KIMO - Home http://www.aksuperstation.com/home RSS Feed for KIMO - Home en-us Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:06:41 GMT Fish And Game Commissioner Appointed To Pebble Vice Presidency http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25726624.html Supporters of the Pebble prospect in western Alaska have hired the state's current deputy commissioner of Fish and Game. John Shively, the Pebble Partnership CEO, said Ken Taylor will hold the title, "Vice President, Environment." Troopers Investigate Infant's Drowning http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25725319.html A 1-year-old was found dead, drowned in a Kenai Peninsula Lake over the weekend, said state troopers. Troopers have not released the name of the perished girl. Palin Denies Monegan's Firing Is Connected To Wooten Custody Battle http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25626404.html Since the firing of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan, controversy has enveloped the Palin administration. Speculation over the incident has led many to the conclusion that the matter may be personal, and may involve the Palin family. Sesame Street Arrives In Anchorage http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25628199.html Sesame Street has taken over the Sullivan Arena, and ABC Alaska's own Ty Hardt kicked off the fun. Along with entertaining children, the Sesame Street friends will dance and sign to teach kids wholesome lessons. Tourism Industry Continues To Suffer Throughout The State http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25518364.html Numbers released by the Denali National Park continue to indicate that the tourist season is one of the weakest in memory. Park officials report that visitor numbers are down 13-percent so far this year. State Applies For Water Permitting Program http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25521774.html Looking to gain some more independence from the federal government, the state has applied for the authority to run and maintain it's own waste water permit program. Currently the Environmental Protection Agency delegates the state's permits. Two Car Crash Leaves One Dead And Two In Critical Condition http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25519734.html A head-on collision has left one dead and two others in critical condition. The accident took place Monday evening at Mile 99 of the Seward Highway. Fairbanks Considers Free Transportation For University Students http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25516714.html A new program being considered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough may provide some economic aid to all students in the Fairbanks area. The new program would allow anyone carrying a university ID card to ride any public bus line for free. Ash Fills The Air Over The Aleutians http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25481604.html Ash continues to spew from the Umnak Island in the Aleutians. On Saturday a volcano erupted, which filled the Aleutian skyline with a thick cloud of smoke and ash. Kopp Accepts Commissioner Post http://www.aksuperstation.com/home/25476524.html In a press release issued by the recently named Commissioner of Public Safety, Charles "Chuck" Kopp, the public servant thanked the governor and the people of Alaska for their trust. Kopp's statement then goes on to praise the "loyalty, integrity and courage," of the many Department of Public Safety divisions.