Williams Arizona

The manufacturer behind a controversial application to explore for the cement additive pozzolan at the base of Bill Williams Mountain near Williams has withdrawn their request. It faced strong opposition over environmental and community impact concerns.

Witnesses say a small plane that crashed shortly after departing a Williams airport last month, killing all three people aboard, appeared to lose altitude and stall while others saw the aircraft flying low with its wings rocking.

The Forest Service is considering a proposal from a cement company to explore for an additive used in cement known as pozzolan at the eastern base of the mountain.

Officials say Gryffyn Edens has not been seen since Thursday afternoon. They describe Edens as a high-functioning special needs child who has a speech impediment and hearing loss.

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office says 8-10 homes in the Junipine Estates community north of Williams were damaged Monday afternoon when a tornado ripped through the area.

Williams police said they will have extra patrol officers at both the elementary and high school Thursday for enhanced security.

The Committee Fire burning east of Sedona is now 14% contained. Officials with the Kaibab National Forest reported two new lightning-caused starts Thursday morning, one on Bill Williams Mountain, the other on Sitgreaves Mountain.

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