Unusual Collision on the Parks Highway Results in No Injuries
On Wednesday night, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle crash near mile 87 of the Parks Highway. According to Troopers, Sharon Wiertsema of Willow was using her Chevy pickup
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The Second Plane Crash in a Week at Rainy Pass Leaves Two With Minor Injuries
On Tuesday afternoon, State Troopers at the Talkeetna Post received a call from a witness who observed a Super Cub crash at Rainy Pass Near Ptarmigan Valley. Troopers say the
Shelis Jorgensen Issues a Statement Regarding Sunshine Clinic
On Thursday, KTNA received a statement from Shelis Jorgensen addressed “To the Community.” In the statement, Jorgensen says that she wishes to thank “everyone that has been so very supportive,
The Painting of Su-Valley's New Climbing Wall is Nearly Complete
20130904ClimbingWall A new, and very large, piece of artwork is nearly complete at Su-Valley Junior and Senior High School in the Northern Valley. Two local artists have been painting a
Four Rescued on Little Su After Their Raft Floated Away
On Tuesday, Alaska State Troopers rescued four rafters who woke up to find their boat missing. At about 8:00, the Troopers received a call from a Wasilla man who said
Talkeetna's 'Mayor' is Beginning His Recovery After Being Attacked by a Dog
The website version of the story previously said that Lauri Stec did mention euthanizing the attacking dog. That was a typographical error. Stec did not mention euthanasia in the interview.
Tanker Truck Rollover on the Denali Highway Spills 260 Gallons of Fuel
On Saturday, a tanker truck rolled over near mile 136 of the Denali Highway. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the driver lost control of the truck, which went into
Fatal Plane Crash Near Sutton
A plane crash north of Sutton on Thursday claimed the lives of both men on board. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the Rescue Coordination Center received a report of
Dumplings Are Worldwide, Including Talkeetna
20130830Dumplings NPR has wrapped up its dumpling week, where they looked at dumpling traditions from around the world. Dumplings are part of the food culture of most of the northern