After a fire and explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, that killed as many as 15 people and injured more than 160 others, rescue workers on Thursday are still sifting through the smoldering rubble hoping to find survivors.
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‘Like A Nuclear Bomb:’ Texas Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens
As the day dawned, officials said an estimated 5 to 15 people were killed and more than 160 were wounded. It was feared those numbers might go higher. The cause of the fire that led to explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco is under investigation.
Kerttula looks back on legislative session
Alaska’s House Minority Leader calls the just completed legislative session the worst ever.
West Juneau condemned house clean-up underway
Owner’s latest attorney asks to withdraw from the case
Convicted Adair-Kennedy vandal’s attorney objecting to ‘shock incarceration’
Ashley Rae Johnston, 19, sentenced to spend three months in jail
Few benchmarks for judging oil tax changes
Oil companies operating in Alaska will enjoy lower state taxes on their production beginning next year, but what will the state get in exchange? That’s the question many are asking now that the Legislature has reworked the tax regime at the request of Gov. Sean Parnell, who believes it will spur the companies to boost…
Outside city manager evaluation could cost up to $20,000
An independent, third party evaluation of City Manager Kim Kiefer’s performance could cost the City and Borough of Juneau up to $20,000 dollars, according to a consultant who made a pitch to members of the CBJ Assembly on Tuesday.
Rep. Munoz reflects on 2013 legislative session
Munoz explains her initial vote against Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation, and says serving on the House Finance Committee was necessary to protect Southeast Alaska’s interests.
Delayed sentencing for driver from fatal accident
Another status hearing is planned for Friday in the case of Ryan West
Kensington leads Coeur to increased gold production
Higher production at Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau and a Nevada mine led Coeur d’Alene Mines to a 30 percent increase over the year in gold production. The company says it produced 56,913 ounces of gold during the first quarter of 2013, compared to 43,901 in the first quarter of 2012. A company news release…