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4 days ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Ellis Kingsep, a 77-year-old Canadian National, was sentenced on Monday to 30 months in prison for committing fraud. The sentencing at the federal courthouse in Fairbanks followed a guilty plea signed by Kingsep. He has been charged with stealing over $420,000 in Social Security benefits for three decades.
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6 days ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Residents in Fairbanks came together to collect trash in a cooperative effort on Saturday, as part of the annual Clean Up Day. The annual activation of trash collecting volunteers occurs after most of the snow has disappeared, revealing litter in ditches and sidewalks. In an effort to clear out the rubble, organizations around the Fairbanks area work together to remove those items.
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1 week ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Physical therapy can be used to help treat issues such as limited mobility, pain, and other physical aspects of life, according to Jake Kretschmar, a physical therapist with Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks. However, some Alaskans face barriers to accessing such services, which include geographical or financial. “A lot can be accomplished in one visit,” Kretschmar said.
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1 week ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Volunteers were recognized by Fort Wainwright Wednesday, highlighting those considered to be “incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and heart to make our community stronger,” according to a Facebook post from the installation. There were 84 people honored at the ceremony, including citizens, spouses, and soldiers.
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1 week ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Division of Forestry within the Dept. of Natural Resources is going around the interior to inform and inquire the public’s perspective on plans to expand the Tanana Valley State Forest.
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1 week ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - On Saturday, the University of Alaska Fairbanks celebrated the graduating class of 2025 which included 1,228 graduates, according to the University. The Carlson Center was packed for the 103rd commencement for UAF, which honored those that received certificates and degrees alike. First generation student and class speaker Kyle Banning spoke to the challenges of going through college and how the community at UAF helped him and his classmates reach commencement.
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2 weeks ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Friday afternoon, the Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) officially unveiled its new compressed natural gas buses. “Bringing on these new buses this week signifies a long-term commitment to making sure we have good public transportation,” said Grier Hopkins, the borough mayor. The new buses are already on the road, according to Hopkins, something that’s only been possible recently following testing of the fueling system.
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2 weeks ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF/KTUU) - Fairbanks Mayor David Pruhs apologized Monday, saying he “meant no disrespect” to organizations and residents, including the Tanana Chiefs Conference, who have accused him of making discriminatory social media comments Friday. Responding to another Facebook user’s post, Pruhs wrote about the Golden Heart plaza, saying, in part, “As the warmer temperatures have come, more people have come in from villages or come out of shelters to live their lifestyle.
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3 weeks ago | 
alaskasnewssource.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The 2025 road construction season for the interior has begun with the Richardson Highway Mile Post 351 Interchange Project, which seeks to improve safety along the highway near the city of North Pole. “This project was designed to reduce turning-related crashes, and they’re creating an over and underpass at the spot for easier access to the old Richardson Highway,” said Grace Keller, publications specialist for the Alaska Dept.
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3 weeks ago | 
webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The 2025 road construction season for the interior has begun with the Richardson Highway Mile Post 351 Interchange Project, which seeks to improve safety along the highway near the city of North Pole. “This project was designed to reduce turning-related crashes, and they’re creating an over and underpass at the spot for easier access to the old Richardson Highway,” said Grace Keller, publications specialist for the Alaska Dept.
