Grand Canyon School District is delaying the start of the 2020-2021 school year to allow more time to plan for reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
“Financially many felt this would be difficult,” said Grand Canyon Chamber Manager Laura Chastain
On June 25, Tusayan Town Council will meet to discuss whether masks should be worn in public in Tusayan, a decision which was left up to local government by Gov. Doug Ducey June 17.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Chase Waggoner, former city manager of Williams, was terminated June 11.
Over the last two weekends in May, Kaibab National Forest had eight illegal campfires. They hope to keep it that way.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Salons, barbershops and gyms have been in high demand after reopening May 8 following an order from Gov. Doug Ducey shutting down gyms March 20 and salons April 3 to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — On June 6, Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) will host its annual Fire Prevention Golf Tournament.
The city started looking at dropping the program last year after receiving a letter that stated the cost for recycle would be increasing.
Now, with less than 30 days before the show, organizers are hustling to finalize plans for the car show.
“There’s been a huge demand, locally, for people to purchase firearms and ammunition,” said co-owner Nishan Campbell.
Four Grand Canyon School students were honored in March for their talent after being selected to display their artwork at the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) Youth Art Month Showcase in Phoenix.
While most fire officials spend March and April gearing up for fire season, this year, the U.S. Forest Service is having to take a slightly different approach.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting a normal fire and monsoon season.
Williams Alcohol Anonymous group is still meeting — using social distancing guidelines and monitoring attendance and the group remains available to anyone who has had a drinking problem.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – The Williams Food Pantry and More has had a few extra helping hands lately.
On March 16, the tribe suspended all tourism through April 14 and last week a decision was made to extend that closure through May 14.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — While farmers markets are popular within most communities during normal times, the option of fresh produce and other goods may be even more appealing to community members now that the state has implemented social distancing and other guidelines.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor a worldwide pandemic can keep the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail. Such is the case in Williams and other post offices around the nation.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — As friends and family attempt to maintain some sense of normality in their lives after Gov. Doug Ducey’s most recent stay-at-home order, Williams restaurants are doing their part to remain open and serve customers.
NPS Chief Ranger Matthew Vandzura was available to answer community member’s questions, which included how the park would be identifying locals accessing the park.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — During a time of uncertainty, some businesses and non-profits along with the Williams Police Department are working to help those in need.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Wild West Junction welcomed new owners March 6, who said they will be keeping the restaurant, hotel, bar and all other operations the same.
The park is asking visitors to use the self-pay machines in each entrance lane.
The incident occurred in September 2019, when, according to Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, the tandem skydive encountered difficulties during landing.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Lonesome Valley Company of Arizona Rangers donated $500 Feb. 19 to help bring The Moving Wall, a 252-foot mobile replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., to Williams.
Current terms for Mayor Craig Sanderson, and council members Al Montoya and Becky Wirth expire this year.
The need for the loan came after Home Rule was not passed by Tusayan voters in 2019.
She said one of Paragon’s goals in 2020 is to get the word out that skydiving is an option at the Grand Canyon.
“(Canyon Closet) is going to be basically a non-profit Goodwill, if you will,” said Gloria Barrett. “People can drop off their clothing, exchange clothing for a larger size … it’s going to be something that is available to the community at any time.”
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Because of elevated levels of mercury, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is advising the public to limit their consumption of black crappie caught in Santa Fe Lake in Williams.
Flagstaff locals Justin Salamon, Lyndsay Hupp and Omar Martinez were three of nine storytellers who shared personal accounts of experiences on rivers during the second annual Grand Canyon Youth storytelling event Jan. 23 at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
The application will be submitted to Kaibab National Forest later this week.
Viking Jazlyn Romero has signed with Paradise Valley Community College to play softball in the fall of 2020.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. —Ryan Kopicky, a captain and volunteer firefighter with Williams Fire Department, moved to Williams from the Pacific Northwest more than a decade ago and now he and his family are moving back.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Ring. Ring. Ring. The sound of Salvation Army bell ringers is familiar around this time of year; however, this year bell ringers are in short supply and local coordinators are seeking volunteers to help carry on the tradition and help families in need.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Magic exists. That’s what one southern Arizona family believes after an act of kindness and a visit by a very special person during a recent visit to the Polar Express Train in Williams.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Senior Center may seem a little emptier now after Dolores Paredes, coordinator and long-time cook at the center, retired Nov. 21.
By 9:45 a.m. the temperature had risen to between 55-60 degrees. With increased temperatures and no obvious area for snakes to be hidden, Kevin Overfield said he was not looking for snakes.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Mayor John Moore will be shaking a few more hands this election season after announcing his run Oct. 7 for the U.S. House of Representatives under Arizona District 1.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — In the coming weeks and months you may get a knock at your door. While it may be seasonal trick-or-treaters, it could be Victoria Uszenski, a local representative of LGCY Power, the newest option for renting or purchasing solar in northern Arizona.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With the addition of two members, Williams Lions Club has grown by 22 percent, bringing total membership to 17. “We signed them in last month,” said Williams Lions Club President George Watt.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - As Summer Rec begins to wind down, children brought out their best talents for the end-of-the-year show.
The 11/12 girls team ended the season June 25 with a score of 4-3 in their final game against Chino Valley.
With more than 1,400 fireworks already purchased, Williams Volunteer Fire Department is planning to deliver one of the best Fourth of July shows in northern Arizona.
More than 50 children along with 38 adults and teens participated in the annual Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Williams last week.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With some of the best prices and recipes in town, the Little Chicken Spot is receiving two thumbs up from locals.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Renowned wood carver, sculptor and artist Jonathan LaBenne is at it again, this time carving a full-scale grizzly bear, bear cub and otters for Bearizona Wildlife Park.
