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Nenana Ice Classic tripod falls early Saturday morning
NENANA, Alaska (KTUU) - Alaska’s most famous four-legged tripod fell through the ice on the Tanana River early Saturday morning, bringing an end to this year’s Nenana Ice Contest. According to contest officials on social media, the clock stopped at 5:18 a.m. on April 27. Records kept by...
AROUND ALASKA: Nenana Ice Classic, Denali State Park, and Alaska Native Heritage Center
We are getting closer to having a winner in the Nenana Ice Classic. Another sign that spring is actually here. Denali State Park has announced that the park will be closed to snow-machining starting on Sunday, April 28. And the Alaska Native Heritage Center has started orientation for its summer season intern and ambassador programs.
River breakup, flooding forecast is ‘dynamic’
The ice on the Tanana River is thinning, but the tripod at Nenana still stands. Breakup might be a few days later than normal this year for the Nenana Ice Classics ticket holders. As Alaska braces for the annual spring breakup, the National Weather Service has issued a comprehensive forecast...
Snowmachine test rider in sled dog crash fights reckless driving charges
The State of Alaska is opposing a motion to dismiss reckless driving charges in the case against a test snowmachine rider for Polaris after he collided with four sled dogs — killing all but one — in December outside of Cantwell.
As Wood Bison project ramps up, TCC reaffirms opposition
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game intends to barge about 70 Wood Bison up the Tanana River this summer, but not everyone’s on board. “We want Tribal consultation with our chiefs and our councils out in our rural areas, and so many times, we’re bypassed or overpassed,” Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Chief/Chairman Brian Ridley said in a Tuesday interview. “And that’s the most frustrating part. We’re not part of the process.”
Snowmachine test rider in sled dog crash fights reckless driving charges
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The State of Alaska is opposing a motion to dismiss reckless driving charges in the case against a test snowmachine rider for Polaris after he collided with four sled dogs — killing all but one — in December outside of Cantwell. A hearing between...
The Nenana Ice Classic update as April comes to a close
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The month of April is coming to an end, but the tripod on the Tanana River in Nenana, continues to stand. The Nenana Ice Classic has announced the 2024 jackpot for this year’s annual guessing game which total $210,155. As of April 26, at 3:55...
AROUND ALASKA: Nenana Ice Classic, Denali State Park, and Alaska Native Heritage Center
We are getting closer to having a winner in the Nenana Ice Classic. It's the first sign of open water on the Tanana River. For more than 100 years people in Alaska have been guessing when the river ice would break up and a tower on the frozen surface would topple over. Last year, winners shared a prize of more than $220,000.
Stubborn ice sticking around down in Nenana
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Spring may be creeping up, but not fast enough to budge the storied tripod on the Tanana River in Nenana. The latest measurement as of April 7 docks the ice at 50 inches, according to Nenana Ice Classic organizers. That’s deep. Over the previous two years,...
Laundromat theft investigation leads to methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking discovery
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Four Alaska residents were arrested on various theft and misconduct charges on Sunday, April 7. Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a call from the Cantwell gas station on April 7, saying the keys to the laundromat had been stolen and the suspects had driven off down the Parks Highway. Locals in the area were able to provide troopers with a vehicle description as they quickly located the vehicle near the McKinley Village Community Center. They also kept AST updated with information until the troopers arrived to the Community Center.
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