Morning Newscast - Tuesday, May 31, 2011
KTNA’s morning news, weather forecasts, Denali echos, announcements for May 31st. Host is Sue Deyoe. Headlines – Earthquake early Tues. am, Fire in Willow on Sunday, local environmental group in
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Environmental groups appeal DEC herbicide permit decision
Environmental groups are appealing a decision by the courts dealing with Alaska Railroads’ permit through Department of Conservation to spray herbicides on sections of track south of Anchorage. In 2006,
Earthquake jostles Talkeetna
The Alaska Earthquake Information Center located an earthquake early this morning just after midnight at 12:24. The quake was 24 miles north-northeast of Talkeetna and 59 miles southwest of Cantwell.
Memorial Day weekend keeps Troopers busy
It was a busy Memorial Day weekend for troopers. At least two deaths by drowning occurred statewide over the holiday weekend. An 18-month-old boy drowned in Big Lake on Sunday
Willow fire contained but wildfire danger elsewhere still high
On Sunday evening, a wildfire at milepost 74 of the George Parks Highway was reported to the division of forestry. Two helicopters, a tanker plane, lead plane, three Mat Su
Climbers in fall on Denali identified
The names of the climbers in the fatal fall on Denali late Wednesday night have been released. The four person team that fell from Denali Pass were led by Alpine
Mat Su Borough starts mapping with LiDAR
The Mat Su Borough is part of a multi agency project that will add accuracy to mapping throughout the Borough. The Borough Assembly adopted final legislation this spring that accepts
Memorial Day events in Talkeetna
Memorial Day weekend in the Upper Valley is considered one of the busiest weekends of the year. This year, many activities are planned, most are unrelated to each other, but
CDC Advisory to Parents with Infants
This is an official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY Distributed via Health Alert Network May 27, 2011, 12:30 ET CDCHAN-00321-ADV-N FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick® to Premature Infants