Alaska trooper opens fire after woman points gun at officers serving warrant
HOUSTON, Alaska (KTUU) - An Alaska State Trooper discharged their firearm Wednesday afternoon after a woman exited a Houston residence armed with a gun and pointed it at officers who had arrived to arrest her on a warrant, authorities said. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. when two troopers responded...
From the classroom to the real world: Steller Secondary students get a behind-the-scenes look...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - When viewers watch the daily newscast, they see the anchors on camera — but a full team behind the scenes is working to gather the news and produce the live show. This week, a group of video production students got an up-close tour of how...
Anchorage ‘Scoops the Poop’ to protect waterways from dog waste
Would you spend your Saturday morning scooping dog poop?. For one Anchorage couple, a recent dog park cleanup became an opportunity for a daytime date. They often stroll through University Lake Park, a popular off-leash dog park, but this time Morgan Yockey and Cadence Cogswell had returned with a goal.
Mario Jackson trial: Jury hears more witnesses after openings in Anchorage double-homicide case
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage jurors heard from additional witnesses Wednesday in the trial of Mario Jackson, a day after a jury was seated in the case tied to the Oct. 17, 2025 shooting deaths of two people near the American Red Cross building downtown. Prosecutor Betsy Bull and defense...
Alaska lawmakers raise education lawsuit conflict concern for attorney general designee
As Alaska state lawmakers consider Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general, several have questioned a potential conflict between his involvement with a private, religious school and his role in the state’s top legal office. Stephen Cox currently leads the Alaska Department of Law, which is defending the state in a lawsuit that challenges the […]
Anchorage schools shift to fresh, scratch-made lunch program
Students across the Anchorage School District are seeing major changes to their school lunch program as the district moves away from prepackaged meals and toward freshly made hot food. District leaders say the new approach emphasizes scratch-made meals prepared on site. The updated six-week rotating menu will include a variety...
Man dies after Juneau parking garage beating; nephew, niece face felony charges
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - A 53-year-old man died Saturday in Seattle from complications of a beating he suffered in a downtown Juneau parking garage. While a grand jury had already indicted two in the case, the state is currently evaluating whether additional charges are appropriate following the death, according to the Alaska Department of Law.
Family seeks memorial for daughter at high school graduation ceremony
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An Anchorage family grieving the loss of their daughter wants to make sure she is remembered during her senior class graduation this month. Since January, the Zaro family has been in communication with Anchorage School District, attempting to have a memorial or recognition done for their daughter, Lilly Zaro, who passed away last year.
‘Bodies may be found, but the trauma never, ever ends’: Alaska delegation announces MMIP...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - It’s an unforgettable image: A red colored hand print, symbolically placed over a person’s mouth, silencing their story and suppressing justice. The iconic illustration depicts a horrific truth in Alaska: men and women from Alaska Native communities face higher rates of domestic and sexual violence than other populations, according to data reviewed by the Department of Justice.
Plane crashes near Knik Glacier, AST says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A small plane crashed on a remote airstrip near Knik Glacier Tuesday, seriously injuring the pilot, according to the Alaska State Troopers. The AST received word of the crash at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday. Off-duty medical personnel who were already in the area reported the plane was on fire and provided aid. LifeMed was notified and launched shortly after the...
