A couple of cloud bursts temporarily dampen enthusiasm

Cool-Country-15-08-08-62WILLIAMS — A couple of short cloud bursts over Williams caused scattered tourists ducking into businesses for relief. The enthusiasm was only temporarily dampened, however, when the sun peeked out again.

Les, Station Manager of KZBX 92.1, saddened by the rain.

Les, Station Manager of KZBX 92.1, saddened by the rain.


About 1 p.m. a dousing caused KZBX 92.1 to fold up their remote. When the sun came out, so did the crowds.

Overall, the even seems to have been as successful as years past. In fact it seems that there were more participants this year. (Although we missed the incredible Marv-Mobile this year.) The crowds packed Route 66 throughout the day only thinning out with the brief downpours. Cool-Country-15-08-08-39

Some came ready for the rain.

Some came ready for the rain.


Elvis isn't dead. He works at Addicted to Route 66 Deals.

Elvis isn’t dead. He works at Addicted to Route 66 Deals.

Search for Jerold Williams continuing

Coconino County Sheriff photo.

Coconino County Sheriff photo.

JACOB LAKE — The search continues for the missing five-year-old boy Jerold Joesph Williams who came up missing at Jacob Lake Thursday. Several agencies have been searching for the boy since.

Unfortunately searchers were dealing with heavy rains and winds estimated at 40 plus mph which created extremely muddy conditions and small windows for the use of aircraft to assist. The weather today has improved significantly and allowed for the use of more air resources. There are approximately 300-350 searchers in the field.

Personnel from many agencies have been assisting the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, including: Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Search and Rescue, Mohave County Search and Rescue, US Forest Service law enforcement and fire crews, National Park Service law enforcement, AZ Game and Fish law enforcement, Coconino County CERT teams, Page Rural CERT teams, Nellis US Air Force Base, National Guard Blackhawk and Special Forces, AZ Department of Public Safety troopers and Air Rescue, Bureau of Land Management personnel and dog teams, and Civil Air Patrol.
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The missing child is from Colorado City and there has been huge support from the community in Colorado City in assisting with this search. In addition to assisting on search teams, members of the community have been preparing meals for the responders.

The Coconino County Sheriff expressed gratitude at the community support and willingness to aid in the search

Michael Moening found deceased by family and friends

Michael MoeningThe search for Michael Thomas Moening is over with an unfortunate end. Micheal and his dogs were found today deceased in the woods by friends and family. Foul play is not suspected.

No further information is available at this time. Investigators continue to work this case.

Cool Country Cruise In in full swing

CCCIn-15-08-08-01aWILLIAMS — Lime green, canary yellow, cherry red—all colors of the classic car spectrum are represented today in Williams. Although Williams is visited by classic cars all year, this is the event where they are lined up waiting for your cameras.

The annual Cool Country Cruise In—centered around Arizona Highways award winning restaurant, Twisters—is in full swing. Classic cars from every era of route 66 are packed in for display and some are for sale.

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Today is the day to check out the event because most will be gone tomorrow.