Joey Klecka

Alaska

Digital Reporter and Producer at KTUU-TV (Anchorage, AK)

Digital Reporter and Producer at KTVA-TV (Anchorage, AK)

Digital Reporter and Producer at KYES-TV (Anchorage, AK)

Digital Reporter and Producer at KATH-TV (Juneau, AK)

Digital Reporter and Producer at KSCT-TV (Juneau, AK)

Tweeting updates/stuff about local sports/news around 907. Morning producer at KTUU/KYES Alaska’s News Source

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Articles

‘There’s something on the runway’: Preliminary report released on deadly Nanwalek plane crash

18 hours ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A preliminary report released Wednesday on the deadly plane crash in Nanwalek last month confirmed that a loose dog likely contributed to the demise of the Cessna 207 that was carrying three people. The crash killed 48-year-old pilot Daniel Bunker of Homer and 37-year-old Jenny Irene Miller of Anchorage. A second passenger, who has not yet been publicly identified, was hospitalized in Anchorage with serious injuries, authorities said.
Dan Seavey, head of Iditarod champion family, dies at 87

5 days ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Dan Seavey, the patriarch of the most successful racing family in the history of the Iditarod, died at the age of 87. The Iditarod announced via social media Friday that Seavey had died. Seavey never won the Last Great Race but played a pivotal role in getting the annual race started in 1973, along with Joe Redington Sr., and also helped establish the route as a National Historic Trail in 1978.
Fairbanks police confirm body found belonged to man missing for months

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Police confirmed Monday that a body found last month was that of a 21-year-old Fairbanks man who went missing late last year. The Fairbanks Police Department confirmed Monday that the state medical examiner has identified the body as that of Devin Standifer, who was found near Eagan Avenue on April 26, months after he was last seen on Dec. 7, 2024.
Anchorage soldier dies during training in South Carolina

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A 22-year-old soldier from Anchorage died last week during a training exercise in South Carolina, Army officials in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, said Friday. Pvt. Gabriel J. Perez died during basic combat training on April 24, according to Fort Jackson media relations spokesperson Nathan Clinebelle. Perez was an active-duty soldier in training and was assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment.
State clears APD officer in deadly shooting of man with gun on Anchorage road

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The state cleared an Anchorage police officer Friday of any wrongdoing in a shooting that left a 33-year-old man dead on Tudor Road earlier this year. The Office of Special Prosecutions determined in its review that Officer Isaac Kimball was “legally justified” in using deadly force against the man, Francis Rochon, who was killed on Feb. 4 in the middle of the roadway.
VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Alaska skies

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A fireball streaked across the sky over Southcentral Alaska Thursday morning, according to multiple reports. One video obtained by Alaska’s News Source shows what appears to be a bright fireball shoot across the blue sky at 10:30 a.m., according to the timestamp on the dash cam video. The dash cam video was taken near Aurora Elementary School on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Suspicious death being investigated in University Area

2 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Anchorage police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a body found in a University Area residence Wednesday evening. In a dispatch, the Anchorage Police Department wrote that officers were called to a home on the 3500 block of East 42nd Avenue for a welfare check around 5:40 p.m. Wednesday. When they got there, police looked through the window of the residence and saw a dead person.
2 teens die in crash near Gulkana due to alcohol, high speeds, troopers say

3 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Officials believe alcohol and high speeds are to blame in a crash that left two teens dead early Wednesday morning near Gulkana. The crash on the Richardson Highway left Anthony Nelson of Tazlina and Nathaniel Kroto of Gakona dead, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Both men were 19 years old. A third, unidentified passenger in the car — a 2005 Toyota Camry — survived with no injuries, troopers said.
Major Knik River bridge project begins with traffic diversions

3 weeks ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka |Lauren Maxwell

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Reconstruction of two bridges that provide a crucial transportation link for commuters between Anchorage and the Mat-Su began Wednesday morning. The project will “rehabilitate” three bridges in total — both north and southbound bridges over the Knik River, as well as the northbound bridge over Peters Creek near Chugiak. All three are over 30 years old, according to the state Department of Transportation, and two are close to 60.
ASD superintendent stresses crucial education bill to avoid cuts to staff, special programs

1 month ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Joey Klecka

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The superintendent of Alaska’s largest school district stressed the importance of an education bill in Juneau that he says will prevent larger class sizes and cuts to teaching positions and special education programs.