Su-Valley Voice: May 6th, 2015 - Vern Halter
In this edition of Su-Valley Voice, Mat-Su Borough Assembly Member Vern Halter joins Phillip Manning to discuss the borough budget and other issues facing the borough and assembly.
Inadequate Flow Causes Problems at Talkeetna Boat Launch
The changing landscape of rivers in the Upper Valley is causing concern for business owners and residents in Talkeetna. One issue is the filling of the Talkeetna Boat Launch with
Crowdfunded Elementary Art Program Puts on Show
Disclosure: Phillip Manning serves on the board of directors for the Denali Arts Council, which is hosting the art show discussed in the story. The value of art education has
Mat-Su Borough Preliminary Budget Released
The Mat-Su Borough preliminary budget has been released, and the total figure is slightly smaller than the budget that ends on June 30th. KTNA’s Phillip Manning has seen the budget,
Troopers: Both Men Involved in April 18th Shooting Have Died
Updated at 2:10 pm. The Alaska State Troopers say that both men involved in an overnight shooting on April 18th have died. Troopers say that 57-year-old Billy Kidd of Willow
Talkeetna Sewer and Water Rate Increases Proposed
Mat-Su Borough Manager John Moosey has submitted the administration’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. Included in that proposal is a rate increase for the Talkeetna Sewer and Water
Trooper Helicopter Picks Up Stranded ATVers near Petersville
On Tuesday, the Alaska State Troopers picked up two stranded Upper Valley residents in the Petersville area. According to Troopers, Kricket Porter of Talkeetna placed a call around 11:30 on
Talkeetna Man Arrested for Assault
On Sunday evening, 45-year-old Robert Reichert of Talkeetna was arrested for domestic violence fourth degree assault at his residence. The Alaska State Troopers say that Reichert assaulted his girlfriend at
U.S. Army 'Sugar Bears' Fly Supplies to Denali
On Monday, Army helicopters flew the last round of supplies to Denali base camp for the 2015 climbing season. The unit, dubbed the “Sugar Bears” is well-known in Talkeetna, and