Mark Wildermuth's Iditarod Report for 3/19/2015
This report was recorded live in the KTNA studio at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 19th. This will be Mark’s last Iditarod Report for this year. We would like to
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Moosey: Mat-Su Working Through Federal 'Hoops' Regarding M/V Susitna
This week, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly went through the quarterly process of approving the next three months of funding for storage and maintenance of the M/V Susitna, which currently amounts
Mat-Su Assembly Rejects Advisory Vote on Commercial Pot Ban
At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly unanimously opposed Mayor Larry DeVilbiss’ request for an advisory vote on banning commercial marijuana operations in unincorporated areas of the Valley. KTNA’s
Rare Geomagnetic Storm Caused Upper Valley Light Show
Tuesday night, the Upper Valley experienced an impressive display of the Aurora Borealis. The lights are caused by particles from the sun being thrown into space and interacting with the
Talkeetna Man Rescued After Four Days Near Yentna River
A Talkeetna man was found wandering the Yentna River on Saturday evening, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Troopers say 68 year old Terry Connell was about twenty-two miles west
Borough Mayor Asks for Advisory Vote on Commercial Marijuana
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly is scheduled to hear two resolutions offered by Borough Mayor Larry DeVilbiss regarding marijuana in the borough. The first resolution asks the Assembly to
House Finance Restores $1.5 Million in Funding for Public Broadcasting
On Tuesday, the Alaska House Finance Committee voted to restore most of the funding for public broadcasting that had previously been stripped out by a budget subcommittee. KTNA’s Phillip Manning
No Injuries Reported in Upper Valley Aircraft Incident
On Sunday afternoon, a Piper Super Cub crashed on takeoff near Mile 95 of the Parks Highway. State Troopers say the report of the incident came in around 4:30 pm.
Iditarod Releases Starting Order for Fairbanks Restart
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race starts on Monday (today) in Fairbanks. On Thursday, the starting order was released for all 78 mushers. Talkeetna musher Gerald Sousa will start 44th.