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Alaska State Troopers respond to emergency plane landing near Fairbanks Airport
On Sunday at around 2:20 p.m., the Alaska State Troopers responded to a report of an airplane crash just one mile south of the Fairbanks Airport. A member of the Fairbanks Rural Services Unit quickly responded to the scene, arriving via DPS Helo 2, and made contact with the pilot and passenger of the 172 Skyhawk. The aircraft had lost power shortly after takeoff, prompting the pilot to attempt a return to the airport. However, due to the loss of power, an emergency landing was made on the Tanana River.
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New law forces shoppers to comply with extra check when buying drinks – color of your hair won’t help anymore
ALCOHOL enthusiasts are being warned about a new rule that could see them turned away from buying their next drink. The new law requires all bars, restaurants, and breweries to check identification for every alcohol purchase with no exceptions. Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, passed the ordinance in December expanding mandatory...
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Anchorage sales tax proposal postponed indefinitely by Assembly Tuesday night
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage Assembly Members voted 8-4 Tuesday to postpone a proposal that would put a 3% sales tax before voters in a special election — tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2. The proposal would have required approval by at least eight Assembly members before it could be...
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Teachable moment: Why you never leave a car running, unattended
As a reporter, I normally write about crime that happens to other people. And yes, it does feel awkward to write about a personal experience, if not embarrassing. But I hope it leaves a lasting impression that will make you and our community safer. My husband Mike was scheduled for...
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Shootout with police in Wasilla leaves perpetrator dead
One man in dead in a shootout with Wasilla police. Alaska State Troopers on Sunday night received a 911 call about a domestic disturbance involving a weapon at a residence in the Settlers Bay area of Wasilla. The call came in at 10:06 pm. As law enforcement officers from the...
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Mat-Su Forestry urges public to avoid driving on gravel roads during spring breakup
The Mat-Su Area Forestry Office is urging the public to avoid driving on gravel forest roads in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley until they dry out and solidify after spring breakup. This includes roads like Zero Lake, Willer-Kash, and Buffalo Mine. As snow melts and the ground thaws, these roads are becoming...
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Farmers can now reserve no-till drill for planting
The Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting reservations from District cooperators who are interested in renting its no-till drill this field season. The Esch 5612 made its debut in Delta Junction last summer. The drill requires a tractor with a minimum of 75 horsepower and pioneer-style hydraulic couplers.