KIMO - News http://www.youralaskalink.com/news RSS Feed for KIMO - News en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 21:34:10 GMT UAF Nearing Partnership for Veterinary Program http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/UAF-Nearing-Partnership-for-Veterinary-Program-208684171.html The University of Alaska Fairbanks is nearing agreement on a partnership that would establish a new veterinary medicine program. Ohio Kidnap Case Hero Gets Burgers for Life http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Ohio-Kidnap-Case-Hero-Gets-Burgers-for-Life-208687781.html The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown. 2 Brown Bears Rescued from Captivity in Kosovo http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/2-Brown-Bears-Rescued-from-Captivity-in-Kosovo-208683821.html Two brown bears have been released into a special sanctuary after being held in a 20-square-meter cage almost their entire lives to amuse visitors at a Kosovo restaurant. Farm Bill: Senate Rejects GMO Labeling Amendment http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Farm-Bill-Senate-Rejects-GMO-Labeling-Amendment-208683111.html The Senate has overwhelmingly rejected an amendment allowing states to require labeling of genetically modified foods. Tow Vessel Fuel Problems Preceded Shell Grounding http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Tow-Vessel-Fuel-Problems-Preceded-Shell-Grounding-208713291.html The chief engineer for the ship that attempted to tow a Royal Dutch Shell PLC drilling barge across the Gulf of Alaska in December says he doesn't know why all four of his vessel's main engines failed but that a fuel additive is the chief suspect. Nation's Kids Need to Get More Physical http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Nations-Kids-Need-to-Get-More-Physical-208681891.html Reading, writing, 'rithmetic -- and phys ed? Fort Yukon Flooding Danger Mostly Over http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Fort-Yukon-Flooding-FDanger-mostly-over-208698941.html The community of Fort Yukon is able to relax after days of worry because it appears the danger from flooding is mostly over. New Limits Set for Razor Clam Harvesting http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/New-Limits-Set-for-Razor-Clam-Harvesting-208693951.html The bag and possession limit for razor clams on beaches between Kenai and Homer has been drastically reduced. Congress Decides on Base Closings http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Congress-Dercides-on-Base-Closings-208680381.html Another round of military base closings is going nowhere in Congress. Law Enforcement Council Revokes Licenses http://www.youralaskalink.com/news/Law-Enforcement-Council-Revokes-licenses-208686921.html An Alaska law enforcement panel has voted to revoke the licenses of former police officers, state troopers and state Department of Corrections workers.