
Containment of the Tunnel Fire increased to 20 percent Monday evening as firefighters continued to secure the fire’s perimeter and remove any heat near the control lines.

Helicopters aided in fire suppression efforts today on the 20,198-acre Tunnel Fire, while crews continued making progress dowsing hotspots along the fire’s western flank.

The Tunnel Fire, 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff, grew an additional 3,087 acres April 20 for a total of 19,712 acres of fire driven by strong winds across the landscape in a northeast direction.

According to Coconino County, the Government Prairie area, located northeast of Parks is now in SET status and is asked to prepare for evacuations, if ordered.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the final map for the redistricting map April 12. The board began the redistricting process in the fall of 2021.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council voted to increase residential and commercial electric rates at their regular meeting April 14.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s proposed recommendations for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, bear, mountain lion, population management, and limited-entry permit-tag hunts for fall 2022 and spring 2023 are available for review at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, an America’s Big Top Circus, will stop in Williams for one night only April 30.

This year’s theme is American Graffiti.

NextEra has a wind farm at Perrin Ranch in Williams, and is in the process of developing a wind farm on Babbitt Ranches near Valle, 30 miles northwest of Flagstaff.

According to Williams City Clerk Pam Galvan, Don Dent is the only candidate for mayor.

Local residents took advantage of the soft-opening April 8 to experience a crowd-free day on the coaster track and summer tubing hill.

The city of Williams will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city April 21, starting at 9 p.m.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A benefit rally to help veterans and first responders is coming to Williams May 13-15.
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