Rogers sentenced to 309 years in prison
On Friday morning, Christopher Erin Rogers Jr. was sentenced in the Anchorage Superior Court to 309 years in prison with no time suspended. In April, an Anchorage jury found Rogers
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Universal settles with Alaska news media over fake news
Universal Pictures has reached a settlement with Alaska newspapers over use of fabricated news stories to promote a film set in a Hollywood version of Nome. Download Audio (mp3)
Palmer radio one step closer to on air
Radio Free Palmer is making its move to become Palmer’s first community radio station. They have applied to DNR for a land use permit application for a transmitter site off
In the field
SUNSHINE TRANSIT— When winter moved in last Wednesday in form of a steady and substantial snowfall, the free Sunshine Transit running from downtown Talkeetna via the Sunshine Community Health Center
Talkeetna VFW Post 3836 honors veterans
The Myron “Ace” Ebling VFW Post 3836 in Talkeetna took time to honor the veterans on this Veterans Day (Armistice Day). About 2 dozen people gathered to pay tribute: Download
Marsh recognized by Borough Mayor
The Mat Su Borough Assembly and Mayor Talis Colberg recognized Rodney Norwood Marsh posthumously Tuesday night at the Borough Assembly meeting.
In the field
WORKING HARD— Homeschooler Cooper Stec, 11 years old, set up shop at Nagley’s for his studies and made it known that he was serious about not wanting to be interrupted.
In the field
FINALLY— The first good amount of snow fell in Talkeetna and surroundings, putting icy caps on the last grassy remnants along the riverfront beach. Photo by Diana Haecker
Borough holds comment meetings for facilities update
The Mat Su Borough is updating their facilities plan Borough wide, including planning for libraries, schools and other Borough owned buildings. Download Audio (mp3)