2015 Veterans Day ceremonies in Anchorage and Mat-Su | Alaska Dispatch News
AnchorageThe Alaska National Guard and the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Alaska National Guard armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Immediately after the Veterans Day ceremony, Canadian forces will conduct a Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery. In Canada, Remembrance Day commemorates Canadians who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Afghanistan and in the line ..>> view originalAnchorage Assembly criminalizes sale and possession of Spice | Alaska Dispatch News
Possessing and selling the synthetic drug Spice is now a crime in Alaska’s largest city, as the Anchorage Assembly unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday evening making “illicit synthetic drugs” illegal.The crowd clapped as the tally appeared on a large screen in the Assembly chambers.The ordinancecontains broad language that covers both Spice (synthetic cannabinoids) and bath salts (synthetic cathinones). The possession and sale of both is now a misdemeanor crime.“Not everything will be covere..>> view originalAnchorage Assembly approves new texting-while-driving penalty | Alaska Dispatch News
Drivers caught texting behind the wheel in Anchorage now face a $500 fine but no threat of jail time as part of an ordinance approved Tuesday night by the Anchorage Assembly.City officials said the change, approved in a 10-1 vote, is designed to make prosecution easier by changing a texting violation from a misdemeanor into a minor offense. Since 2011, just four people have been convicted of a misdemeanor charge of texting while operating a screen device in Anchorage, said city prosecutor Seneca..>> view originalAnchorage man found guilty of felony assault for shooting passerby | Alaska Dispatch News
A jury on Monday convicted a man with a history of assault forshooting a passerbywho took notice of his idling vehicle in East Anchorage, according to prosecutors.Jesse Kern, 33, was found guilty of first-degree assault and tampering with evidence after a five-day trial, according to the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office.Assistant District Attorney Laura Dulic, who prosecuted Kern, presented testimony showing Kern started an argument with a man walking by the vehicle on Jan. 21. The two men e..>> view originalUPDATE: Police seeking pickup truck involved in South Anchorage collision | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11
UPDATE: Police seeking pickup truck involved in South Anchorage collisionByKTVA CBS 11 News5:35 PM November 10, 2015ANCHORAGE –Crash scene at 74th Avenue and Old Seward HighwayMilo Tremblay/FacebookCrash scene at 74th Avenue and Old Seward HighwayMilo Tremblay/FacebookThe Anchorage Police Department says at least two people were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of injuries stemming from a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday evening.The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. near the intersection of 74..>> view original2 Anchorage high schools could win $100K for promoting safe driving | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11
Estimated read time1m 41s2 Anchorage high schools could win $100K for promoting safe drivingByShannon Ballard8:32 PM November 10, 2015ANCHORAGE –Two Anchorage high schools could win $100,000 for promoting safe driving. Grace Christian School and East High School were both selected as finalists in State Farm’s “Celebrate My Driving” contest.The theme is “2 eyes on the road, 2 hands on the wheel.” All the schools had to do was create a short 25 second video, but to win the cash, the schools need y..>> view originalAnchorage native had played for Miami Heat since 2008 | Sports - KTUU
ANCHORAGE -Mario Chalmers, Alaska's winningest NBA player, has been dealt from the only NBA team he's ever played for. The Miami Heat shipped Chalmers to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in a four player trade.Chalmers, perhaps best known for his "Miracle Three" that lifted Kansas to the 2008 NCAA championship, was drafted by the Heat in the second round of that year's NBA draft. The Bartlett High School graduate found a home in Miami, becoming the first Alaskan to win an NBA title, claiming ..>> view originalStudents learn about their home city for trivia contest
Estimated read time1m 18sStudents learn about their home city for trivia contestByBonney Bowman8:39 PM November 10, 2015ANCHORAGE –Dozens of seventh graders put their Alaska knowledge to the test today for the 25th annual Big Wild Life Trivia contest. Sixty students from eight middle schools took part in the contest.Most of the students prepared for at least a month to be ready to answer questions about a variety of topics, from Anchorage’s history and attractions to Alaskan communities and wild..>> view originalChina's 'Cyber Monday' smashes records...again
BEIJING (CNNMoney) -Ready, set, shop! China's bargain-hunting shoppers spent billions Wednesday, smashing records on "Singles' Day."The annual online shopping festival -- China's version of "Cyber Monday" -- is the biggest single day of shopping anywhere in the world.Within the first eight minutes, customers had spent $1 billion on Alibaba's popular shopping platforms, Taobao and Tmall. By late evening in China, gross merchandise volume settled through its payment service, Alipay, was approachin..>> view originalMizzou faces threats of violence online
(CNN) -A day after protests brought down two University of Missouri officials, reports of racially charged threats permeated social media -- as well as a rumor the Ku Klux Klan had arrived on campus.University police said they investigated and determined the reports Tuesday night were false. But the rumors had already spread far and wide."I'm going to stand my ground tomorrow and shoot every black person I see," a widely shared Yik Yak post said.Another post contained a veiled threat."Some of yo..>> view original
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