through the inner gorge and on at least one occasion it was reported to have capsized.
- Out of the past: The summer of 1920 in Williams
- Out of the past: 15th anniversary of a fire in downtown Williams
- Historic Latter-day Saints church stills stands in Chino Valley
- 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
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Rowdy: Week of Jan. 20
Rowdy: Week of Jan. 20
Community calendar: Week of Jan. 20
Community calendar: Week of Jan. 20
Letter to the Editor: A generous community helps students and families find stability in a time of uncertainty
Letter to the Editor: A generous community helps students and families find stability in a time of uncertainty
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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COVID-19 has taken much from Jerrel Singer, but the Native artist looks toward the future with hope
It’s been a hard few months for Jerrel Singer — he lost his sister to COVID-19 at the end of October and then in short order his aunt and uncle. By the Christmas holiday, Singer had become sick and was hospitalized himself.
Yavapai Health Services answers questions about COVID vaccine
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines continues many people still have questions about the available vaccines. Health officials at Yavapai County Community Health Services have provided the following answers to some of the most common questions they have received.
Doctor shortage: New family medicine residency brings students to rural Arizona
Residents will travel across northern Arizona to provide care to a number of areas that include Winslow, Show Low, Williams, Tuba City, Polacca and Whiteriver, according to North Country HealthCare.
- Making retirement a priority: Robynn Eckel calls it a career at the post office
- IRS begins second round of stimulus payments
- Navajo Nation casinos to lay off more than 1,100
- Penalties for using cellphone while driving kicked in Jan. 1
- Northern Arizona astronomy: The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant and pulsar
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Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan named Coconino County Board Chairman
Ryan said he was honored for yet another opportunity to represent the Board and residents as chairman.
New officers selected for Williams Fire; members recognized for service
Every year Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) selects new officers and recognizes members for their service.
Advent series cancelled; St. John's continues outreach
The annual Advent concert series at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church has been cancelled this year because of coronavirus concerns.
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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Obituary: Clarence (Clearwater) David Toledo, Jr.
Obituary: Clarence (Clearwater) David Toledo, Jr.
Obituary: Frank Carrillo
Obituary: Frank Carrillo
Obituary: Annie Shumway
Obituary: Annie Shumway
