Nearly 200 community members showed up for a brainstorming/informational meeting Sept. 2 about possible pozzolan mining in the Spring Valley area of Parks.
The Williams City Council approved an emergency moratorium on new residential and commercial buildings at their Aug. 24 meeting.
About 100 residents and hotel guests were displaced after heavy rainfall hit the community of Tusayan, south of the Grand Canyon Aug. 22.
Drake Cement, LLC continues to seek sources for pozzolan in northern Arizona with the rural community of Parks now in their sites.
Air Methods air ambulance held an “open house” at the Williams Fire Department monthly meeting Aug. 4. The company is hoping to expand in Williams.
The Ash Fork Young Marines were awarded $3,400 from the American Legion Auxiliary 13, Road Rash Rodeo, American Legion Riders, Sons of American Legion Squadron 13 for their efforts in cleanup of the Historic Route 66 Car Show in June .
A 34-year-old woman pleaded guilty to child abuse and second-degree murder in the 2017 death of her 8-month-old child in Williams.
Gonzalez Ranch in Williams is one step closer to preservation with an agreement underway between Coconino County, Trust for Public Land and the property owners.
Williams High School will be adding wrestling to its athletic schedules for the 2023-2024 school year after the Williams Unified School District Governing Board approved the addition of the sport at its April 20 meeting.
ASH FORK, Ariz. — Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in Ash Fork.
WILLIAMS Ariz. — Several structures and vehicles were lost in a fire in Valle May 7.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is making a stand against proposed pozzolan mining on Bill Williams Mountain.
A number of community members packed the cafeteria at Williams High School March 29 to ask questions of the U.S. Forest Service and voice their concerns about proposed mining activities on Bill Williams Mountain.
Editorial: Good turnout at USFS meeting about pozzolan mining
Williams students can breathe easier knowing the school year will not continue into the summer after the Williams Unified School District Governing Board voted to use Fridays as make-up days for the snow days taken this winter.
The city of Williams is looking at a hefty $35 million tab to expand the city’s wastewater treatment plant, according to Carollo Engineering, who presented the results of a year-long study to the Williams City Council March 24.
Despite a winter with record-breaking snowfall, visitors to Williams continue to pour in as recent sales and BBB tax revenues reveal.
Here comes more snow. A winter storm warming is in effect for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25-26 for the Williams area and much of northern Arizona.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The No. 5 Williams Lady Vikings played multiple games in the Super Regional tournament last week, and played their first game of the 1A State tournament Feb. 7.
With the centennial of Route 66 just down the road, Alan Winninger hit the open highway to raise awareness for electric car chargers on the Mother Road.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - A major search is underway for a missing boy in Williams. Gryffyn Edens, 13, was last seen midafternoon at his residence near Cureton Park off of Grand Canyon Boulevard.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Two major winter storms are on the way to northern Arizona this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
The city of Williams continues to voice their opposition to potential pozzolan mining on Bill Williams Mountain and is encouraging the community to join the cause.
Actor Rob Schneider's 'Daddy Daughter Trip' spends day shooting at Williams' Bearizona
The city of Williams is recognizing the efforts of the numerous volunteers who have spent more than a decade establishing Monument Park as a tribute to the veterans in the community.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – The first snowfall of the season is on tap for Wednesday through Friday in northern Arizona, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — More than $750 coins. That’s the total from the more than 12,000 coins the Arizona Mountaineering Club (AMC) has collected over the past five years by rappelling below the rim at Grand Canyon National Park.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Residents who live near a proposed commercial camping business northwest of Williams have become frustrated with delays in a decision on a rezoning application for the property.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council heard the first reading of a proposed ordinance Sept. 22 that would set recovery fees for shopping carts found abandoned in the city.
TUSAYAN, Ariz. — Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce and Run Tucson are collaborating to bring the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon to Tusayan Nov. 5.
PARKS, Ariz. — The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is moving to a new home.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Arizona State Railroad Museum Foundation and Center for Education has announced the arrival of a vintage caboose which is now on display at the Grand Canyon Railway Depot.
Williams City Councilmember Bernie Hiemenz was recognized by the league for his 24 years of public service, and incoming Williams Mayor Don Dent was recognized for his 28 years of service.
Viking Kody Daly scored two goals for the Vikings in their 7-2 loss to Ash Fork.
Williams has had a profitable summer as sales and BBB tax revenues reveal.
As the monsoon season winds down, flowers are on full display across northern Arizona.
The community was shaken a bit last week when the Williams Unified School District campuses were evacuated because of a reported threat.
The Vikings traveled to Nevada to face Pahranagat Valley in what has become a tradition for the the two teams — both top small school contenders in their respective states.
City of Williams crews work to mitigate flooding in downtown Williams during a seasonal monsoon storm Aug. 10.
Concerned neighbors and community members have begun to mobilize and have created The Protect Bill Williams Mountain coalition to fight future mining.
Approximately 150 youth from across the state of Arizona were expected at the 4H archery shoot near Parks, Arizona July 30.
Another year begins at WUSD
Boyack began his career in 2002 as a carrier.
Work continues on the laying of new water lines from the Dogtown wells and reservoir, as residents saw Rodeo Road closed and under construction this week.
Williams Unified School District held registration this week
Construction on a new Maverik Gas Station is underway.
“Due to the significant expected negative impact that a pozzolan mine presents to the community, environment, tourism, water sources, and at least one local tribe, it is the city’s most sincere desire that Drake Cement not proceed with a mining operation at this location,” Pettit said in the letter.
If you’d asked me 10 years ago where I thought I’d be, it wasn’t here as the new editor of the Williams-Grand Canyon News.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - A happy crowd gathered for Williams' annual Fourth of July parade. Floats, trucks, horses and walker streamed down Route 66, a precursor to this evening's fireworks.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Mongolian chicken, carnivore nachos, teriyaki chicken.
