Ice Causes Multi-Vehicle Accident Involving a Semi
Slick roads caused by freezing rain caused dozens of traffic accidents at the end of last week. On Friday afternoon, one accident temporarily closed the Parks Highway near Mile 47.
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Freezing Rain Causes Dangerous Road Conditions
Friday’s freezing rain caused traffic problems throughout Southcentral. According to Mat-Su Borough spokeswoman Patty Sullivan, three school buses went off the road, including one that rolled onto its side. Three
DNR Cancels Public Meetings on House Bill 77
15dnrmeetings pkg Since the Legislature gaveled out this spring, state officials have been trying to build support for a controversial land management bill that couldn’t get enough votes in the
Troopers and ABI are Investigating a Death in Willow
Alaska State Troopers from the Talkeetna Post and investigators from the Alaska Bureau of Investigation are looking into the death of 38 year old Jason Starrett of Willow. Troopers received
Millers Market in Houston Robbed at Gunpoint
On Tuesday evening, an armed man entered Millers Market in Houston and demanded cash. The man was masked, and pointed a gun at two employees, who are described by store
Troopers Arrest Idaho Fugitive in Willow
On Sunday, Talkeetna Wildlife Troopers arrested a man wanted in Idaho after conducting a traffic stop in Willow. The driver, Dustin Simpson, is wanted for probation violation. According to Trooper
Two Moose Hit on Parks Highway Near Cantwell
On Sunday, two moose were hit my vehicles on the Parks Highway near Cantwell in under two hours. Around 6:45, Francis Barry of Fairbanks was driving a semi near mile
Denali National Park to Burn Pile of Trees, Brush
If you’re driving north over the next few weeks, don’t be alarmed if you see smoke near the entrance of Denali National Park. Kris Fister, spokeswoman for the Park, says
An Additional Perspective on Tall Towers Regulations in the Borough
On Friday, KTNA reported on the Mat-Su Borough’s Tall Tower Advisory Committee, which is looking at regulations for broadcast and cell towers. Committee member Rick Brenden and Borough Assembly member