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,
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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
Senate Finance hears from Legislative Finance Director about 'fiscal crisis'
On Wednesday, the Alaska Senate Finance Committee received a briefing from David Teal, Director of the non-partisan Legislative Finance Division. This is the third time that Teal has addressed the
Troopers: Man still alive after Saturday double-shooting appears to have turned gun on himself
Troopers say that the man who called 911 after a shooting in the Montana Creek area in the early hours of Saturday is the unidentified man currently in an Anchorage
AK Senate Majority members answer questions about budget cuts
On Tuesday morning, members of the Senate Finance Committee from the Republican-controlled majority held a press conference defending their cuts to the state’s operating and capital budgets, including a controversial