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  • Anchorage serial rapist arrested

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 10:55 pm ET  

    A suspected serial rapist with a more than decade-long history of preying on semi-homeless men was arrested on Thursday. Full Story »

  • Domestic abuse in Anchorage immigrant communities

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:27 pm ET  

    Senator Mark Begich talks about the moderate compromise on health care reform, Obama's July 2011 troop withdrawal, and the concerns surrounding North Slope and offshore drilling. Full Story »

  • Dense fog blanketing Anchorage

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:27 pm ET  

    It sounds strange, but you are better off escaping the cold and fog by hiking Flattop or heading up to Turnagain Pass for some snow machining than staying in town. Full Story »

  • Cool and sunny again today in Anchorage

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    An upper level high pressure continues to dominate weather throughout the state. South east flow over south central Alaska continues to create a temperature inversion in Anchorage. Full Story »

  • Anchorage man indicted for bank robbery

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    Anchorage, Alaska - United States Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today, November 30, 2009, that Michael William Eastham of Anchorage, Alaska, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Anchorage for one count of bank robbery. Full Story »

  • Anchorage man found guilty of robbing his own mother at gunpoint

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A jury found 27-year-old Cheng Saelee guilty of robbing his own mother at gunpoint then illegally contacting her from jail attempting to have her drop the charges on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Anchorage District Attorney. Full Story »

  • Anchorage jury convicts Derrick Wren of second-degree murder

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    Anchorage District Attorney Adrienne Bachman announced Friday, December 4, 2009, that, after six hours of deliberation, an Anchorage jury found 37 year old Derrick Wren guilty of murder in the second degree for the 2003 shooting death of his friend Adam Calderon. Full Story »

  • Anchorage cools off

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    Happy Friday! Time to pull out the ice scraper again this morning!! Temperatures dropped throughout the day yesterday, ushering in more normal December weather. It will stay colder today with highs into the low 20's. Full Story »

  • Anchorage Woman "Fired" For Reporting Sick Building

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:26 pm ET  

    ANCHORAGE - Six years ago, Marilyn Coppe was vivacious, energetic and healthy. Today, she can barely get a sentence out at times. Full Story »

  • Anchorage DUI Prosecutor

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:25 pm ET  

    Anchorage is adding a new attorney whose job is dedicated to fighting DUIs. Senator Mark Begich talks about the moderate compromise on health care reform, Obama's July 2011 troop withdrawal, and the concerns surrounding North Slope and offshore drilling. Full Story »

  • Anchorage Assembly failed to vote on amended budget

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 9:25 pm ET  

    Anchorage assembly members introduced about half a dozen amendments to Mayor Dan Sullivan s proposed budget at the assembly meeting, Nov. 17. Most of which triggered a lot of discussion at the Loussac Library. Full Story »

  • Anchorage man sentenced to 23.5 years for his role in drug and gun conspiracy

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:40 pm ET  

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska -United States Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced Dec. 9, 2009, that Timothy Ray Moore, of Anchorage, Alaska, was sentenced in federal court in Anchorage to 23.5 years for his role in a violent multi-defendant drug conspiracy. Full Story »

  • Will Anchorage's taxi industry soon be deregulated?

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    It may be hard to believe, but it can be more expensive to take a cab ride here in Anchorage than it is in Manhattan. We looked it up. That is part of the reason why a former UAA student and his professor are trying to get the taxi industry opened up to everyone. Full Story »

  • Anchorage Skijor Club

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    Of course, it s more comfortable for most people with dogs to get outside with them in the summer. But in this week s Get Out, Mitch Sego shows us a fun and effective way to keep you and your pooch active all winter long. Full Story »

  • Blood diamonds in Anchorage

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    Who would think "blood diamonds" would be turning up in Anchorage? Well, they are. Customs officers have seized half a dozen smuggled shipments in the past six months. Full Story »

  • Ad controversy at the Anchorage Press

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    It is an Alaskan weekly newspaper known for pushing the envelope. But now an Anchorage Press ad for a humor writer, is drawing attention that's not so funny. The new publisher's ad takes a direct aim at Alaska Natives. Full Story »

  • Roller skiing in Anchorage

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    For this edition of Get Out, CBS 11 News spent time enjoying a favorite wintertime sport that has been adapted to the summer. Cross country skiing is a favorite winter activity for many Alaskans. But when the temperatures climb and the snow melts, what's a skier to do? Full Story »

  • Municipality postpones H1N1 vaccination clinics due to limited vaccine availability

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:27 pm ET  

    The Municipality of Anchorage is cancelling several public H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics scheduled this month and in early December. The following scheduled clinics are cancelled: Full Story »

  • Juneau woman becomes 12th Alaska H1N1 death

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:26 pm ET  

    JUNEAU, Alaska - A 19-year-old Juneau woman is Alaska's 12th reported swine flu death this year. The women, who is from Haines but was living in Juneau, died on Nov. 11, according to the state Department of Health and Social Services. Full Story »

  • Alaska state pipeline specialist resigns

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:26 pm ET  

    The energy specialist appointed by then-Gov. Sarah Palin to study a proposed natural gas "bullet" pipeline has resigned. Full Story »

  • Read Rep. Jay Ramras' letter to the governor about concerns over in-state gas pipeline

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:26 pm ET  

    Click on the .pdf icon at right to read the full text of the letter. To contact the Newsroom, call 907-274-1111. Full Story »

  • Gov. Parnell answers Ramras query in letter

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:26 pm ET  

    Gov. Sean Parnell stated in a letter to a state lawmaker Wednesday that he remains strongly committed to guiding Alaska toward strong, long-term energy supplies. Full Story »

  • Anchorage man sentenced for mailing threats to judges, police officers

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:26 pm ET  

    An Anchorage man has been sentenced to probation for mailing threatening letters and blaming them on another person he wanted to see fired. James Keophithoun, 56, was sentenced in federal court to 36 months of probation for his conviction on four counts of mailing the threatening communications. Full Story »

  • Police ask for help in finding two men who beat and robbed an Eagle River business owner

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 8:25 pm ET  

    Police are asking for help in finding two men who robbed and severely beat a grocery store owner in Eagle River last month. According to detectives, two men entered the International Food Store, on the 11800 block of the Old Glenn Highway in Eagle River, on Nov. 11 and robbed the owner, Alan Wetzel. Full Story »

  • Breaking the cycle of teen sex trafficking in Anchorage

    KTVA Anchorage – Thu Dec 10, 7:43 pm ET  

    Sex trafficking in Anchorage is a growing problem, and as we've reported over the last couple of weeks, it's a problem Anchorage police are working hard to stop. Full Story »

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