Airlines prep for holiday crush: More flights, bigger planes

DALLAS — Airlines are shifting the timing of thousands of flights, even adding dozens of redeyes, as they try to avoid delays while hauling millions… Continue reading

Girl calls 911 after touching Elf on the Shelf

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — A New Jersey girl called 911 after she touched her Elf on the Shelf.Police say 7-year-old Isabelle LaPeruta of Old Bridge… Continue reading

Arrests made as protest blocks Minn. airport

MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters blocked access to a terminal and caused significant holiday traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday after staging a Black… Continue reading

2 Palestinian attackers killed, 2 Israelis die in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Two Palestinian assailants were shot and killed on Wednesday after stabbing Jewish pedestrians outside Jerusalem’s Old City, Israeli police said, the latest… Continue reading

Wave of attacks kills at least 15 civilians across Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — A wave of attacks across Iraq killed at least 15 civilians on Wednesday as government forces pressed on with their offensive to… Continue reading

Chipotle tweaks cooking after E. coli outbreak

NEW YORK — After an E. coli outbreak that sickened more than 50 people, Chipotle is tweaking its cooking methods.Onions will be dipped in boiling… Continue reading

Lakeisha Nicole Holloway enters district court with one of her public defenders, Scott Coffee, for her arraignment Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. Holloway, who crashed her car into pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, Dec. 20, has been charged with murder, child abuse and hit-and-run. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

Suspect in Vegas crash distraught, attorney says

LAS VEGAS — A woman accused of intentionally plowing a car carrying her child through crowds of pedestrians on a Las Vegas Strip sidewalk is… Continue reading

Lakeisha Nicole Holloway enters district court with one of her public defenders, Scott Coffee, for her arraignment Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in Las Vegas. Holloway, who crashed her car into pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, Dec. 20, has been charged with murder, child abuse and hit-and-run. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

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