Lexi Yelverton

Video Editor/Photojournalist

Anchorage, Alaska

Lex is a graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Digital Film and TV Production. She recently moved from Florida to Alaska and is ecstatic to be here. She has a dog named blue and loves art, film making, and traveling.

Education

University of Florida, Digital Film and TV Production, Class of 2021

Florida State College of Jacksonville, AA degree, class of 2018

Alaska Business Hall of Fame Induction

Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 10:34 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

The Alaska Business Hall of Fame welcomed five new inductees on Thursday.

Community

In honor of Betty White’s death just before what would have been her 100th birthday, animal...

The Mat-Su Animal Shelter takes part in the Betty White Challenge

Updated: Jan. 15, 2022 at 3:57 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

In honor of Betty White’s death just before what would have been her 100th birthday, animal shelters are coming together to participate in the Betty White Challenge.

Telling Alaska's Story

Two Alaska artists pose with the designs of their fashion collaboration that is now being...

Telling Alaska’s Story: Alaskan artists’ collaboration featured at The North Face

Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 8:52 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

Alaskan artists Isaiah Samson-Samaniego and Tzadi Hauck designed a series of three vests that are displayed at The North Face on 5th Avenue in Anchorage.

News

Three vest series now displayed at The North Face.

Telling Alaska's Story: Alaskan artists' collaboration being featured at The North Face in Anchorage

Updated: Jan. 3, 2022 at 7:26 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

Telling Alaska's Story: Alaskan artists' collaboration being featured at The North Face in Anchorage

Merry Masher Winter Bike Race raises money for new trails

Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 10:58 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

Winter race to raise money for a nonprofit that builds trails for all to enjoy.

News

Santa delivers Tommy Moose stuffed animals to children at Alaska Native Medical Center

Updated: Dec. 23, 2021 at 9:00 AM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

Santa surprised kids at the Alaska Native Medical Center today.

Community

A group of santas and some reindeer take a photo in celebration of Santas ski free day at...

About 800 Santas hit the slopes of Alyeska

Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 5:07 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

On Santa Skis Free day, any people who are dressed in a Santa-themed outfit and that are in the Christmas spirit get rewarded with a free ticket at Alyeska Resort.

News

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson lit up its annual holiday tree on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

JBER kicks off annual lighting of holiday tree

Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 10:36 PM AKST

By Lexi Yelverton

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson got in the Christmas spirit Thursday by lighting up its annual holiday tree.

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Staffing issues due to omicron variant add to woes for most hospitals around Alaska

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Dave Leval

As the highly transmissible omicron variant continues to spread through Alaska, COVID-19 hospitalizations are climbing at the same time that scores of health care workers are calling out due to being sick or exposed.

News

Anchorage’s Polynesian-American community pleading for donations for Tonga

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Makayla Clark

Alaska’s Polynesian-American community is starting to hear from loved ones in Tonga more than a week after mother nature left a disastrous mark on the island, and locals with ties to the area are pleading for help.

News

WATCH: Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers State of the State address

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Sean Maguire and Megan Pacer

Gov. Mike Dunleavy will deliver his fourth State of the State address on Tuesday.

News

Big weather swings keep snowplows busy in Southcentral Alaska

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Patrick Enslow

Big swings in the weather and Tuesday's snow have made for poor driving conditions throughout Southcentral Alaska.

News

Large construction site is Solid Waste Services’ new transfer station

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Lauren Maxwell

Anchorage's Solid Waste Services' new transfer station is coming right along, with the goal of more space and better access for the public.

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Avalanche center cancels fundraising event

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Carly Schreck

This is the second year in a row the nonprofit has canceled "Cabin Fever Reliever," an event that hosts music, food, drinks, and a silent auction to raise money for operational expenses.

News

Parents of Alaskan Olympians watch from afar

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Patrick Enslow

Family of Alaskan Olympians are making viewing party plans stateside since Beijing is only allowing limited spectators for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Morning Edition

Supply chain problems affecting Anchorage restaurant menus

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Georgina Fernandez

Anchorage restaurants are feeling the effects of supply chain issues and delays, to the point that it's taking a toll on their menus.

News

Most Mat-Su schools closed Tuesday

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Joey Klecka

Glacier View School remains the lone building open Tuesday. All other schools will close for the day and resort to remote learning online.

Environment

UAF scientists seek to further improve sea ice forecasts

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 8:45 PM AKST

By Joe Bartosik

A project forecasting sea ice in the Arctic moves into a new phase, and early results show continued success and skill by researchers.

Telling Alaska's Story

Telling Alaska’s Story: Meet Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 7:55 PM AKST

By Lauren Maxwell

Kristie Lent will be Alaska's first ever contestant in the Ms. Wheelchair USA national competition.