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• Willow firefighter dies on duty

  Willow, Alaska (KINY) - Roger Delongchamp, 66, lost consciousness while responding to a call.

• Hoverboarding dentist convicted of Medicaid fraud in Alaska

  Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - An Alaska dentist, who gained notoriety after he was seen in a video riding a hoverboard and pulling teeth, was convicted of defrauding the Alaska Medicaid program

• JPD seeks assistance in locating liquor store thief

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Juneau police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.

• Colonel Barry Wilson retires from Alaska State Troopers

  Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - After 30 years of service to the State of Alaska, Colonel Barry Wilson has hung up his Stetson and is retiring from the Alaska State Troopers.

• Sen. Murkowski wants to hear case before deciding on witnesses

  Washington, DC (AP) - Senator Lisa Murkowski said she's comfortable waiting to decide if more information is needed as part of the Senate's impeachment trial.

• Cold weather doesn't deter attendance at 2020 Women's March

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  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Despite Taku winds and freezing temperatures, hundreds came out to the 2020 Women's March at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday.

• Rep. Tarr: New wage disclosure legislation would strengthen Alaska’s hiring process

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Representative Geran Tarr has pre-filed the “Wage Disclosure Act” for consideration by the Alaska Legislature.

• UA Board of Regents approves 5 percent tuition increase

  Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to increase the amount undergraduate students pay for college tuition by five percent beginning in fall semester 2020.

• State agency to hold public hearing on oil assets sale

  Anchorage, Alaska (AP) - The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has scheduled a public hearing on a sale between two oil giants, denying a request by the companies to approve the transaction without one.

• Kenai man given 9 years in prison for heroin distribution

  Kenai, Alaska (AP) - An Alaska man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of heroin throughout the Kenai Peninsula.

• Women's group raises $15K in $100 gifts to nonprofit

  Juneau, Alaska (AP) - A new Alaska organization has raised thousands of dollars for a climate group through individual contributions from women attending its first meeting.

• Gov. Dunleavy establishes Alaska Marine Highway work group

  Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has established, via administrative order, the Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group.

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