APD report of shots fired results in large police presence in Eagle River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A report of shots fired has triggered a large police presence Tuesday afternoon in a busy Eagle River business district. An Alaska’s News Source crew on scene reported ...
Inside the Gates: Fort Wainwright cuts ribbon on new activity center
Servicemembers and their families at Fort Wainwright now have a new place to get together for food, activities and social gatherings.
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Fairbanks borough mayor expresses interest in repurposing buildings with looming school closures
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is expected to announce its plan to close five schools on Jan. 6. Grier Hopkins, mayor of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, ...
Creating a safety plan for New Years Eve festivities
Recover Alaska, a group centered around reducing excessive alcohol use, is advising people to create a safety plan for their ...
Anchorage Fire Department reminds residents fireworks are banned
The Anchorage Fire Department is reminding people that fireworks are prohibited in the Municipality of Anchorage.
Judge found dead from suspected suicide inside courtroom on New Year’s Eve
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - A Georgia judge was found dead inside a courtroom on New Year’s Eve, according to ...
NYPD identifies woman burned to death inside subway train: ‘This was a malicious deed’
New York Police announced Tuesday they’ve identified the woman who died on Dec. 22 after being set on fire while inside a New York subway train as a 57-year-old from New Jersey.
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
A norovirus infection is characterized by sudden vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools and ...
Recalled Lay’s potato chips were distributed in Alaska
The recalled chips include Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, in flexible 13 oz. bags with the UPC code 28400 31041, a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 11 Feb 2025, and one of either two manufacturing codes: ...
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year’s Eve
A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: Brewing up change
President Jimmy Carter changed liquor laws, signing H.R. 1337 on October 14, 1978, allowing adults to brew beer at home.
Despite warm December, the year closes out on a cold and quiet note for much of Alaska
Despite a warm December for most parts of Alaska, many Alaskans can expect dry and cold conditions on the final day of 2024. Anchorage will officially end the year within the top 10 warmest December’s ...