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Our staff is diligently working on our second edition of Northern Arizona Hunting and Fishing magazine.

By Wendy Howell January 9, 2024
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In the juniper-pinyon landscape of the Red Lake community near Williams, a debate has emerged between the need for wildfire prevention and the preservation of community aesthetics after the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (AZDFFM) began thinning trees on state land parcels checker-boarded among residential properties.

By Wendy Howell January 2, 2024
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I was off to a sluggish morning. I peered out the window to find five inches of new snow covering my car in the driveway. I plugged in the teapot, dug out my boots from the closet and went on a mission to find the ice scraper under the McDonald’s wrappers in the back of the car.

By Wendy Howell December 20, 2023
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I couldn't imagine a more fitting honor than when the administration at Williams Unified School District decided to name the Williams High School gym after recently retired athletic director, Phillip Echeverria.

By Wendy Howell December 5, 2023
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Whether its playing football, basketball or baseball, sports have always been a part of Tyler Jensen’s life, and now the long-time Williams resident is taking those skills to a new level with the commitment to play baseball at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah next year.

By Wendy Howell November 28, 2023
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Residents in Parks are continuing their fight to keep pozzolan mining out of their backyard.

By Wendy Howell November 22, 2023
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The Williams Vikings boys basketball team is returning for the 2023-24 season with a new coach at the helm.

By Wendy Howell November 21, 2023
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan, who has represented District 3 for 27 years, has submitted a formal letter to his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors indicating his intention to retire from the board effective Dec. 31.

By Wendy Howell October 17, 2023
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Coconino County looking into all leads as Chelsea Grimm still missing
Grimm's abandoned vehicle was found west of Williams

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A search continues for a missing woman whose car was found abandoned west of Williams Oct. 5.

By Wendy Howell October 17, 2023
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Nearly 200 community members showed up for a brainstorming/informational meeting Sept. 2 about possible pozzolan mining in the Spring Valley area of Parks.

By Wendy Howell September 12, 2023
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The Williams City Council approved an emergency moratorium on new residential and commercial buildings at their Aug. 24 meeting.

By Wendy Howell September 12, 2023
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Flooding hits Tusayan
Flash flood in the community of Tusayan leads to residential and commercial damage in town south of Grand Canyon

About 100 residents and hotel guests were displaced after heavy rainfall hit the community of Tusayan, south of the Grand Canyon Aug. 22.

By Wendy Howell August 30, 2023
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Drake Cement eyes Parks for possible pozzolan mining
New pozzolan mining claims go up in the Spring Valley area of Parks

Drake Cement, LLC continues to seek sources for pozzolan in northern Arizona with the rural community of Parks now in their sites.

By Wendy Howell August 22, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell August 17, 2023
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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 .

By Wendy Howell August 17, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell July 25, 2023
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Gonzalez Ranch owners reach preservation agreement
Family of Max and Thelma Biegert find partnership with Coconino County and Trust for Public Lands for parcel north of 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.

By Wendy Howell July 18, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell May 16, 2023
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ASH FORK, Ariz. — Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death in Ash Fork.

By Wendy Howell May 9, 2023
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WILLIAMS Ariz. — Several structures and vehicles were lost in a fire in Valle May 7.

By Wendy Howell May 9, 2023
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The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is making a stand against proposed pozzolan mining on Bill Williams Mountain.

By Wendy Howell May 2, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell April 11, 2023
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Editorial: Good turnout at USFS meeting about pozzolan mining

By Wendy Howell April 11, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell March 28, 2023
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$35 mil price tag to expand Williams' wastewater plant
Engineering firm finishes year-long analysis and gives expansion plan to city council

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.

By Wendy Howell March 28, 2023
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Despite a winter with record-breaking snowfall, visitors to Williams continue to pour in as recent sales and BBB tax revenues reveal.

By Wendy Howell March 21, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell February 24, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell February 7, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell January 24, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell January 20, 2023
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Two major winter storms are on the way to northern Arizona this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.

By Wendy Howell January 13, 2023
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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.

By Wendy Howell November 22, 2022
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Actor Rob Schneider's 'Daddy Daughter Trip' spends day shooting at Williams' Bearizona

By Wendy Howell November 15, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell November 8, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell November 2, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell October 11, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell October 4, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell September 27, 2022
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TUSAYAN, Ariz. — Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce and Run Tucson are collaborating to bring the Grand Canyon Trail Half Marathon to Tusayan Nov. 5.

By Wendy Howell September 27, 2022
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PARKS, Ariz. — The Soulstice Mountain Trail Run is moving to a new home.

By Wendy Howell September 20, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell September 20, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell September 6, 2022
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Viking Kody Daly scored two goals for the Vikings in their 7-2 loss to Ash Fork.

By Wendy Howell September 6, 2022
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Williams has had a profitable summer as sales and BBB tax revenues reveal.

By Wendy Howell September 6, 2022
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As the monsoon season winds down, flowers are on full display across northern Arizona.

By Wendy Howell September 6, 2022
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The community was shaken a bit last week when the Williams Unified School District campuses were evacuated because of a reported threat.

By Wendy Howell August 30, 2022
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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.

By Wendy Howell August 23, 2022
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City of Williams crews work to mitigate flooding in downtown Williams during a seasonal monsoon storm Aug. 10.

By Wendy Howell August 16, 2022
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Concerned neighbors and community members have begun to mobilize and have created The Protect Bill Williams Mountain coalition to fight future mining.

By Wendy Howell August 16, 2022
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Approximately 150 youth from across the state of Arizona were expected at the 4H archery shoot near Parks, Arizona July 30.

By Wendy Howell August 16, 2022

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