Willow Resident Indicted in Animal Cruelty Case
A Palmer grand jury has indicted a Willow woman on 24 counts of animal cruelty after authorities found 23 dead dogs on a Caswell Lakes property last month. The indictment
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West Susitna Access Project Moves Forward With Draft Agreement
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, or DOT, is requesting public input for the West Susitna Access Draft Programmatic Agreement. According to DOT Communications Manager Danielle Tessen, the
Booster Club Forms to Aid Travel Costs for Su-Valley's Student Athletes
A new booster club has formed at Susitna-Valley High School in an attempt to preserve competitive sports at the school. KTNA’s Colleen Love has this story. Earlier this month, local
Sandhill Cranes Return to Trapper Creek
Sandhill cranes migrate in spring from the San Joaquin Valley up to Homer, where they rest for several days or weeks, depending on weather. Trapper Creek birder Kathy Ernst tracks
Independent Investigator Named in Animal Cruelty Division Probe
Richard Payne, a founding member of Denali Law Group, has been hired by the Mat-Su Borough as an independent external investigator into the Brough’s Animal Control Division. Earlier this month,
Wildwoods Playground Closes Temporarily
Talkeetna’s Wildwood Playground has been temporarily closed for maintenance after a recent inspection by Borough Recreation Services. During the inspection, it was discovered that the surface impact material had degraded
Assembly Continues Discussion About Heavy Trucks on Weight-Restricted Roads
The Mat-Su Borough has restricted traffic on certain Borough roads during the freeze-thaw season for many years. And the Borough received many reports every year about overweight trucks disregarding the
Willow Resident Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Troopers have arrested 35-year-old Willow resident Misty Rehder on 26 counts of Cruelty to Animals. Rehder was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial on April 21st. On April 15th, the Alaska State Troopers
Commercial Use May Soon Be Permitted on Ridge Trail
The Mat-Su Borough’s new Ridge Trail system in Talkeetna will likely see some commercial traffic in the coming seasons. Up to three commercial use permits will be granted to use