Political Turmoi; Trump Rally Attack & Juneau Cruise Ship Controversy
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In today's episode, we cover breaking news on former President Donald Trump, who is reportedly "fine" after an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. We'll provide details on the incident, the investigation into the assailant, and the swift actions of law enforcement.
Next, we discuss a new poll on KINY's website regarding the "ship-free Saturdays" initiative in Juneau, which aims to ban cruise ships from docking on Saturdays. We'll explore the debate around the measure and its potential impact on local businesses.
We also cover national and Alaskan political leaders' responses to the assassination attempt on Trump, including President Biden's call for unity and an independent security review. Alaskan politicians have expressed their shock and offered condolences.
Additionally, we'll update you on a landslide in Juneau that forced the evacuation of residents from the Strasbaugh Apartments. The heavy rainfall continues to pose a flood risk in the area.
Finally, we report on the sentencing of Brian Steven Smith, who received 226 years in prison for the murders of two Alaska Native women. We'll share details of the case and the judge's remarks on the crimes.
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