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Lions CB Terrion Arnold facing life sentence if convicted in kidnapping, robbery case

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Florida on Wednesday and was booked on multiple felony charges tied to an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery scheme that prosecutors say could carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. The 23-year-old faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery following a months-long investigation by the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office.According to investigators,

Maren Morris marks 10th anniversary of debut album ‘Hero’ with deluxe reissue

Maren Morris has released a revamped version of her premier studio album to celebrate its ten-year anniversary. The newly expanded collection is titled “HERO: A Second Wind” and honors the decade that has passed since the original record was released.The artist revealed the news on social media to mark the occasion. “HERO is officially 10!” she wrote in an Instagram post, explaining that “to celebrate, i wanted to share a few pieces from this era that never made it

blink-182 confirmed as first headliner for Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park 2027

blink-182 has been revealed as the opening headline performer for the 2027 editions of Rock am Ring and Rock im Park. Promoters broke the news on the introductory evening of the 2026 festival cycle, flashing the update across massive venue monitors amid a fireworks display directly following a set by Papa Roach. The surprise announcement also featured a social media teaser showing the band’s classic rabbit mascot waving a flag displaying the festival’s branding.This booking gives the

Katseye to embark on tour in support of new EP ‘Wild’

Katseye is gearing up for a busy stretch, announcing their headlining ‘The Wildworld Tour’ across the UK, Europe, and North America this fall.After a brief European run in September, the North American leg of the tour kicks off October 13 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with stops including Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Austin, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Los Angeles. The final date of the tour will be November 27 in Mexico City at Palacio de los Deportes.The g

Post Malone, Noah Kahan and Shaboozey on lineup for 50th Macy’s Fourth of July Celebration

Post Malone, Noah Kahan and Shaboozey will headline a star-studded lineup for the 50th edition of Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks special, NBC and Macy’s announced Wednesday. Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha and hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa are also scheduled to perform during the annual Independence Day broadcast, which coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.The two-hour event will air live July 4 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT on NBC and stream on Peacock, with a Spanish-language simulcas

Post Malone, Noah Kahan and Shaboozey on lineup for 50th Macy’s Fourth of July Celebration

Could Glenfarne claim a state tax break is 'value' it added to company for buyback?

The confidential 2025 document about the AGDC deal with Glenfarne appears to be in wide circulation, as noted in the Alaska Beacon coverage Thursday.Every member of the Legislature should be required to read this important document and understand it before casting another vote.And every member of the Legislature should be asking themselves what they didn’t know when the “Build the Line!” political propaganda campaign created the act-now-or-you-will-kill-the-gasline panic.What members of the Legi

Alaska judge hears arguments in appeal of state striking Dan J. Sullivan from U.S. Senate race

Dan Sullivan of Petersburg (left) filed to run against Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. (Campaign photo by Dan Sullivan and photo of the senator by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)An Anchorage judge heard oral arguments on Thursday in a case poised to decide whether the Alaska Division of Elections has the authority to remove a candidate with the same name as the incumbent from the race for U.S. Senate. The court is expediting the case and a decision is expected Friday. Any appeals are e

US Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians

Demonstrators chant and hold signs outside U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The court heard arguments challenging the government's termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with its plans to strip temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a move that opens them up to deportation.The 6-3 conservative court rul

Dunleavy vetoes some health and education increases approved by Alaska lawmakers

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks to reporters at a news conference in Juneau on June 19, 2026. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon)Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy canceled funding increases for a variety of state health and education programs on Wednesday, vetoing a combined $57.8 million in general-purpose money from state budget bills passed by the Legislature.Under the Alaska Constitution, the governor has the ability to eliminate or reduce individual line items from the budget. Dunleavy struck $20 mi

Glenfarne, Dunleavy secrets leave legislators flying blind

The Alaska Beacon has an important story today by reporter James Brooks about some of the secrets that Gov. Mike Dunleavy, the Alaska Gasline Development Corp. and Glenfarne have kept from legislators and the public.There is no reason why a redacted version of this document was not released to lawmakers to show the overall terms of the deal the state cut with Glenfarne.Instead, we’ve had the “Build the Line!” propaganda campaign to beat up the Legislature and attack anyone who has asked question

Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court

An election worker processes mail-in ballots for the California state primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 05, 2026, in City of Industry, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A federal judge on Thursday blocked major portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting voting by mail, finding he had exceeded his constitutional authority.The decision halts, at least until a nearly certain appeal is heard, efforts by the U.S. Po

Homer gathers July 1 to finally see justice for Duffy

Sentencing and celebration of life comes nearly seven years after Anesha “Duffy” Murnane’s murder

Homer Pet of the Week: Hunter

Hunter loves the mellow side of life, and is patiently waiting for his furever family to find him

Kachemak Bay photography exhibit set to open at Homer Public Library

Local photographer Jim Lavrakas’ exhibition will be on display until Sept. 30

Confidential document guided Alaska senators working on natural gas pipeline tax break

Members of the Senate Finance Committee convene on the first day of a special legislative session on the proposed LNG gas line project on May 27, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)Last year, a state-owned Alaska corporation transferred leadership of the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project to a private developer.Now, a newly revealed draft analysis of the agreement between the state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corp. and Glenfarne, the private developer, shows that if

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Anchor Point woman’s legacy captures community’s heart

June 27 event will celebrate Erica Walli’s life and raise funds for memorial scholarship

Winter rescue: Saving the teacher’s life — Part 3

AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Nov. 20, 1927, Ninilchik schoolteacher John Bess Howe accidentally shot herself in the abdomen while cleaning a gun. After waiting in pain for several days, she was transported to an Anchorage hospital, where she was operated on and convalesced.