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Willow man indicted for November shooting

A Grand Jury in Palmer has indicted a Willow man after an argument led to a shooting near Mile 91 of the Parks Highway last year. According to Alaska State

A Grand Jury in Palmer has indicted a Willow man after an argument led to a shooting near Mile 91 of the Parks Highway last year. According to Alaska State Troopers, James Armstrong, age 60 from Willow, has been charged with two counts of murder in the second degree and one count of manslaughter after an argument last November with 61-year-old Ronald Gunter of Talkeetna escalated to a physical fight. Armstrong allegedly grabbed a gun and fired a single shot in an attempt to stop the assault. The shot struck Gunter in the head, killing him instantly.

Anderson’s Bail was set at $25,000.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM