Tye Leif Petersen was arrested on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography
Archives for January 2014
Holly, Valens, Bopper tribute on Crosscurrents 2/3
On February 3, 1959, a small plane crashed in an Iowa farm field during a snow storm took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. Gavin and Wyatt, the dogs, reflect at the small memorial existing at the end of a dirt road near Clear Lake, Iowa. You are invited to…
Two Days Later, Atlantans Can Retrieve Cars Abandoned In Storm
Authorities in Atlanta want to start reuniting drivers with the hundreds of vehicles that were abandoned on highways during the winter storm that blew through Tuesday.
Sick Ship Sets Dubious Record For Royal Caribbean
It was a record-setting voyage, but not one that Royal Caribbean’s public relations team is likely to be bragging about: The cruise line’s MS Explorer of the Seas now has the distinction of more sick passengers (630) and crew (54) than any cruise ship since the CDC starting keep stats 20 years ago.
Scientist To W.Va. Lawmakers: ‘I’m Not Drinking The Water’
“I’m not drinking the water.” That’s what an environmental scientist from Marshall University and a member of the West Virginia Environmental Quality Board told state lawmakers today during a hearing about a chemical spill that contaminated the drinking water of nine counties.
Edward Snowden Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
Saying Edward Snowden has “contributed to a more stable and peaceful world order” by exposing U.S. surveillance practices and forcing a new debate over security and privacy, two Norwegian politicians nominated the former intelligence contractor for the Nobel Peace Prize on Wednesday.
State senators push for criminal justice reform
Alaska has the worst recidivism rate in the country. Two-thirds of the state’s prisoners eventually go back after their release.
Senate panel hears bill on elementary school reading programs
With education being a hot issue this legislative session, some politicians are looking at the basics of learning in their effort to improve student outcomes.
Meet the greatest dating service agent in Iceland’s fishing industry
If your a fisheries business in Iceland, Thor Sigfusson is kind of like your wingman.
Juneau Afternoon 1/30/14
Thursday at 3 on KTOO-FM, Shona Strauser hosts. We’ll find out about this weekend’s PFLAG Fundraiser Snowball; We’ll get the details on this Saturday’s Tinaa Arts Auction; We’ll get a preview of tonight’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts, with guest, Ben Brown And Catherine Hatch will be here with Arts Up.