The state expects to call scores of witnesses, such as firefighters, homeowners, state troopers and fire investigators.
Crime & Courts
Suspicious Soldotna deaths under investigation
Troopers found two burned bodies in a Ford Bronco off a trail near a Soldotna residence.
Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Will Represent Himself In Death Penalty Trial
The judge in the federal trial of Dylann Roof, who is accused of murdering nine people in the basement of a historically black church, has ruled that the defendant may represent himself in court.
Federal Judge Blocks Obama Administration’s Overtime Pay Rule
About 4 million workers would have become eligible to earn overtime under the new rule set to go into effect Dec. 1. Business groups and 21 states sued. A Texas judge has now put the rule on hold.
Thief drives off dragging Super Bear employee
An 18-year-old robbery suspect was arrested after using his car to drag a Super Bear employee who tried to stop him.
Juneau turkey thief rips off 85-year-old man
The downtown theft was reported before noon on Wednesday. The victim is identified as an 85-year-old man.