Kopshesut Fire near Ambler 30% contained
A wildfire near the village of Ambler is now 30% contained but warming temperatures could complicate efforts.
ENSTAR says someone is deliberately tampering with gas meters in Anchorage and causing leaks
It’s an act of vandalism that could have serious consequences. In the last three weeks ENSTAR reports ten gas meters have been tampered with, causing gas leaks.
Kopshesut Fire reaches 30 percent containment amid changing conditions
Firefighters working the Kopshesut Fire report steady progress in containment, though officials say dry conditions could lead to renewed fire activity this week. Crews say Sunday’s cloudy skies and isolated showers helped secure more of the fire’s edge, increasing containment to 30 percent. The fire remains estimated a
Jury hears opposing views on rescue response in trial on deadly heli-ski crash that...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Jurors entered the second week of a wrongful death trial Monday over a March 2021 heli-ski crash near the Knik Glacier that killed Czech billionaire Petr Kellner and four others, with dueling testimony focused on whether operators failed to launch an emergency response quickly enough — and wh
Police investigate early Sunday morning shooting in East Anchorage
Anchorage police are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in East Anchorage. Officers were called just after 3:20 a.m. to the 100 block of East 76th Avenue for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds....
Driver dies after multi-vehicle crash at Boniface and Tudor in East Anchorage
Police are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in East Anchorage. On Saturday, just before 1 p.m., Anchorage police responded to the intersection of Boniface Drive and Tudor Road for a report of a multi-vehicle collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they found that a Ford F-150...
‘They refused to be bystanders’: Three teens help battle Houston forest fire with buckets
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Three teenagers helped contain a forest fire on city land in Houston early Saturday morning using buckets to haul water from a nearby river, according to Houston Public Safety Director Christian Hartley. A warming fire had escaped its container onto forest land near the Little Susitna...
Celebrating achievements at all stages of life — Alaska Sports Hall of Fame ceremony...
A capacity crowd filled the Anchorage Museum on Wednesday night, united by words of wisdom, inspiration and merriment in celebrating the lasting impact displayed by Alaska’s current and former athletes. Nine people, one team and two moments were honored at the 18th annual Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction...
One injured in Taku Lake Park shooting, APD investigating
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A man was taken to the hospital Sunday morning with non-life-threatening injuries after officers were called to Taku Lake Park in reference to a shooting, the Anchorage Police Department (APD) said. According to APD, the man was found with gunshot wounds around 3:30 a.m. and is...
NEW DETAILS: One person dead after Saturday multi-vehicle collision
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - One person has died after a multi-vehicle collision near the Tudor and Boniface intersection on Saturday, according to the Anchorage Police Department (APD). It said police responded to the call around 12:55 p.m. “Officers arrived and discovered that a Ford F150 had rear ended a Honda...

















