KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and annoucements for November 24th.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – road conditions in the upper valley; Rasmusen Foundation funds Community Foundation; DOT plans passing lanes on Parks Highway. 16 min.

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Following a string of domestic violence crimes recently in the area, we checked what services are available to people who find themselves in domestic violent situations. KTNA reporter Diana Haecker has more.

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Additional resources:

Alaska Family Services Center, Palmer: 24-hour Crisis Line: 907-746-4080 or 1-866-746-4080

STAR, Standing Together Against Rape: Phone: 907-276-7279 or 800-478-8999

There are 8 candidates on the final list for Mat Su Borough mayor.  The deadline for application was Friday. (more…)

Two separate black bear hunting violations near Talkeetna were issued last week. (more…)

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and announcements for November 23rd.  Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – 8 file to run for Borough mayor; Flying Squirrel gets new business of the year award; 2 receive court summons for black bear hunting violations.  16 min.

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Cheechako of the Year – Anita Golton shows off her Mat Su CVB award that she received last week

The Mat Su Convention and Visitors Bureau recently awarded the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe the Cheechako award of the year. The Cheechako award goes each year to the successful new start-up business in the Mat Su.  (more…)

Lyra, photo by Robin Song

A new companion for nature walks romps into Robin Song’s life. Hear about the search for the right puppy, Lyra’s arrival, and her first weeks on Birch Creek Ranch on this edition of Natural Observations, a segment of our locally produced Earth and Beyond program.

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A winter weather storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Matanuska and Susitna Valleys.  Ice on roadways is causing difficult driving conditions and DOT has issued an alert for the Glenn Highway interchange. Driving is not recommended in that area.  The storm warning currently expires Tuesday afternoon. Freezing rain is expected today and  tomorrow and may be heavy at times.

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos and annoucements for November 22nd.  Host is Trisha Costello.  Headlines – Domestic violence on uprise in community; Susitna Council receives 9 projects for Revenue Sharing. 16 min.

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