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Astronomers estimate that our Sun, along with the solar system, formed at the same time, about 4.6 billion years ago. This is based on the ages of the oldest objects that we have sampled using radiometric methods, from small asteroids brought back from space, as well as meteorites that have struck Earth.

By By Barry D. Malpas, Special to the Williams Grand Canyon News January 9, 2024
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Reverberations of a loss and dismay echoed across northern Arizona last week after Klee Benally, Navajo activists, musician and Indigenous and environmental advocate died in a Phoenix hospital Dec. 30.

By Loretta James January 9, 2024
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Kokopelli gift store in Williams assumes new ownership under Jeremy Peasley
Gift store offers Native American items, souvenirs, local discounts and more

Conveniently located in downtown Williams, Jeremy and Emily Peasley have recently taken over operations at Kokopelli gift shop. The Peasley’s became the new owners of the shop in late May after the passing of Jeremy’s mother, Andrea Peasley.

By By Morgan Smith Williams-Grand Canyon News December 26, 2023
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Finding the children who live in the village of Supai — nestled at the bottom of the Grand Canyon — has not always been an easy task for Santa, but this year, with the assistance of a talented pilot, Santa was able to leave his sleigh behind and make a grand entrance via helicopter to visit the children.

By Loretta James, Williams-Grand Canyon News December 23, 2023
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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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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Nation’s Finest, an organization dedicated to supporting military Veterans and their families, is honored to announce its partnership with Light of the World Giving Machines coming to Flagstaff this holiday season.

December 20, 2023
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — With Christmas right around the corner, the countdown to giving gifts is quickly approaching. To help with your last-minute shopping for gifts, Williams shops have you covered. Check out some of the special and unique gifts they have to offer.

By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News December 20, 2023
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Williams residents and Interstate 40 travelers will be pleased to have a new restaurant in town with the recent opening of Rodeo Steakhouse.

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News December 5, 2023
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For the month of November, High Country Fire & Rescue recognized FF/EMT Lukas Atwood.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News November 21, 2023
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Williams Elementary-Middle School recently announced the November Students of the Month (SOM).

November 14, 2023
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Our daughter, Olivia Mae, has a rare genetic disease called Rett syndrome, a neurological disorder that affects a child’s ability to talk, walk and have control of their hands.

November 14, 2023
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Grand Canyon Railway provides a fun night for employees and their families.

By Williams-Grand Canyon News November 14, 2023
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Williams High School graduation and beyond

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News November 14, 2023
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Young people push to maintain the tradition of sheepherding on Navajo Nation
Some say Navajo sheepherding at risk from climate change, local youth look to the future

Whenever Amy Begaye’s extended family butchered a sheep, she was given what she considered easy tasks — holding the legs and catching the blood with a bowl. She was never given the knife. That changed recently.

By By Melina Walling and John Locher Associated Press November 14, 2023
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Williams High School graduation and beyond

By By Morgan Smith, Williams-Grand Canyon News November 14, 2023