Runners take advantage of the plentiful daylight during the ‘Twilight 12K’
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Skinny Raven “Twilight 12K” began on Friday evening, taking thousands of runners around one of Anchorage’s most iconic race routes. Participants have a choice between either the 6K or the 12K race, and the latter route takes runners across the A/C street bridge over Ship Creek, through go
On his way home from work, a driver cut off a 19-year-old father before...
ANCHORAGE, AK — A 19-year-old man survived a brutal road rage shooting earlier this month in Anchorage, authorities reported. McKial McCarty was shot multiple times while driving home from work at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Road Rage Incident. On May 13, McCarty was turning left at an intersection...
Cadets rappel 40-foot tower during JROTC camp at JBER
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson welcomed dozens of high school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets on base during its JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp. “We help build their confidence, overcome their fears, and develop their leadership skills,” Sgt. 1st Class Michael Roberts, wi
Beekeeping Laws in Alaska: What Every Beekeeper Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alaska’s vast wilderness and intense summer nectar flows make it one of the most rewarding — and most regulated — states for beekeeping. Whether you plan to set up a couple of backyard hives in Anchorage or manage a larger apiary in the Interi
Live After Five concert series returns to downtown Anchorage
Even with renovations closing Town Square Park this summer, downtown Anchorage will still be filled with music and activity. The popular Live After Five concert series has returned to F Street, bringing free weekly performances to the heart of downtown. Thursday night's concert featured a performance by the Super Satur
Anchorage police release details in officer-involved shooting near Bragaw Drive
The Anchorage Police Department released new details about last week’s officer-involved shooting that left a man dead near Bragaw Street and Reka Drive. Police Chief Sean Case said officers were dispatched at around 12 a.m. after reports of a man firing a handgun into the air. According to police,...
Five people injured in moose attacks in Anchorage, Fish & Game says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Five people were injured by moose in Anchorage this past weekend in five separate incidents, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Biologist Cory Stantorf said the attacks occurred in different parts of town, but they all involved mother moose protecting calves. In one...
Full interview: AKNS sits down with 19-year-old father that survived five gunshot wounds
Full interview: AKNS sits down with 19-year-old father that survived five gunshot wounds during road rage incident.
Mat-Su Sentinel acquires Frontiersman, bringing legacy paper under local nonprofit
The change is a chance to strengthen and grow community news coverage in Mat-Su.
PHOTOS: Tom Begich’s Anchorage HQ launch draws crowds
The Anchorage headquarter launch party for gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich and newly-announced running mate Julia Hnilicka drew a large crowd on Thursday evening. A freshly-made professional sign hung outside the Lake Otis strip mall office, while tables inside were covered with food, beers, buttons, and colorful bu
