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Early voting for the Aug. 4, primary election started July 8.

The Monument Fire, located 30 miles northwest of Ash Fork near the Boquillas Ranch has grown to 600 acres. It is 10 percent contained.

ASH FORK, Ariz. - Firefighters are battling a small wildland fire in the Boquillas Ranch area north of Ash Fork.

• Officers responded to disturbance on Slagel, subjects trespassed from area; • Officers responded to subject trespassing at Circle K, subject removed;

There are 2,102 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Coconino County and 92 deaths as of July 6.

A new parking area for the Williams Clinic is nearing completion. The parking lot is located on the east side of the hospital, where the old clinic once sat.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A new rural camping experience could be coming to Williams soon.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — While most Fourth of July festivities were canceled in Williams, including the annual parade, some residents had other ideas.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Snowstorms and inclement weather stopped helicopter thinning operations on Bill Williams Mountain in the fall of 2019, but forest managers said restoration is set to resume soon.

PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has completed its random draw for 2020 fall hunts.

Although the Williams Fourth of July parade has been canceled following Gov. Doug Ducey’s June 29 executive order to limit social gatherings, the fireworks show, American Legion barbecue and community prayer are still planned.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County health officials announced upcoming closures to the Fort Tuthill specimen collection site.

PHOENIX, Ariz. — When Gov. Doug Ducey reopened the state in May, there was little enforcement of the state’s suggested COVID-19 safety guidelines for businesses, however, on June 17 Ducey ordered all businesses in Arizona to take specific action to keep workers and patrons safe and help limit the spread of COVID-19.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County District 3 Supervisor Matt Ryan was elected as Chair of the Rural Transportation Advocacy Council (RTAC).

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Kaibab National Forest archaeologist Neil Weintraub has been named the 2020 Professional Archaeologist of the Year by the State Historic Preservation Office and Arizona Preservation Foundation.

City sales tax revenue for April was $223,837, a decrease of 55 percent from the $494,090 in 2019.

The Williams Unified School District Governing Board met June 24 in a special session to begin work on a reopening plan for its schools and determine a start date for the 2020-2021 school year.

With limitations for large gatherings in Arizona, Williams is one of only a handful of cities in northern Arizona holding Fourth of July festivities, which will include a firework show.

PHOENIX (AP) — In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days starting June 29.

ASH FORK - Through a cooperative effort of the U.S. Marshals Service and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, assault suspect James Snow is in custody.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Fourth of July plans are in progress as the city prepares for a parade, fireworks display and more.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With various statistics and data filtering through media outlets, Northern Arizona Healthcare is urging people to look at hospital, ICU capacity and mortality rates when evaluating the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.

ASH FORK, Ariz. — James Snow, 48, of Ash Fork, Arizona, is being sought by law enforcement for two domestic violence incidents. He is considered armed and dangerous.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — After evaluating the city budget, the Williams City Council has decided to not open the Williams Aquatic Center or Summer Rec program this summer.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The city of Williams will not make wearing masks mandatory to fight the coronavirus after Gov. Doug Ducey said in a press conference June 17 that he will allow cities and counties to make their own decision concerning face coverings.