Williams-Grand Canyon News

WGCN is a unique publication that combines two newspapers into one. The Williams section focuses on news relevant to Northern Arizona, including local updates, sports, and events, as well as information from Parks and Ash Fork. The Grand Canyon section provides a detailed exploration of the areas surrounding the Canyon, featuring Tusayan, Valle, and the National Park. This newspaper is released every Wednesday, with a circulation exceeding 3,000 copies and an impressive 30,000 additional online readers each month. Twice a year, WGCN produces two tourist guides—one dedicated to Williams and another for the Grand Canyon. In the spring, we also create and distribute a tourist map that is available at various tourist spots across Arizona.

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Annual Williams Community Cleanup keeps city beautiful

4 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Williams community members, organizations and businesses came together on June 20 for the annual community cleanup event, picking up trash along city sidewalks and streets and displaying pride the city’s beauty. Dee Dee Mahan, executive assistant at the City of Williams, helped organize the event, which she said is important in helping keep the city clean and beautiful. kAm“%9:D :D 2? :>A@CE2?E 6G6?E E@ 92G6 6G6CJ J62C[” |292? D2:5] “x 766= E92E :E’D 2 ?646DD:EJ[ 6DA64:2==J 27E6C E96 42C D9@H ,2?5.
Grand Canyon Conservancy CEO says park is down 109 staff positions

4 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

In a free, public webinar held June 18, Grand Canyon Conservancy CEO Elizabeth Silkes called it “a challenging moment” at Grand Canyon National Park. Alluding to changes in priorities within the county’s executive branch – such as moves to capitalize on American energy and implement cuts to the federal workforce – Silkes spoke about the challenges facing the park while encouraging those who love it to stand together and support it.
Williams local continues annual raffle supporting MS

4 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

For over a decade, Cheri Porter of Williams has been raising money for multiple sclerosis research and support. Combining a passion for cycling with helping others, Porter has raised thousands of dollars for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through an annual fundraising event called Bike MS, a nationwide charity cycling series. Bike MS: Arizona encourages participants to raise at least $250 to ride in their annual two-day event in Phoenix, a mark Porter has far exceeded.
Williams hosts Little League All-Stars district tournament

4 days ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Williams played host to the District 10 Little League All-Stars tournament for the majors (10/11/12) softball division, June 21-25. Williams Little League hosted All-Star teams from Chino Valley, Prescott Valley, Verde Valley and Camp Verde. In their opening matchup against Camp Verde on June 22, the Williams All-Stars lost 18-6 in five innings. Camp Verde improved to 2-0 with the victory and advanced one game closer to the championship of the double-elimination tournament.
Canine rattlesnake aversion training comes to Williams

1 week ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

A mobile rattlesnake aversion training service for dogs was in Williams on June 13. Expert trainers from Arizona Rattlesnake Aversion stopped by Williams Veterinary Wellness to train pre-scheduled dogs and owners in a one-on-one setting to help prevent rattlesnake bites. The four-step training sessions took less than 30 minutes per dog. kAmq6? $92<6DA62C @7 pC:K@?2 #2EE=6D?2<6 pG6CD:@?
US Justice Department says Trump can cancel national monuments that protect landscapes

1 week ago | williamsnews.com | Matthew Brown

Lawyers for President Donald Trump’s administration say he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites across broad landscapes, including two in California created by his predecessor at the request of Native American tribes. A Justice Department legal opinion released June 10 disavowed a 1938 determination that monuments created by previous presidents under the Antiquities Act can’t be revoked.
Williams kids set up for educational success through KinderCamp

1 week ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Young children in Williams are receiving a life-changing experience from a long-running summer camp preparing them for kindergarten. This month at Williams Elementary-Middle School, a group of 21 children – mostly 5 years old – are engaged in critical early childhood education through United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp program, in partnership with Williams Unified School District.
Williams school board approves performance stipends for teachers

1 week ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Teachers at Williams Unified School District will now have some extra motivation for enhancing test scores. The WUSD governing board voted at its June 11 meeting to approve performance stipends ranging from $500 to $2,000 for teachers whose students meet or exceed state averages of proficiency on certain tests.
International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon hosts fun fair

2 weeks ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

The International Kadampa Retreat Center (IKRC) Grand Canyon hosted its annual fun fair on June 7. The meditation center located off Interstate 40 east of Williams welcomed community members and visitors to its family-friendly event. Set up outside were vendors and kids activities like the bouncy castle and face painting. Inside the temple, 15-minute guided breathing meditations were held. kAmxz#r vC2?5 r2?J@?’D C6D:56?E E62496C v6? s6>@ 6DE:>2E65 E92E 23@FE g_T @7 E96 7F?
10th annual Williams Historic Route 66 Car Show sees record turnout

2 weeks ago | williamsnews.com | Calvin Shomaker

Thousands of people flocked to town for the 10th annual Williams Historic 66 Car Show, June 6-7. From Family Dollar to Canyon Coaster Adventure Park, side streets and parking lots in between, Route 66 was lined with an assortment of jaw-dropping vintage vehicles. A total of 547 automobiles were entered into this year’s show, according to director Judith Sell, making it the largest ever. kAmx7 J@F E2=< E@ A6@A=6 72>:=:2C H:E9 E96 D9@H[ 2 4@>>@? E96>6 2C:D6D – :E’D >@C6 E92?