KTOO reporter Yvonne Krumrey breaks down the first few days of witness testimony.
Public Safety
Juneau officer placed on administrative leave following violent arrest
The Juneau Police Department has requested an independent investigation by an external agency to review the use of force by the officer.
Human remains found in 2004 have finally identified as missing Juneau man
Juneau police say DNA has identified human remains found in the Gastineau Channel more than 20 years ago. The State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Thursday they are the remains of Darryl Bruce Fawcett, who has been missing since 1999.
Man medevaced to Seattle after violent arrest by Juneau police officer
A video of the incident has circulated online. Police did not share the man’s current condition.
Trial of former Juneau chiropractor accused of assaulting more than a dozen women begins
Jeffrey Fultz is accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care. While the charges against Fultz have been public for years, this was the first chance to hear from his defense.
Aleutian communities on edge after massive earthquake sends waves to U.S. coasts
A tsunami advisory was lifted for the Aleutians and the Pribilof Islands Wednesday morning, after one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at about 3:25 p.m. Alaska time.