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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.
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...
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.
Snowmachine company and tester plead not guilty to reckless driving in dog team accident in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Polaris test rider, Erik Johnson pleaded not guilty on Monday to reckless driving. Johnson, a resident from Roseau, Minnesota, made his plea via phone in a Nenana courtroom. State prosecutors allege 48-year-old Johnson hit Jim Lanier’s dog team with his snowmachine in the Cantwell area on...
GVEA to extend use of Healy power plant
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Healy Power Plant Unit No. 2 will push megawatts into the Railbelt for longer than expected. The power plant’s extended use comes as one part of a modification to Golden Valley Electric Association’s (GVEA) Strategic Generation Plan (SGP), which the board of directors voted into place unanimously Feb 27.
Snowmachine test driver involved in deadly sled dog collision facing charges
A Minnesota man who hit and killed three sled dogs while testing snowmachines for Polaris late last year near Cantwell has been charged with a misdemeanor, according to court documents.
Fairbanks residents’ remains identified after fiery collision with a semi on the Parks Hwy.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - On January 20 at approximately 1 p.m. a pickup truck traveling on the Parks Highway, 30 miles south of Cantwell, near milepost 183, entered the opposite lane of the road and struck an oncoming semi truck head-on. Both vehicles caught fire as a result of the collision.
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