Local News

Aging asbestos pipe bursts in downtown Wrangell, sends mud in downtown gift shop

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 10, 2026

Kim Szczatko woke up in the middle of the night and rushed to her gift shop, Cooper's Corner, in downtown Wrangell Wednesday night. About an inch of water and mud had flooded the space from back to front.

Wrangell instructor charged with assault

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 10, 2026

Wrangell police charged a Wrangell teacher and high school wrestling coach with assault in the fourth degree, which is a misdemeanor, on March 25, for allegedly injuring someone at a bar.

Southeast News

Sitka schools extend academic year following snow day cancellations

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2026

Heavy snowfall last month prompted the Sitka School District to close schools for three days....

Sitka Assembly interviews municipal administrator candidates

by KCAW Sitka | Apr 10, 2026

The Sitka Assembly interviewed two candidates for municipal administrator during a public meeting...

Talk On The Rock

Talk on the Rock: Wrangell Police Chief on fraud and law enforcement in a small town

by Colette Czarnecki | Apr 7, 2026

Episode 90: Wrangell’s Police Chief Gene Meek chats with KSTK's news director Colette Czarnecki on all kinds of fraud, the police department's staff and the current public safety issues they're focusing on. Meek says with fraud, it's always important to take a step back and not act on impulse.

Talk on the Rock: Olivia Strano on the second annual Milk Run Music Festival

by Colette Czarnecki | Mar 31, 2026

Episode 89: With a month left until the second annual Milk Run Music Festival, founder Olivia Strano chatted with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki on what event goers are to expect. Strano said the festival has grown over the year, with more bands, equipment and workshops.

Community

Bouncing Back with Yazmin Adams

Aug 22, 2025

Join Yazmin Adams and Cindy Sweat in conversations about mental health with some great music mixed in the conversation. Find all of the episodes here.