🌱 Man Shot Twice While Driving + BroadwayWorld Winners Announced

Morning, people of Anchorage! Dominique-Noelle Rafael here with today's issue of the Anchorage Daily.

First, today's weather:

Very cold with periods of sun. High: 0 Low: -5.

Here are the top 3 stories in Anchorage today:

1. A man was shot twice while driving a car with his three-year-old daughter in the back seat. Kraig Pierce's wife handed her gun to 22-year-old Joshua M. Perkins to show him. To both Pierce's and his wife's shock, Perkins shot at him. (Anchorage Daily News)
2. The winners have finally been announced for the BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards. Over 100 cities worldwide participate every year. Make sure to go check out the winners for this year! (Broadway World)
3. The Anchorage School District has announced that schools could temporarily close due to the lack of staffing because of COVID and other problems. Along with the issue of COVID, schools have been understaffed due to the recent inclement weather that is causing travel delays. Superintendent Deena Bishop wants everyone to be prepared for these absences. (Alaska Public Media News)

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Today in Anchorage:

• Military Committee Meeting at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM)
• Art Links presented by Alzheimer's Resource of Alaska at Online Location (1:00 PM)
• Membership Development Committee at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce (3:30 PM)
• Tiny Beautiful Things at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alaska State Troopers want to share this picture taken by DPS Deputy Commissioner Morgan. Morgan captured a beautiful photo of a Trooper patrol vehicle at the Eagle River fireworks display this past Friday evening. That Friday, he spoke about the exciting career one could have as an Alaska State Trooper or Court Services Officer. They are currently hiring for their Fall academy! (Facebook)
• The Anchorage Police Department congratulates Officer Semeniuk on her well-deserved retirement! Semeniuk dedicated over 25 years of service to APD and the Anchorage community. She will be missed greatly. (Facebook)
• The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts encourages everyone to come see the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra. They are performing 'Silent Film: The Mark of Zorro' this Saturday. Get your tickets now! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!