RESCUED— A newborn pup rests at the Mat-Su Animal shelter after having been rescued along with 156 other dogs of all ages from dog breeder Frank Rich. Photo courtesy of Carol Vardeman/ Mat-Su Borough

TALKEETNA— The Mat-Su Borough animal shelter is bursting at its seams as animal control officials removed 157 malnourished dogs on Tuesday night from a dog breeder in the Montana Creek area and placed them in their care.

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The trial of Mary Joe Burgener was postponed indefinitely this morning (tues) when she has agreed to a change of plea presented to her earlier.

According to the agreement with the court,  she will serve 2 years with a one year suspension.  She then serves two years of probation and will undergo treatment.

Richard Burgener says he is satisfied with the agreement.  Mary Joe Burgener was charged with custodial interference in the first degree.   She remains at Hiland Correctional Facility.

KTNAs morning news, weather forecast, Denali echos, announcements for January 11th.  Host is Will Peterson.  Headlines – Borough animal care deals with 130 dead or emaciated dogs on a property near Talkeetna; Troopers look for help on moose shooting incident; Mat Su CVB holds mayor forum; Burgener trial begins today.  16 min.

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The trial of Mary Joe Burgener, formerly of Talkeetna, is set to begin tomorrow morning in Palmer Court.

Burgener is accused of taking her child out of state and not notifying the father, as well as unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. (more…)

The Alaska Wildlife Troopers from the Talkeetna Post are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects in the shooting of 2 moose with a bow and arrow in the Shirley Lake and Michigan street area in Willow.  The incidents occurred late in 2010 and Troopers are asking the public for assistance. (more…)

The trial for Timothy Myers that was set to begin on January 6 has been postponed to a later date. (more…)

Forty-four year old Mat-Su Pretrial facility inmate Kent Matte was arrested six hours after he escaped prison in Palmer. Matte is back behind bars and so is an accomplice who is charged with hindering prosecution.

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Troopers say the name of the escaped prisoner they are looking for is 44 year old Kent Charles Matte.

Update:  Troopers found Matte this afternoon in Wasilla. He is back in custody.

Troopers are searching for a prisoner who escaped Mat Su Pretrial this morning shortly after 8 a.m.  Troopers are not releasing the name or a photograph, instead are going with a description of the man. Department of Corrections says its the first time anyone has escaped the Palmer facility.

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