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Budget Cuts Pare Real Time Monitoring Of Volcanoes

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:09 +0000

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Scientists monitoring Alaska's volcanoes have been forced to shut down stations that provide real-time tracking of eruptions and forgo repairs of seismic equipment amid ongoing federal budget cuts — moves that could mean delays in getting vital information to airline pilots and emergency planners

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America's Most Wanted Says Fugitive May Be in Wyo

Trevor T. Trujillo — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:57:02 +0000

The Wyoming Most Wanted Facebook page posted a link to the profile of Wesley Nebeker, a fugitive being sought by Wyoming investigators for multiple counts of sexual abuse.

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Billions in Gas Drilling Royalties Transform Lives

Associated Press — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:52:38 +0000

Private landowners are reaping billions of dollars in royalties each year from the boom in natural gas drilling, transforming some lives even as the windfall provides only a modest boost to the broader economy.

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Anchorage On Pace For Snowiest Winter On Record

Associated Press — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:29:41 +0000

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Heavy snow fell in Alaska's largest city Thursday, adding to what already has been the snowiest period for Anchorage since records have been kept.

The National Weather Service predicted a snowfall of 8-16 inches, with the city's upper Hillside neighborhoods expected to get the bulk of the snow

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5 Injuries Reported In Alaska Gas Station Fire

Associated Press — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:59:56 +0000

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say the fire that burned a gas station near Denali National Park was apparently started by an explosion inside the convenience store.

Trooper Sgt. Mike Roberts told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (http://is

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