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This weekend in Fairbanks: May 17-19
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Consider this your official invitation to walk with purpose because this Saturday, the Alaska Heart Walk Team wants you to reach your health goals one step at a time. We come together as friends, family and co-workers to support critical research at the American Heart Association that can help millions of others. The Heart Walk is all about honoring and supporting heart disease and stroke survivors. Donations are welcome as the Alaska Heart tries to achieve its mission for a world of longer, healthier lives. Check-In will begin at 12 p.m. and the walk will start at 1 p.m.
High school senior accepted into 11 colleges
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A Michigan high school senior has plenty of options after she graduates this spring. She applied to 11 colleges and was accepted into each one, including five Ivy League schools. Samarah Saggers has always believed in reaching for the stars. The senior at Woodhaven High School is...
Fairbanks man arrested in domestic violence shooting
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The Fairbanks Police Department says a man has been arrested after a woman was shot in the neck on Wednesday night. Around 11 p.m. on May 8, dispatch received a 911 call from a man stating a woman had been shot, and in the background a woman’s voice said Eric Matthews had shot her.
Creamer's Field Prescribed Burns: Enhance Wildlife Habitats, Reduce Wildfire Risks
Prescribed burns have been happening this week at Creamer's Field in Fairbanks. We gave you a heads-up about them last week. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says burning the dry grass here will enhance wildlife habitats. It will also reduce the chance of wildfires this summer when it's...
Scientists point to disease, warming waters to explain Chinook decline in Yukon River
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - Research on declining populations of chinook salmon on the Yukon River have led scientists to a theory that combines the stress of warm water and the damage of disease. As salmon runs on the Yukon River continue to decline, most notably that of chinook salmon, those...
Softball Game Preview: Lathrop on Home-Turf
Lathrop is on a four-game streak of home wins, while West Valley is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Lathrop Malemutes will take on the West Valley Wolf Pack at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Dog adopted after being abandoned with a note saying she was a ‘good puppy’, shelter says
(Gray News) - An animal shelter said a dog abandoned at their shelter with a note saying she was a “good puppy” was adopted on Friday. The Pennsylvania SPCA said that when Minerva was abandoned outside of the shelter, they “literally had to wipe away the tears from her eyes.”
Golden Heart Clean-Up Day Triumphs with 500 Pounds of Trash Collected in Fairbanks
It looks like it was another successful Golden Heart Clean-Up Day in Fairbanks. Folks have been sharing photos on Facebook, showing off all the hard work they put in to keep their city clean and beautiful. One man, Alan Mitchell shared that in just one day he gathered nearly 500...
The i5 Play of the Week for Tuesday, May 14
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) -It’s time for the i5 Top Plays of the week to showcase athletes from around the interior, and this week we head to the soccer pitch for one special play. In the second half, and just under 20 minutes to go in the game, the ball...
HAARP in no connection with solar storm causing auroral displays across the globe
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The aurora displayed its colors in the skies as seen around the world, leaving people in awe of its beauty due to solar wind from a severe geomagnetic storm produced by the sun. According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the sun entered Earth’s upper atmosphere and created auroral displays.
University Fire Department responds to another fire at College Inn building off Geist Road
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The University Fire Department has once again responded to a blaze at the College Inn building on Fairbanks Street off of Geist Road. Just before 4 a.m. on the morning of Friday, May 10, the department was dispatched to the scene, joined by the Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright and Eielson Fire Departments.
Baseball Recap: Luke Hester leads North Pole to victory over Lathrop
North Pole proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 15) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Lathrop Malemutes. That result was just more of the same for these two, as North Pole also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
‘I’ve waited all my life’: More than 60 years after high school, sweethearts attend prom
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR/Gray News) - A couple in North Dakota finally got the opportunity to attend their senior prom more than 60 years later. Walt and Rita Steiner started dating when Rita was still in high school, KFYR reported. The couple didn’t get to go to their high school prom...
AROUND ALASKA: Medical History, Helping Marine Mammals, and Surprise Visit!
Medical history was recently made in Fairbanks. Dr. Ombrellaro and his team at Foundation Health Partners recently performed a Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. That's known as TEVAR for short. Officials say this breakthrough procedure means faster recovery times for patients, making it a game-changer in vascular care. The Sun’aq Tribe...
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