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WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Williams Mayor John Moore, received an American flag from the Nation of Patriots, who make an annual ride of more than 16,000 miles on motorcycles to raise awareness and money for combat wounded families throughout the United States.

Upcoming events in the Williams area.

The Williams Transfer Station recently announced changes to its collection days for Williams’ residents.

While oddities are few and far between, hunters are being encouraged to let a wildlife health specialist at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) take a look.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.”

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Northern Arizona University dental hygiene program together with Delta Dental is offering a reduced cost Kiddie Dental clinic Nov. 13.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The city of Flagstaff and Coconino County have begun reopening procedures of some government facilities after closing and/or placing restrictions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Even though a last-minute location change for academics had to be dealt with, the Williams Sportsman’s Club (WSC) hosted a successful Ladies Only Shoot Sept. 12.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Hundreds of people participated and observed the Patriot Day parade in Williams Sept. 12.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The city of Williams has announced that Dawn Trapp will face Craig Fritsinger for the third open council seat in the general election Nov. 3.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — It has been almost three years since Glendale kindergarten teacher Cathryn Gorospe was murdered, and suspect Charlie Malzahn remains in custody as prosecutors continue to work through multiple charges against him.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Forest restoration and fuels reduction work will resume this week on the Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project, which aims to reduce unnaturally dense timber stands and heavy accumulations of fuel on the highest slopes of the mountain’s north face.

As of Sept. 14, there are no active cases of COVID-19 in the city of Williams and one reported case in the 86046 zip code.

Upcoming events in and around Williams.

The 2021 tags are for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear hunts, along with raptor capture.

Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 17.

Williams Police Department is offering a $100 reward for information leading to an arrest for those responsible for the graffiti at Sante Fe Dam.

It wasn't immediately known how many homes were in the evacuation area, which was east of U.S. 89.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council approved funds to continue the tradition of a community Christmas tree and decorations at their meeting Aug. 27.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — On Sept. 12, visitors and residents are invited to the Patriot Day Parade in downtown Williams. The event commemorates and pays tribute to those injured and killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S.

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Main Street of America. The Mother Road. America’s Highway. Whatever you choose to call it, the iconic Route 66 has been a part of the history of Williams since the 1920s.

The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service Aug. 24-30 (among others) - • Officers responded to suspicious activity on Sheridan;

Free saliva-based diagnostic COVID-19 testing is now available at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff.

The Williams Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5 and on Labor Day, Sept. 7.