Sports on TV for Monday, Jan. 9

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., ESPN — Kentucky at Vanderbilt3 p.m., ESPN2 — Baylor at West Virginia3 p.m., ESPNU — Syracuse at Virginia Tech3 p.m., FS1 —… Continue reading

Around Town for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

A heavy police presence was at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after it re-opened Saturday. Investigators continued their work downstairs in the baggage area of terminal 2 the day after a shooting.

Alleged airport gunman charged, US seeks death penalty

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Iraq war veteran accused of killing five travelers and wounding six others at a busy international airport in Florida was… Continue reading

A heavy police presence was at the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after it re-opened Saturday. Investigators continued their work downstairs in the baggage area of terminal 2 the day after a shooting.
People stand on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a shooter opened fire inside a terminal of the airport, killing several people and wounding others before being taken into custody, Friday.

US veteran arrested in airport shooting; 5 dead, 8 wounded

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Army veteran who landed at the Fort Lauderdale airport with a gun in his checked luggage opened fire in the… Continue reading

People stand on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a shooter opened fire inside a terminal of the airport, killing several people and wounding others before being taken into custody, Friday.

Kenai Wildlife Refuge to track solar energy output

KENAI — The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge can finally determine how much power is generating from a pair of solar panels installed for the opening… Continue reading

Fairbanks teen helps stuck drivers through Facebook

FAIRBANKS — A Facebook page started by a teenage girl in Fairbanks is connecting stranded drivers to a group of volunteers who will help pull… Continue reading

Crash of trucks on Palmer-Wasilla Highway injures driver

WASILLA — Alaska State Troopers have released details of a traffic crash on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway that critically injured a woman.Troopers said 27-year-old Virgil Rodgers… Continue reading

Residents warned after 2 home invasions in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Alaska State Troopers are warning Fairbanks residents to lock their doors after two home invasions west of the city.Troopers shortly before 5 a.m.… Continue reading

US rig count up 7 this week to 665; New Mexico adds 3

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by seven this week to 665.A year ago, 664… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Alleged airport gunman had several run-ins with Anchorage police

The alleged Florida airport gunman had several run-ins with law enforcement over the last year. Police Chief Chris Tolley in Anchorage detailed the encounters with… Continue reading

A crowd gathers around the baggage carousel in terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.

Brother of airport shooting suspect says US gov’t failed him

PENUELAS, Puerto Rico — The brother of a man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport questioned Saturday why his brother was allowed… Continue reading

A crowd gathers around the baggage carousel in terminal 2 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
This undated photo shows yellow-cedar trees growing along Sheep Lake east of the Cascade crest in Washington State.

Study documents yellow cedar decline

ANCHORAGE — A type of tree that thrives in soggy soil from Alaska to Northern California and is valued for its commercial and cultural uses… Continue reading

This undated photo shows yellow-cedar trees growing along Sheep Lake east of the Cascade crest in Washington State.

Coast Guard rescues 4 from fishing boat in rough seas

JUNEAU — The Coast Guard says four people have been safely airlifted from a disabled fishing vessel in heavy seas Friday.Petty Officer 1st Class Bill… Continue reading

Juneau Chief of Police Bryce Johnson describes during a press conference at the Juneau police station on Friday how Jeremie Shaun Tinney pointed a rifle-bored axle at Juneau police officers and a paramedic in early December that prompted Sgt. Chris Gifford to fire one shot at Tinney in self-defense. Sgt. Gifford was cleared of any wrongdoing.

JPD officer cleared in December shooting

State investigators have cleared Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford of any wrongdoing in the shooting of a 38-year-old Juneau resident last month.According to a… Continue reading

Juneau Chief of Police Bryce Johnson describes during a press conference at the Juneau police station on Friday how Jeremie Shaun Tinney pointed a rifle-bored axle at Juneau police officers and a paramedic in early December that prompted Sgt. Chris Gifford to fire one shot at Tinney in self-defense. Sgt. Gifford was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Gov. Walker plans to freeze nonunion state employees’ pay for two years

Gov. Bill Walker is preparing to propose a bill that would freeze the pay of nonunion employees at the University of Alaska, Alaska Court System,… Continue reading

A shooting victim is taken into Broward Health Trauma Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday. Authorities said multiple people have died after a lone suspect opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, international airport.

US veteran arrested in airport shooting; 5 dead, 8 wounded

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An Army veteran who complained that the government was controlling his mind drew a gun from his checked luggage on arrival… Continue reading

A shooting victim is taken into Broward Health Trauma Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday. Authorities said multiple people have died after a lone suspect opened fire at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, international airport.
In this March 7, 2011 photo orca whale Tilikum, right, watches as SeaWorld Orlando trainers take a break during a training session at the theme park's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010, has died. According to SeaWorld, the whale died Friday, Dec. 30. 2016.

SeaWorld: Tilikum, orca that killed trainer, has died

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010 and was profiled in a documentary that helped sway popular… Continue reading

In this March 7, 2011 photo orca whale Tilikum, right, watches as SeaWorld Orlando trainers take a break during a training session at the theme park's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Tilikum, an orca that killed a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando in 2010, has died. According to SeaWorld, the whale died Friday, Dec. 30. 2016.

Around Town for Friday, Jan. 6

World’s Largest Lesson, 9 a.m., Eaglecrest Ski Area. First-time skier or snowboarders may register at the Eaglecrest Ticket Window or by calling 790-2000 x211. The… Continue reading

‘Max’ and ‘Abby’ are most common Juneau dogs

You probably know Max and Abby. If statistics are any guide, you probably know quite a few of them.According to newly released statistics kept by… Continue reading