This Day in Alaska History-January 5th, 1985
UAF to host New Year’s Eve Sparktacular fireworks display
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host the Fairbanks Curling Lions’ 36th annual Sparktacular celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Fireworks will be launched from UAF’s West Ridge starting at 8 p.m. The event will also be livestreamed on the UAF Facebook page and YouTube channel. Most UAF buildings, including the UA Museum of the North, will be closed […]
Florida man sentenced to 13 years for leading a Fairbanks drug trafficking organization
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – A Florida man was sentenced last week to 13 years in prison for leading a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in Fairbanks. According to court documents, Willie Lewis Wilson Jr., 41, of Madison, Florida, conspired with others to operate a drug trafficking organization in Fairbanks. Wilson was the leader of the organization […]
78-Year-Old Effie Kemp Found Deceased near Fairbanks Assisted Living Center
At 1050 a m on Monday morning, Alaska State troopers were notified that there was a 78 year old female who had walked away from an assisted living home in the Fairbanks area at approximately 9 am and and was considered missing. Troopers along with PAWS and a AST Helicopter responded to the area. The […]