Casandra Mancl

2 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU) - As the world remembers and mourns the death of Pope Francis, one Catholic priest recalls his interactions with the Holy Father. Father Madison Hayes is a priest for the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau based in the Mat-Su Valley. In 2017, he was sent to the Pontifical North American College in Rome and lived in the Vatican for four of those years during his studies. Hayes said he was able to catch a glimpse of the Pope often.

5 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Friday started opening weekend for a brand new, entirely youth-led Anchorage production company’s first show, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.”It’s a musical adaptation of a popular book series, “Percy Jackson & The Olympians,” authored by Rick Riordan. For the last year, a group of Anchorage kids ages 11 to 17 worked to raise over $20,000 of production funds, helping to launch their own production company — Splish Splash Productions.

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The West Anchorage High School Theater Program is preparing for a one-night-only performance at the Performing Arts Center in downtown Anchorage Saturday night, following multiple sold-out shows at the West High Auditorium in February. However, even with the popularity of the show “Hadestown,” holding strong, the future of the school’s theater department is unknown due to the Anchorage School District’s estimated budget deficit of more than $100 million.

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - An early morning break-in at the Spenard Roadhouse restaurant on Thursday is being investigated by Anchorage Police. APD received a report of the break-in at 4:39 a.m. Responding officers found a broken window at the scene but did not find anyone in the building when they arrived. Police learned that several electronic devices had been taken. The restaurant provided images of the alleged suspects from their surveillance video of the incident.

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Casandra Mancl

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - He’s being honored as more than just a “superhero teacher.”In a special ceremony Thursday, Willow Crest Elementary School renamed its gym to the Leroy C. Jones Gymnasium. The renaming honors their former gym teacher and coach, celebrating his 32 years of service to the Anchorage School District. The district says Jones has made significant contributions to physical education and as a mentor for many students and staff.