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Arizona Game and Fish remind public to leave baby wildlife alone
“Picking up or ‘rescuing’ baby wildlife is often unnecessary and can have negative consequences," said Stacey Sekscienski, wildlife education program manager.
Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo returns with spectators June 19-20
The public is invited to watch the 43rd annual rodeo June 19-20 at the Williams Rodeo Grounds.
Bill Williams Mountain Men Rendezvous Ride departs Williams on 200-mile horseback ride
On a perfect spring day, the Bill Williams Mountain Men departed on their annual Rendezvous Ride May 8.
- Volunteers sought for Williams clean-up event May 13-14
- Grand Opry Night features live music, carnival games and more July 3
- Moving Wall honoring Vietnam vets to visit Williams June 4-6
- New coaster park construction underway in Williams as owners aim for fall opening
- Teddy Roosevelt’s great grand-daughter helps NAU acquire historic Hat Ranch
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Grand Canyon urges residents to prepare for severe wildland fire season
The month of May is National Wildland Fire Awareness Month and Grand Canyon and surrounding regions are preparing for what experts are calling a potentially “severe” fire season.
Maya Carlisle steps in as new victim advocate at Grand Canyon Village
Life can be challenging at times, for all of us.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45k applicants
More than 45,000 people are vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
- Man accused of lying about large group hike at Grand Canyon
- North Rim opens for season May 15
- Law enforcement to participate in DUI task force for Cinco de Mayo
- Forest Service considers authorization for new fiber optic line for Grand Canyon Schools
- Tusayan vaccinates 80, NPS encourages everyone “do their part”
- Grand Canyon opens lottery for bison reduction plan in the park
- Community of Valle looking to change name to Grand Canyon Junction
- South Kaibab Trail toilets at Cedar Ridge closed temporarily for maintenance
- Outfitter remains unidentified in Grand Canyon boating accident
- One person dead, two injured in Grand Canyon rafting accident
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Wildfire forces evacuations for 3 towns near Crown King
It’s one of four wildfires currently burning around the state.
Arizona's community colleges to offer limited 4-year degrees
Arizona now joins 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees under limited prescribed circumstances.
Coconino National Forest reopens Mt. Elden road
FLAGSTAFF - Flagstaff Ranger District has opened the entirety of Elden Lookout road (Forest Road 557) to motor vehicles, which allows people to drive all the way to the top currently.
- Missing Oregon woman found dead in woods near Flagstaff
- Update: Kingman fire remains 1,400 acres, but threat remains
- Police Chief Roser placed on administrative leave, pending probe by Town of Prescott Valley
- Yavapai County sees 20% spike in overdose deaths; more than half linked to fentanyl
- School board ends meeting as parents protest mask mandate
- "SPIKED": a conversation with filmmakers
- Sedona Airport crash marks third airplane mishap in northern Arizona in a week
- Flagstaff begins adding water wells to augment city’s supply
- Jill Biden hears from Navajo women on needs, priorities during visit to reservation
- Gov. Ducey sending National Guard to southern border
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Maine Consolidated girls take win at I-40 League volleyball tournament
Maine Consolidated School won the A Team I-40 League Tournament April 23.
Kindercamp returns to WEMS this summer
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Elementary-Middle School is gearing up for a month of learning and fun this June as KinderCamp returns.
Williams High School graduation set for May 28
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams High School has announced the details for the class of 2021 graduation.
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Out of the past: Santa Fe Railroad workers participate in parade
Santa Fe Workers prepare a float for a parade in Williams circa 1930s. Alfonso G. Martinez, a railway worker, is second from the right. (
Days gone by: Bright Angel popular in the 1950s
An employee works the counter at the Bright Angel Soda Fountain in 1959.
Out of the past: Vehicle accident in 1947
A couple poses with their vehicle following a wreck on Ash Fork Hill circa 1947.
- Out of the past: The first female fire lookout
- Out of the past: Williams High School drum and marching corps
- 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
- 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
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Community calendar: week of May 5
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
Rowdy: week of May 5
Rowdy.
Guest column: In 2020, 4,700 volunteers helped Arizona ‘Keep It Grand’
Last year Adopt a Highway volunteers removed nearly four tons of litter from along state highways, contributing to the overall 1.6 million volunteers who together devoted 160.9 million hours of service in Arizona.
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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Features see more>
Whiskey with a cause: Grand Canyon Distillery offers spirits to benefit local fire departments and firefighter families
There’s a new flavor at Grand Canyon Brewery and Distillery that’s reminiscent of the great pine forests of northern Arizona with a hint of smoke and char.
Northern Arizona astronomy: Finding fascinating features on Mars
The Perseverance is the largest and latest of five Mars NASA rovers, with its key objective being to search the planet’s surface for any remaining traces of ancient microbial life.
Williams welcomes musician Ryan Weaver
A kick-off concert for two patriotic events taking place this summer — The Moving Wall and Remembering our Fallen, took place April 30 at the Babbitt-Polson Stage in Williams.
- Williams High School gets new pavement and drainage
- Williams High School class of 1980s reunion is "like totally" June 4-6
- Couple in Williams airplane crash were experienced adventure flyers
- Honoring the past, participating in the future: Babbitt Ranches celebrates 135 years of ranching and conservation
- Signs of spring: Businesses begin to reopen in Williams as warmer temperatures return
- Business Beat: Hunger Square brings a taste of India to Williams
- Ducey lifts Arizona COVID business restrictions
- Coconino Community College offers business financial series in April
- Northern Arizona astronomy: The development of photography and its link to astronomy
- All that glows: South Rim resident finds success with home-based candlemaking business
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Business Beat: Leo's Cafe offers top of the line coffee and snack options
As the newest coffee shop in Williams, Leo’s offers a variety of coffee options along with a full espresso bar, pastries, smoothies, fruities, ice-cream, hot dogs, burritos and pre-packaged salads and snacks.
WHS senior spotlight: Hannah Konkel
Hannah Konkel is a senior at Williams High School. She has attended elementary school and high school in Williams.
WHS senior spotlight: James Eischen
James is a senior at Williams High School. He has attended WHS since his sophomore year.
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: Richard Thuerkauf
Obituary: Richard Thuerkauf
Obituary: Janie Ann Acothley-Rhodes
Janie Ann Acothley-Rhodes passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 19, at her home in Williams, Arizona.
Obituary: Steven Kelly Scott
Steven Kelly Scott passed away February 25, 2021 at the VA health complex in Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 72.
