Dan Bross, KUAC - Fairbanks
Dan Bross is a reporter at KUAC in Fairbanks.
UA president discusses search for new individual campus’ leadership
A University of Alaska Anchorage provost will serve as interim UAA chancellor while a search is conducted to replace outgoing chancellor Tom Case. Listen now
New regulations to reduce fine particle pollution in Interior Alaska
The State of Alaska is implementing two new regulations aimed at reducing wintertime fine particulate pollution in the Fairbanks-North Pole area. Listen now
Could Norway be an Alaskan model for prison reform?
Alaska is looking to Norway as a model for prison reform. The state is one of several that the California based non-profit Prison Law Office, is working with to improve conditions for prisoners. Listen now
$10 million allocated to North Pole flood control project
Nearly $10 million allocated to the Army Corps of Engineers will pay for work to insure the integrity of the Chan Flood Control Project in North Pole. Listen now
25-acre fire hits Delta Junction
A wildfire charred 25 acres in Delta Junction yesterday. Listen now
Fairbanks sees third killing since April
A Fairbanks man is dead in a suspected homicide. The case is the 3rd unsolved homicide in the city since early last month. Listen now
Fairbanks Borough taking comment on budget as budget teeters near cap
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly takes public comment tonight on the proposed budget for the upcoming new fiscal year. Borough spending is up against a cap on property tax revenue, forcing a discerning look at budget priorities. Listen now
Fairbanks North Star Borough looks to address F-35 deployments on community
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is contracting for a plan to address community impacts of the Air Force’s deployment of F-35 fighter jets at Eielson Air Force Base. Listen now
Ice-out guessing game in Nenana searches for winner as ice moves
The ice on the Tanana River moved at Nenana today toppling and pushing the Nenana Ice Classic tripod enough to trip the clock in the annual ice-out guessing game. Listen now
Century old mystery unlocked from Antarctic glacier
Scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Colorado College have unraveled the mystery of a red waterfall in Antarctica. The research unveils mechanisms potentially at work in other polar glaciers. Listen now
User fees to be added to over a dozen Interior State Park facilities
It’s going to cost to access some interior State Park facilities, where access was free in the past. Listen now
1,900-acre fire spreads across Northwest Alaska
A wildfire is burning in a remote area of northwest Alaska. The Alaska Fire Service reports that the Zane Hills Fire was discovered this week, and mapped at 1,900 acres. Listen now
Cause of death and suspect info released for April 4th Fairbanks murder
Fairbanks Police have released more information about an April 4th murder. 44-year-old Jose Alfonso Sifuentes Morales was found dead just after midnight on the road in the area of 3rd Avenue and Hall Street. Listen now
Cold weather slows winter break up
Unusually cold temperatures across the interior this week are slowing break up. Listen now
Slow Fairbanks snowmelt slows Canada Geese migration
Sunshine is abundant this time of year, but cooler temperatures this week have slowed the melting of a well above normal snowpack in Fairbanks. That’s affecting migratory bird’s arrival at a local refuge. Listen now
Fairbanks police bring in suspects for burglary, robbery, kidnapping and assault
Suspects involved in a Fairbanks burglary, robbery, kidnapping and assault are in custody. According to a city press release, the incident began early Monday morning when a business in the railroad industrial area was burglarized, and a caretaker assaulted and bound. Listen now
University of Alaska moves forward with Title IX changes
The University of Alaska is moving forward on Title IX initiatives stipulated under an agreement with Federal Office of Civil Rights to correct past mishandling of sexual assault and other offenses. Listen now
New Pretrial office emerges to cut costs and crime
A new state office aims to reduce crime and save money. The Pretrial Division stipulated by the criminal justice reform bill passed last year by the Alaska legislature, will assist people who are jailed but have yet to go to trial. Listen now
In light of unexpected cuts, UA Board of Regents discusses likely cuts
Cuts would be accelerated across the University of Alaska system if a State Senate proposed budget is finalized by the legislature. The UA Board of Regent met Thursday to discuss contingency measures in light of Senate passed funding for UA that’s 22 million dollars less than the amount supported by the House and Governor. Listen now
Alaska Airlines expanding statewide infrastructure
Alaska Airlines is expanding and updating infrastructure in the state. Alaska Airlines regional vice president Marilyn Romano outlined plans for the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Listen now