In this newscast: Two people were sent to Bartlett Regional Hospital for minor injuries after a Goldbelt Tram car came to an abrupt halt at its bottom terminal while making its way down Mount Roberts last night. That’s according to Capital City Fire and Rescue; The University of Alaska system will have a new president this summer. The Board of Regents appointed Fairbanks attorney Matt Cooper to the role this morning. He formerly served as general counsel for the university; It’s that time of year again when we’re all told to be “bear aware.” Bear encounters can happen when we’re hiking, camping or even just walking through town. KTOO’s Mike Lane recently sat down with Area Management Biologist Carl Koch with Fish and Game Wildlife Conservation to learn what attracts the bears and how we can limit encounters; Decisions about Alaskan schools are almost always made by administrators, school board members and lawmakers. But students also play a role. Twice a year, student leaders from across the state gather at the Alaska Association of Student Government conference to decide on goals to improve their schools.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents selects former general counsel as next president
The Board of Regents appointed Fairbanks attorney Matt Cooper to the role Friday morning.
Student delegates from across the state gather in Juneau to learn about leadership
Twice a year, student leaders from across the state gather at the Alaska Association of Student Government conference to decide on goals to improve their schools.
Murkowski asserts Congress’s role in war, diverging from her Alaska colleague
Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s legislation might come as soon as next week and could be the most concrete step yet by a Republican senator to place limits on the Trump administration’s war with Iran.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes election reform bill, citing concerns over timeline ahead of 2026 election
It’s unclear whether the bill has enough support to overcome a veto — it requires 40 votes, and it passed by a combined total of 39-20 with one member absent.
Two sent to hospital in Juneau after Goldbelt Tram car comes to abrupt stop
Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Tom Hatley says five people were aboard the tram when the incident occurred. He said the cause is still under investigation.