Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Texting 911 now offered in Wrangell, Petersburg area

Petersburg police are now able to receive text messages to 911 from some people with cell phones.

Petersburg welcomes first cruise ship since 2019

After more than a year without cruise ship dockings, Petersburg on Wednesday morning saw its first visit from one of the ships scheduled to stop here in 2021.

Luhr takes state titles in two track events

Petersburg High School’s Aiden Luhr fulfilled his goal last weekend with state titles in two events and nearly a third at the division two track and field championships at Dimond High School in Anchorage.

Petersburg assembly repeals mask mandate, votes to end emergency

Petersburg’s borough assembly Tuesday voted to repeal a local face covering mandate. That takes effect immediately. The assembly also unanimously voted to end the local COVID-19 emergency declaration at the end of June.