Arizona Sen. Ken Bennett spoke about the Upper Verde Headwaters State Park, education, the state budget, election integrity and ranked-choice voting during the monthly Paulden Area Community Organization meeting Jan. 2 at the Paulden Community Center.
Multiple law enforcement and rescue agencies worked to find a missing child in Cottonwood Jan. 19.
The Williams Vikings girls wrestling team sparred their way to success at the Super Regional Wrestling Invitational Jan. 10.
The Williams City Council is holding its next regular meeting Jan. 25 where the council will discuss lodging tax changes and hear from the city's tourism contractor.
St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church is inviting the public to a new workshop series on racial healing reconiliation and justice called, “Becoming a Beloved Community."
The most enduring highway in our public consciousness, Route 66 represents a unique moment in history that continues to define the nation’s identity: the rise of the automobile and its implications of freedom, mobility, and a quintessential American story.
Upcoming events in the Williams area.
On Jan. 3, Williams Police Department respond to a single vehicle collision at City Hall after a pickup truck parked at the Post Office, backed over the sidewalk and struck the City Hall and library building.
To protect rangeland health conditions and the health of wild burro herds, the BLM Richfield Field Office announced Jan. 10 they have approved plans to gather and remove excess wild burros in and around the Canyonlands Herd Management Area (HMA) from public managed lands.
The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) Jan. 2-7.
Judy Martinez was promoted to publisher of the Williams-Grand Canyon News and the Navajo-Hopi Observer effective Jan. 1.
After the snow made its debut this month, Williams locals came to the rescue.
In their first official action at their first meeting of 2024, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) appointed Adam Hess of Bellemont to represent District 3 through the rest of 2024.
At the first school board meeting of the year Jan. 10, the Williams Unified School District Governing Board made some swaps in positions.
Approximately 5,000 acres of piles on the Tusayan and Williams ranger districts and 2,500 acres of piles on the North Kaibab Ranger District are slated for burning this season.
A new wrestling program is now open for Williams families to register. The Williams Berserker Wrestling Club is open to boys and girls ages five to 14 years old.
Deputies from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) say a Seligman man was jailed for felony animal cruelty Dec. 29, after allegedly stabbing another person’s dog 15 times.
Around 12:30 p.m., Williams Fire Department (WFD) responded to westbound I-40 near mile marker 157 to assist in managing multiple vehicle collisions involving more than 50 vehicles.
ASH FORK, Ariz. — The Ash Fork Route 66 Young Marines and the Kingman Young Marines were among 28 units from around the U.S. who traveled to Hawaii last week to participate in the remembrance ceremonies of the 82nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced it has hired Robert “Bo” Cofield, DrPH, FACHE, to serve as its next Chief Operating Officer.
Grand Canyon School held a “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser Dec. 9 for the eighth grade class trip to Washington D.C. taking place May 2024.
Grand Canyon National Park congratulates U.S. Park Ranger Elizabeth “Betsy” Aurnou as the 2023 winner of the National Park Service (NPS) Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award.
PAGE, Ariz. — Every year, visitors are rescued from Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for various reasons.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — The Cultural Demonstrator Series at Grand Canyon transitioned to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center on the South Rim Dec. 12.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — A new chief ranger has been selected for Grand Canyon National Park.
To address the growing demand for commercial truck parking along state highways, the Arizona Department of Transportation has developed a statewide truck parking plan that recommends expanding parking at existing rest areas and adding three new facilities.
Williams Unified School District held a ceremony Dec. 3 to officially rename the Williams High School gymnasium after former athletic director Phillip Echeverria.
The Williams Police Department is asking for the public’s help in its investigation of a sophisticated burglary at Love’s Travel Stop Nov. 21 that involved the theft of approximately $50,000 worth of Sony products.
Earlier this month marked the one-year anniversary of the renaming of Indian Garden to Havasupai Gardens.
Williams, Arizona - The Williams Police Department is asking for the public’s help in their investigation of a sophisticated burglary at Love’s Travel Stop Nov. 21 that involved the theft of approximately $50,000 worth of Sony products.
A 12-year-old boy met a mountain lion while hiking in a forest area west of Chuckwalla Drive, which is west of Dr. Daniel Bright School in the Verde Village.
Arizona Snowbowl opened Nov. 18 for the 2023/2024 winter season.
For the month of November, High Country Fire & Rescue recognized FF/EMT Lukas Atwood.
Coconino National Forest will host a Women in Wildland Fire boot camp in April for individuals interested in exploring a career in wildfire.
The annual Williams Christmas light parade and tree lighting is happening Saturday, Nov. 25.
The decision to purchase the property for $59.5 million, financed predominantly through the Navajo Nation Land Acquisition Trust Fund, was reached after deliberation and discussions among Navajo Nation leaders.
Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot national monuments are celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a robust calendar of events.
Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating Native American Heritage Month through November with events in the park.
Along with the beauty of fall colors, cooler temperatures also bring annual changes to services and operations at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Grand Canyon Railway provides a fun night for employees and their families.
The voters of Flagstaff slapped down Northern Arizona Healthcare by overwhelmingly denying a rezone for a new hospital location.
The annual Williams Christmas light parade and tree lighting is happening Saturday, Nov. 25.
Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating Native American Heritage Month through November with events in the park.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) is now accepting applications to fill the upcoming District 3 vacancy on the Board. The seat will become vacant on Jan. 1, 2024 after the retirement of Supervisor Matt Ryan at the end of this year.
Ballots for the Nov. 7 special election have been mailed to all eligible registered voters, Coconino County Elections Department announced Oct. 18.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Williams Police Department has released the identities of two of the three people killed in a plane crash Oct. 17 near H.A. Clark Airport in Williams.
Plateau Point Trail is now closed from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point until March 14, 2025 while construction is underway on the Transcanyon pipeline.
Two people were critically injured in a vehicle accident on Highway 89 north of Paulden Oct. emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 89 Oct. 15.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — As an official International Dark Sky Park, Grand Canyon offers appreciate the area’s spectacular nighttime display with night sky events scheduled throughout the year.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Hawkwatch International (HWI) interpreters are inviting the public to Yaki Point Oct. 14 - 31 to learn about raptor identification, migration, ecology, as well as the program’s ongoing research efforts. Programs are held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to noon, and from 2- 3 p.m.