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American Legion honors Williams fallen law enforcement officers
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Police Chief Herman Nixon joined American Legion Cordova Post 13 at the Williams Cemetery April 13 to place police markers at the gravesites of fallen officers.
Fair in Parks brings community together, raises funds for Ponderosa Fire Department
PARKS, Ariz. - Ponderosa Fire District participated in the 2021 Spring Fling Craft Fair and Expo April 10 at the Parks Feed and Mercantile.
Forest thinning near old Route 66 alignment in Parks raises concern
PARKS, Ariz. — A Kaibab National Forest thinning project in Parks concerned local residents when logging truck traffic was recently seen utilizing a past alignment of Route 66.
- Ryan Weaver to headline patriot concert April 30 in Williams
- Plane crash claims 2 near Williams airport
- House fire caused by explosion claims one at Boquillas Ranch north of Seligman
- $4,000 in stolen BNSF property recovered in Kaibab Estates West
- Public feedback sought for proposed Williams Pozzolan Mine
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Grand Canyon to rebuild Ribbon Falls Bridge along North Kaibab Trail
During a National Park Service operational update meeting April 14, Grand Canyon National Park announced plans to rebuild Ribbon Falls Bridge as well as telecommunication plans for other areas of the park.
Canyon Closet continues to serve community at new location at Grand Canyon
On March 27, Canyon Closet celebrated its grand opening at its new location at the back of Grand Canyon Community Library in Grand Canyon Village.
COVID-19 vaccine event in Tusayan April 28
This event is available for Tusayan, Grand Canyon and Valle residents.
- Sierra Club gathers community leaders, Native activists to discuss ongoing development threats at Canyon
- Helping to keep Grand Canyon clean
- Grand Canyon Railway’s steam train makes first run in 2021
- Interior Department announces special days for National Park week
- Grand Canyon personnel help with injured hiker at Zion National Park
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Yavapai County Administration Building shut down in wake of threat from former employee
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - A threat by a “disgruntled former employee” has caused Yavapai County to shut down its administration building in Prescott for up to two weeks.
Southern Arizona's spring wildflower bloom absent this year
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Southern Arizona's treasured spring wildflower bloom is pretty much a no-show this year.
Body pulled from river ID'd as a missing Bullhead City man
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (AP) — A body recovered from the Colorado River has been identified as a missing Bullhead City man who was in a boating accident, authorities said April 18.
- YSCO searching for suspect who tried to grab 8-year-old girl in Prescott Valley
- Yavapai College returning to in-person classes for summer, fall semesters
- Mexico president focusing efforts to stop child migrants
- Flagstaff subsidizes local purchases of eco-friendly autos
- Death, taxes and April 15? Maybe not. Tax filing dates shift in 2021
- AZDHS: Slight bump in COVID-19 numbers cause for concern, not alarm
- 97 pounds of meth, 7.5 pounds of heroin found during I-40 traffic stop near Flagstaff
- Grand Canyon opens east entrance, Navajo Nation remains closed
- Mesa Verde National Park designated as dark sky park
- Interior secretary steps into public lands tug-of-war over Bears Ears National Monument
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Summer youth soccer signups have begun in Williams
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — After cancelling last year's season because of the coronavirus, the American Youth Soccer Organization has said the season is set to return this summer.
Little League returns to Williams
Williams Little League Yankees faced the Astros in a tough game April 15 at Cureton Park.
Vikings golf back on course at Elephant Rocks
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - The Williams Vikings golf team had their first home golf match April 8 against Chino Valley.
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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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Rowdy: week of April 14
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Rowdy: Week of April 7
Rowdy: Week of April 7
Editorial: What’s my role in wildfire season?
You may ask why wildfire season is a big deal and what difference you could make in the big picture.
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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Honoring the past, participating in the future: Babbitt Ranches celebrates 135 years of ranching and conservation
The ranching empire began when two of the original five Arizona Babbitt brothers, traveling from their hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, stepped off the train at the Flagstaff depot as they were exploring locations in the West to realize their dream of becoming cowboys.
Signs of spring: Businesses begin to reopen in Williams as warmer temperatures return
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Erik Hacker of Chicago, Illinois enjoys an ice cream at Dairy Queen in Williams March 31.
Business Beat: Hunger Square brings a taste of India to Williams
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Indian cuisine is one of the world’s most diverse foods, characterized for its unique and humble use of a variety of grains, fruit, vegetables, meats and spices of the region. Sweet, sour, spicy and hot are just a few adjectives that describe the flavors in dishes from India. Sudipto Ballav and Chaitali Bose are now bringing those robust flavors 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
- A growing adventure: E-bikes provide healthy alternative to seniors who want to keep riding
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Williams Fire continues recruit training, plans for golf tourney fundraiser
Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) is making preparations for the 18th annual Fire Prevention Golf Tournament June 5 at Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams.
Williams police awarded $77,440 DUI enforcement grant
Williams Police Department was recently awarded a $77,440 DUI enforcement grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Williams fire hydrants flushed April 8
There are 372 total hydrants in Williams, including those on private property.
- Williams Fire seeks sponsors for 18th annual golf tournament fundraiser
- Lake Powell Fishing Report: With full moon, poor fishing at Lake Powell
- Lake Powell Fishing Report: Low water levels reported at Lake Powell
- WEMS announces March Students of the Month
- Ash Fork kindergarteners celebrate Read Across America week
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: 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.
Obituary: Laurette Kennedy
Laurette Lee Kennedy passed away on February 15, 2021 at the Flagstaff Hospital from complications after surgery, at the age of 64.
