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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is seeking information regarding large debris existing on Lake Powell to inform future salvage and cleanup efforts.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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Grand Canyon National Park highlights employees each week in its community newsletter. Robert Carlos Cueva Jr. is this week’s employee spotlight.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon Trust has announced it is accepting applications for the 2024 LeaderShift Scholars program.

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LEES FERRY, Ariz. — Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in partnership with Glen Canyon Conservancy, is extending the Brown Trout Incentivized Harvest program.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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SELIGMAN, Ariz. — Several wind-driven wildfires burned thousands of acres in northwest Arizona near Seligman in the late evening of March 5.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 12, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 5, 2024
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The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Feb. 12-15.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 5, 2024
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Supai families get new homes
With help from Habitat for Humanity, Havasupai tribal members find cost-effective solution for housing

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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News March 5, 2024
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Ash Fork kindergartners went on a field trip to the Ash Fork Museum in January.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 27, 2024
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Upcoming events in the Williams area.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 27, 2024
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Former Williams High School student, Brock McCarthy, has died following a vehicle accident in Arkansas.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 27, 2024
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Doug Bauer has been named publisher of the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff. He started Feb. 5.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 27, 2024
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The entire APS substation project is expected to be completed by early 2025.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 26, 2024
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The supervisors unanimously approved a resolution requesting closure of the mine and several environmental protection requirements.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 26, 2024
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A new superintendent has been selected for Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 26, 2024
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The Williams high school boys and girls basketball teams ended their seasons at the first round of the 1A State tournament Feb. 3-4.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 20, 2024
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Upcoming events in the Williams area.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 20, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 20, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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Williams Police Department responded to the following calls, among others Feb. 9-12.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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Dark skies guaranteed with glamping venue Under Canvas
Supported by DarkSky credentials, glamping venue launches “We Own The Night” campaign in Arizona and Utah

In recognition of the certification, Under Canvas announced a new “We Own the Night’’ campaign.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 13, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 7, 2024
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The new substation and road are critical infrastructure projects that began the construction phase on the South Rim.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 7, 2024
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GRAND CANYON — Are you passionate about conservation, advocacy, or environmental justice? If so, the Grand Canyon Trust has the perfect opportunity for you.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Williams Elementary-Middle School recently announced the February Students of the Month (SOM). Students are nominated by their teachers.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Upcoming events in the Williams area.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Williams Police Department introduced officers Escalante and Conner to the Williams City Council Jan. 11.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News February 6, 2024
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Upcoming events in the Williams area.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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Williams resident Private Justin Mitchell graduated from the United States Army Basic and Infantry school Jan. 26 at Fort Benning.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Jan. 15-20.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 30, 2024
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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.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 23, 2024
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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

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 23, 2024
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The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Jan. 8-14.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 23, 2024
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Upcoming events in the Williams area.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News January 23, 2024

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