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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Artemis II crew returned safely to Earth today after a 10-day mission to the moon, marking the first time humans have traveled to lunar orbit in more than half a century. “We did it. We sent amazing people to the moon and safely returned them...

Looking for some great free finds around Wasilla? This week’s list includes electronics, winter gear, and a vintage TV that still works. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage man has been convicted on charges related to his participation in a drug trafficking conspiracy targeting Alaska, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to court documents, 44-year-old James Barber conspired with the organization’s leader, 59-year-old Aaron Washington, and others to import drugs,...

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Anchorage parents were caught off guard Tuesday when the school board voted to move the fall start date up by almost a week. The board voted unanimously for the change. The new teacher contract signed in January called for adding three days to the school calendar to allow for more canceled school days due to weather.

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - Five families on Marilyn Circle outside of Wasilla continued to navigate high floodwaters Friday as the Mat-Su Borough said it stopped pumping and does not plan to continue further assistance at the moment. “Our crews were there through about 2 o’clock this morning when our pump...

Anchorage Police have arrested a suspect following a shooting that left a woman with life-threatening injuries earlier this month. According to the Anchorage Police Department, officers responded around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the 1500 block of E 43rd Court. Investigators say a party had been...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The battle over Campbell STEM Elementary has now moved into court. A nonprofit formed to preserve the school’s science, technology, engineering and math program has filed suit against the Anchorage School District and the Anchorage School Board, asking a judge to halt the impending closure of Campbell STEM as families continue to challenge both the decision itself and the process that...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision Thursday evening at East Tudor Road and Needle Street. Police said officers were dispatched to the scene at about 5:36 p.m. after receiving reports of the crash. A reporter at the scene said the pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle. The pedestrian was taken by medics to a local hospital.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Food Bank of Alaska’s annual Can-Struction event is back for its 17th year. “‘CANstruction’ is an international design-build competition that blends creativity and compassion, turning canned food into large-scale art that helps stock shelves across Alaska,” the Food Bank of Alaska said in a press release.