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The Williams Police Department answered the following calls for service, among others — • Officers responded to suicidal subject at Williams Clinic.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Flagstaff City Council decided to remain in Phase 3 of the city’s re-entry plan that deals with the COVID-19 outbreak, with a few additional measures.

This call to the public will be open for 45 days from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28.

From Jan. 2-8, there have been a total of 3,085 positive cases in Coconino County.

PHOENIX — Some Republican lawmakers want to revisit — and repeal — the 2016 measure that stripped local governments of their ability to regulate short-term and vacation rentals.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Although restricted on what it can regulate, the city of Williams is taking the first step in creating rules for owners of short-term rentals in Williams.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council gave a resounding “no” to supporting an outdoor lodging business proposed for 160 acres just outside the city limits in Coconino County.

Spring and summer youth sports programs in Williams are gearing up. Little League baseball and softball signups are underway with the season set to begin in April.

With new Congressional maps in Arizona, Williams Mayor John Moore announced his bid for the Republican nomination in Arizona’s second district.

Several projects on the state highway system were completed in 2021 and significant progress was made on other Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) jobs.

The proposed development on Airport Road will not be heard at the Jan. 13 Williams City Council meeting.

AutoCamp representatives had the opportunity to speak about their outdoor lodging proposal as they seek rezoning.

Representatives of AutoCamp came to Williams Jan. 4 for an informal meet and greet with neighbors of Cooper Ranch to discuss their proposed project, however, the group was met with staunch opposition from those in attendance.

The 1,458 positive cases reported last year was more than double the 662 reported the previous week.

A woman allegedly armed with a knife died Wednesday, Jan. 5, after being shot by Prescott Police at the Wells Fargo Bank, 3186 Willow Creek Road.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking to bolster its pool of hunters who apply to be randomly selected throughout the year for specific population management hunts.

The commission unanimously approved the rule at its June 2021 meeting in Payson after an extensive public input process.

Chino Valley Police shot and killed an armed suspect who threatened officers after robbing the Family Dollar in Paulden, Arizona, Jan. 4.

After more than six months of negotiations, the public will be able to access the Boquillas Ranch in Game Management Unit 10.

Despite a cold start to the New Year, the National Weather Service in Flagstaff expects mainly warmer and drier than normal conditions for the first half of January.

Government, consumer and law enforcement agencies all caution against using debit card numbers to shop online.

In addition to that funding, the president’s office is currently considering a separate resolution that would allocate an additional $2,000 per adult and $600 per child per the American Rescue Act Funds.

The National Park Service is seeking public input on a new management plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for Wupatki National Monument.

Arizona’s minimum wage will increase from $12.15 an hour to $12.80 an hour on Jan. 1 under a law approved by the state’s voters in 2016 that gradually increases the bottom rate employers are allowed to pay.

Williams 2021 in pictures