Month: July 2011

The sudden death of  Mat Su School Superintendant, Dr. Kenneth Burnley shocked family, friends, school administrators, school board members this weekend. Burnley died on Saturday morning after complications from knee … Superintendent dies suddenly over weekend

This weekend’s Moose on Parade auction brought in more money than the previous year.  A total of 19 plywood decorated moose went to auction with a total of $4,855 raised.

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for July 5th.  Host is Sue Deyoe.  Headlines – Early morning earthquake; Superintendent Burnley dies suddenly; Talkeetna to get utility rate hike.  … Morning Newscast – Tuesday, July 5, 2011

A small fire was reported near Byers Lake  in Denali State Park early Thursday morning. Tom Greiling, fire  prevention officer for Mat Su Forestry, says that the fire was very … Division of Forestry responds to tree fire in Denali State Park

Last year at this time, Department of Fish and Game made an unpopular decision among some anglers and closed most Parks highway streams to fishing. They also limited the catch … No emergency closures expected for last fishing weekend

Forty seven mushers have signed up for the 2012 Iditarod at the annual picnic last weekend. John Baker, Jeff King, Lance Mackey, Martin Buser and Mitch Seavey are all at … First draw of Iditarod mushers sign up at annual picnic

KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for July 1st. Host is Trisha Costello. Headlines – Denali rangers looking for missing climber; Small fire started in Denali State Park; … Morning Newscast – Friday, July 1, 2011

The search for Austrian climber Juergen Kanzian concluded Thursday evening when rangers at the 14,300 ft. camp located his body using a high powered spotting scope.  Kanzian’s gear was located … Climber’s body found on Denali