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AOTW: ‘The best gymnast Alaska’s had in years’: Meika Lee taking 4th trip to Development Team Nationals
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Tucked away in the Excel Gymnastics Gym in Palmer, Meika Lee has been training much like she’s done for the last decade. “My parents just put me and my twin brother in the sport when I was 4″, gymnast Meika Lee said. “We had a lot of energy and they needed somewhere for that energy to go.”
Bethel Freestyle Wrestling Club takes state championship in Wasilla
The Bethel Freestyle Wrestling Club pinned their way to an Alaska USA Wrestling state championship over the weekend in Wasilla, beating out the Anchorage-based Alaska Battle Cats in a tie-breaker to claim the title. At a packed Menard Sports Center, Bethel wrestler and Gladys Jung Elementary School sixth-grader Maya Iverson...
Wasilla police chase ending captured on video
A video captured by a passerby shows the result of a police chase after an Anchorage man with ties to alleged Arkansas crimes was arrested by law enforcement on Thursday in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. (Video courtesy Camille Kevan)
Softball Recap: Wasilla comes up short despite Allison Devine's strong performance
On Thursday, Wasilla faced Lathrop in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Wasilla Warriors fell just short of the Lathrop Malemutes by a score of 7-6. Wasilla has not had much luck with Lathrop recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Baseball Recap: Sitka extends home winning streak to eight
On Friday, Sitka faced Palmer in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Sitka Wolves sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 victory over the Palmer Moose. Bryce Calhoun made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out ten...
Baseball Recap: Ryan Preboski leads Houston to victory over Redington
Houston won the last time they faced Redington, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Houston Hawks came out on top against the Redington Huskies by a score of 10-7. Sebastian Sanford made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sanford was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base.
1 dead after Wasilla duplex catches fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One person was found dead early Wednesday morning in Wasilla following a duplex structure fire, according to Matanuska-Susitna Borough officials. According to Ken Barkley, director of the borough’s emergency services, neighbors of the inflamed Melanie Avenue duplex called in the blaze around 6:20 a.m. During the initial call, Barkley said, it was believed that all occupants of the house had evacuated but Barkley said there were informed there might be another person inside the unit.
Wasilla law enforcement arrest eluding man wanted in Arkansas
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage man with ties to alleged Arkansas crimes was arrested by law enforcement on Thursday in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Troopers say the arrest of 37-year-old Latrael Hackathron — who had an extraditable warrant out for his arrest — came after a vehicle pursuit and foot chase near Colony High School in Palmer.
Alaska Plans Prescribed Burns: Wasilla, Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Palmer included
Prescribed burns will be taking place over the coming weeks in parts of Alaska. The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection says, weather permitting, burns are planned in Wasilla again this year, as well Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Palmer. Smoke may be visible in these areas during burn windows, but...
Mat-Su Property Owners: Register Online for $25 Annual Dumping Coupon Now
Property owners in the Mat-Su will now have to register online for their annual dumping coupon. For the first time ever the Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste is offering online coupons for $25 and valid for up to one year. One coupon is available for one household and be redeemed at...
Soccer Recap: Redington's loss ends three-game winning streak on the road
On Thursday, Redington faced Homer in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Redington Huskies lost 6-0 to the Homer Mariners. Redington just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row. Redington's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought...
Baseball Game Preview: Colony Leaves Home
The Colony Knights will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Grace Christian Grizzlies at 6:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Colony will head into Saturday's match eager for some...
AOTW: Mat-Su’s Caelynn Carter racks up 5 podium finishes at NYO 2024
WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - The Native Youth Olympics are more than just about the games. Beyond jumping, hopping, and pulling, it’s impacted thousands of athletes. And Caelynn Carter is no different. “In first grade, we had a class do it in gym, and I tried and was like, ‘Oh...
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