General manager discusses KTNA technical issues
Since shortly before the new year began, KTNA has experienced periodic service disruptions. News Producer Phillip Manning spoke with General Manager Will Peterson about what caused the issues and what
Phillip Manning
2022 posts
Posts by this author
Appeals court upholds conviction in murder of Dirk Fast
On Wednesday, the Alaska Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Samuel Clark for the murder of Dirk Fast five years ago. On October 29th, 2010, Dirk Fast and Samuel
State and borough discuss Talkeetna sewer lagoon violations
Representatives from the Mat-Su Borough have met with state officials regarding violations of the Clean Water Act at the Talkeetna sewer lagoon, but the details of those discussions have not
Sen. Dunleavy talks state budget before 2016 session
On Monday, State Senator Mike Dunleavy, whose district includes the Susitna Valley, attended the Talkeetna Community Council meeting to hear the concerns of Upper Valley voters. In addition, he sat
Dunleavy will not challenge Murkowski in 2016, cites need for state budget cuts
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is up for reelection later this year. No major candidates have emerged to challenge her, and one Republican who said he was considering a run last
Borough, contractor fined for clean water act violation
Clarification: No runoff pollution was cited by the ADEC. Last week, KTNA reported that the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has asked for a meeting with the Mat-Su Borough regarding
Talkeetna Council fills vacancy, approves revenue sharing grants
On Monday, the Talkeetna Community Council board of directors held its regular monthly meeting. The first order of business handled by the council was filling a board vacancy. Last month,
State offers to meet with borough over Clean Water Act violations
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has started the process of an enforcement action against the Matanuska-Susitna Borough for violations of the federal Clean Water Act. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has
Two arrested for attempted Willow burglary
Two Talkeetna men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted burglary in Willow last month. According to the Alaska State Troopers, 45-year-old Lowell Scott Johnson and 25-year-old