Grand jury indicts truck driver in Tracy Morgan crash

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey grand jury on Wednesday indicted the truck driver who crashed into a limo van carrying Tracy Morgan, killing… Continue reading

U.S. service members pay their respects during a memorial ceremony for six Airmen killed in a suicide attack, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. The deadliest attack in Afghanistan since 2013 killed six U.S. troops on Monday, including a family man from Long Island, New York; a South Texan; a New York City police detective; a Georgia high school and college athlete; an expectant father from Philadelphia; and a major from suburban Minneapolis with ties to the military's LGBT community. They were killed when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber on a motorcycle near Bagram Air Base, the Defense Department said. (Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Afghan troops rushed to area under attack

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan military has rushed reinforcements to a southern district threatened for days with takeover by the Taliban, the country’s defense minister… Continue reading

U.S. service members pay their respects during a memorial ceremony for six Airmen killed in a suicide attack, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. The deadliest attack in Afghanistan since 2013 killed six U.S. troops on Monday, including a family man from Long Island, New York; a South Texan; a New York City police detective; a Georgia high school and college athlete; an expectant father from Philadelphia; and a major from suburban Minneapolis with ties to the military's LGBT community. They were killed when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber on a motorcycle near Bagram Air Base, the Defense Department said. (Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/U.S. Air Force via AP)

NBA stars support campaign to end gun violence in new spot

NEW YORK — Stephen Curry heard about a shooting involving a 3-year-old girl over the summer.“My daughter Riley is that age,” he said.That begins a… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

Brees day-to-day with foot injury

METAIRIE, La. — Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that it remains unclear whether quarterback Drew Brees will play in Sunday’s home finale against the… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By BRETT MARTEL

Russian sports minister denies gov’t cover-ups

MOSCOW — Russia’s sports minister says accusations that the government is covering up doping of athletes are unfounded.Russia’s track and field federation was suspended in… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015

Mich. schools try out new testing

BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. — Details of the block that knocked Ian Rice to the turf are fuzzy for him now. He remembers falling over. He… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By ROGER SCHNEIDER

Ski federation bans drones after camera nearly hits racer

VIENNA — The international ski federation is banning camera drones from its World Cup races after one of the flying objects crashed and nearly hit… Continue reading

  • Dec 24, 2015
  • By ERIC WILLEMSEN

Anchorage treasurer notes issue with drop in traffic tickets

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage’s treasurer has expressed concern over the drop in the number of traffic tickets handed out by city police officers from this year… Continue reading

Alaska Court System closed on Christmas Eve

The Alaska Court System will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 to normal business. Only in-custody arraignments and emergency proceedings will be conducted.For purposes of… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 23

Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 9:30 a.m., Mount Roberts Trail. No dogs or firearms. Details: 586-0428.Day of quilting, sewing and good fellowship, 10 a.m., Resurrection… Continue reading

JPD emphasizes responsible driving this holiday season

In a statement, the Juneau Police Department encourages the city of Juneau to have safe holiday season by not drinking and driving, ensuring all vehicular… Continue reading

Back to the polls

It’s estimated to cost the City and Borough of Juneau $35,000 to elect a new mayor, but it’s a price a majority of Juneau’s Assembly… Continue reading

State focuses on business retention

In the face of impending fiscal disaster, the state of Alaska is partnering with regional economic development organizations and chambers of commerce to research the… Continue reading

Kara Nelson, an addict in long-term recovery, recovery coach and director of Juneau's Haven House, is one of the movers and shakers striving to strengthen Juneau's recovery community.

Lives worth saving

Christina Love needed to come home.She had just learned that the woman who took her in and raised her for 18 years — a waitress… Continue reading

Kara Nelson, an addict in long-term recovery, recovery coach and director of Juneau's Haven House, is one of the movers and shakers striving to strengthen Juneau's recovery community.

US expands sanctions over Russia’s activity in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Tuesday imposed financial restrictions on 34 additional people and entities for helping Russian and Ukrainian companies evade U.S. penalties… Continue reading

Over 1M refugees enter Europe in 2015

GENEVA — More than 1 million people driven out of their countries by war, poverty and persecution entered Europe in this record-breaking year, migration experts… Continue reading

Native art sent to Ketchikan museum

KETCHIKAN — Six pieces of Alaska Native art that belonged to the former curator of the Alaska State Museum and the Sheldon Jackson Museum in… Continue reading

Police say drug deal preceded Anchorage shooting deaths

ANCHORAGE — An early morning drug deal preceded a shooting that killed two men in west Anchorage and led to the arrest of one man’s… Continue reading

Columbia U: Massive landslide found in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Scientists say they’ve discovered a massive landslide in an uninhabited area of eastern Alaska that’s the largest detected in North America since the… Continue reading

Weird pattern turns weather upside-down across nation

SEATTLE — A weather pattern partly linked with El Nino has turned winter upside-down across the U.S. during a week of heavy holiday travel, bringing… Continue reading