Talkeetna resident dies in train collision
Longtime resident and KTNA volunteer and huge supporter of the arts, Emmila Denny, died in a vehicle/train collision in Willow Thursday night. (photo courtesy of Jayme Spires – Emmila performs
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AcaDeca teacher leaves Su Valley High
High school history teacher Dave Stull has taken a voluntary transfer from Su Valley High. The decision was partially his to make, according to principal Rob Picou.
Earth and Beyond-Natural Observations: an afternoon with loons
Writer and host Robin Song recalls her afternoon on a local lake, and how she tried to help a common loon in distress. Audio runs 8 min. 50
Historical Society make historical decision on Moose Dropping
The Talkeetna Historical Society Board of Directors announced at noon today their decision to cancel Moose Dropping Festival. Listen for the full story on the decision tonight at 6 pm.
Curt Wagner celebrates his 87th birthday
Curt Wagner held an open house with cake and refreshments on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate his 87th birthday. His work from the late 40s through early this century was on
MEA rate hike planned for October
The Matanuska Electric Association Board of Directors unanimously voted to authorize an increase in base rates effective this fall.
Mat Su firefighters return from Fairbanks to find belongings vandalized
Alaska State Troopers are investigating the theft of several vehicles and other items from a Division of Forestry office in Palmer.
Earthquake rattles southcentral Alaska
The Earthquake Information Center reported an earthquake this morning at 10:19. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 and has been changed to 4.97. It was located at a
Talkeetna Elementary principal ready for challenge of a new year
Talkeetna Elementary has a new principal this year. Carol Wadman has spent the last 2 years in the Anchorage district and resided in Montana for years. Download Audio (mp3)