PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area saw 5.2 million visitors in 2023, according to the annual visitation report by the National Park Service.
PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is seeking information regarding large debris existing on Lake Powell to inform future salvage and cleanup efforts.
Grand Canyon National Park highlights employees each week in its community newsletter. Robert Carlos Cueva Jr. is this week’s employee spotlight.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon Trust has announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 LeaderShift Scholars program.
LEES FERRY, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in partnership with Glen Canyon Conservancy, is extending the Brown Trout Incentivized Harvest program.
SELIGMAN, Ariz. — Several wind-driven wildfires burned thousands of acres in northwest Arizona near Seligman in the late evening of March 5.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The National District Attorney’s Association (NDAA) recently recognized Coconino County Attorney Bill Ring as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Prosecutor of the Year Award.
WILLIAMS, Ariz —The Coconino County Recorder’s Office wants to remind early voters that voted early ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 19.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has unveiled plans for a significant addition to healthcare services with the establishment of a new outpatient surgery center in Flagstaff.
The Williams Vikings softball and baseball teams played games on the road last week. The Lady Vikings faced Camp Verde Feb. 27 where they won 13-11. The Vikings boys travelled to Mohave Valley to participate in the River Valley tournament. The Vikings faced Mogollon March 5 in Williams and will face Superior March 8.
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Feb. 12-15.
SUPAI, Ariz. — Two new homes are being constructed at Supai Village, one of the most remote communities in the country, located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Ash Fork kindergartners went on a field trip to the Ash Fork Museum in January.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
Former Williams High School student, Brock McCarthy, has died following a vehicle accident in Arkansas.
Doug Bauer has been named publisher of the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff. He started Feb. 5.
The entire APS substation project is expected to be completed by early 2025.
The supervisors unanimously approved a resolution requesting closure of the mine and several environmental protection requirements.
A new superintendent has been selected for Arches and Canyonlands national parks.
The Williams high school boys and girls basketball teams ended their seasons at the first round of the 1A State tournament Feb. 3-4.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
PEACH SPRINGS, Ariz. — Rjay Brunkow has been appointed the new chief executive officer of The Grand Canyon Resort Corporation (GCRC) by its board of directors.
Seligman and Ash Fork Fire responded to the scene of an semi accident at milepost 144 on I-40 eastbound Feb. 9. Firefighters extricating one patient from the semi and closed the interstate for several hours. Interstate 40 was closed twice during the three-day storm Feb. 7-9, causing multiple delays.
Williams Police Department responded to the following calls, among others Feb. 9-12.
In recognition of the certification, Under Canvas announced a new “We Own the Night’’ campaign.
Grand Canyon Community Church of Grand Canyon Village will host a concert by the Northwestern College A cappella Choir March 7 at 7 p.m.
The Williams High School cheerleaders attend the AIA State Cheerleading Competition in Goodyear, Arizona, Feb. 2 and 3. This was a first-time experience for many of the girls that have never competed before, according to Melonie Daly, head coach of the cheer team.
NPS has begun accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for specific launch dates within calendar year 2025.
The new substation and road are critical infrastructure projects that began the construction phase on the South Rim.
GRAND CANYON — Are you passionate about conservation, advocacy, or environmental justice? If so, the Grand Canyon Trust has the perfect opportunity for you.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Coconino County is sending out a warning for those wanting to spend time in the Flagstaff area backcountry during and following this week's storm system.
Rock Point Lady Cougars captured the 1A North Region title for the sixth time at the 1A North Super Regionals tournament in Flagstaff Feb. 2-3. Earlier in the week, Williams Lady Vikings beat Ash Fork 57-30. El Capitan Eagles beat Williams boys in the championship game at regionals to claim the title. Williams boys lost to Ash Fork 53-52 in a buzzer beater earlier in the week.
Williams Elementary-Middle School recently announced the February Students of the Month (SOM). Students are nominated by their teachers.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
High Country Fire Rescue recognized long-time volunteer Kaycee Steger. Steger has been with HCFR for 5 years and also works full time with Lifeline Ambulance.
Williams Police Department introduced officers Escalante and Conner to the Williams City Council Jan. 11.
A grant supporting women business owners on Route 66 has opened for applicants. The Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant supports women entrepreneurs on the Mother Road.
Restoration Forest Products Group, LLC (RFOR), a sustainable forest products business, is making significant strides towards the completion of its Bellemont sawmill, expected in the second quarter of 2024.
The Page/Lake Powell, Tuba City and Williams Community Grant Cycle opens on March 6. Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff will host two free grant application workshops prior to the cycle opening.
A winter storm warning is in effect for Feb. 6 until Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. The storm warning is in effect for areas above 6,000 feet.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter announced the appointment of Mrs. Kathy Stockman to the Seligman Unified District Governing Board. The appointment is non-partisan by law.
North Country HealthCare’s Northern Arizona Care and Services After Assault (NACASA) program has received a $35,000 funding commitment from Northern Arizona Healthcare to assist adult and adolescent victims of sexual assault and domestic violence strangulation.
Williams resident Private Justin Mitchell graduated from the United States Army Basic and Infantry school Jan. 26 at Fort Benning.
Williams Fire Department (WFD) responded to several accidents on Interstate 40 Jan. 25 after a day of rain followed by freezing temperatures caused ice to form on roads.
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Jan. 15-20.
The Yavapai-Apache Nation held a meeting on the Yavapai-Apache Land Exchange Jan. 17. The proposed exchange involves nearly 4,788 acres of National Forest land owned by the Yavapai-Apache Nation.
U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema extended her congratulations on the award of $2.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in a Dec. 7, 2023 letter to Prescott Valley Town Council Member April Hepperle
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Jan. 8-14.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.