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
Williams Unified School District held registration this week
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.
Construction on a new Maverik Gas Station is underway.
Boyack began his career in 2002 as a carrier.
“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.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Residents who live on the eastern edge of Bill Williams Mountain have plenty of questions and concerns as a slew of mining claims have recently gone up in the area.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The 2020-2021 school year is coming to a close for most students at Williams High School, but things are just winding up for student-athlete Bryton Cox.
The community of Parks is getting a jump on the upcoming fire season with an emergency preparedness informational meeting.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A restaurant owner known for his quality food, but also his generosity in serving anyone in need is searching for a new location for his business.
The Williams Vikings baseball and softball teams are heading into the post season in top spots in the 1A Conference.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council voted to increase residential and commercial electric rates at their regular meeting April 14.
A new restaurant in Williams blends a variety of cooking styles and flavors that brings a new take on barbecue to the table. It also brings a whole lot of fun.
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.
WILLIAMS, Ariz.— People visit Williams to see the sites and visit the downtown shops, restaurants and breweries, but few know that many of these buildings hold over 100 years of history for the community.
Registration is currently open and will close March 31.
The Williams Vikings baseball and softball teams had their first home games of the season March 22 against Joseph City.
Coconino County continues to see a sharp drop in COVID-19 cases, with the county reporting 52 cases for the week ending Feb. 5.
Above normal significant wildland fire potential will begin in southeast Arizona in March, which is anticipated to spread northwest into central Arizona by April.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams Vikings baseball team was able to get out of the snow and enjoy some baseball in Kingman last weekend.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The city of Williams has begun the process of getting the Sweetwater Well into production after it secured the necessary materials to upgrade the Rodeo Well and begin flushing the Sweetwater Well.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — High Country Fire and Rescue responded to 283 incidents in 2021 - with an all-volunteer roster and no taxpayer assistance.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A decision on rezoning a 160-acre parcel in Coconino County near Williams for a 150-unit RV resort has been postponed.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The city of Williams has hired a consultant to evaluate firefighting needs in the community, City Manager Tim Pettit announced at the Williams City Council meeting Feb. 24.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Planning and Zoning Commission approved a scaled-back preliminary plat proposal for a residential development on Airport Road at a Feb. 17 public hearing.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Talks of a potential 1,000-home subdivision on property north of Williams have been scrapped, as the family of Max and Thelma Biegert, the original owners of Grand Canyon Railway, have announced plans to preserve the family’s 480-acre ranch property as a conservation easement.
The Lady Vikes ended the year with an 11-3 record.
