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cops

Passerby who threatened wedding guests charged with felonies

An Austin man accused of threatening to shoot at wedding guests at the Hormel Historic Home Saturday night was charged with two felonies Tuesday. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 11:07 am

Austin Fire Dept.

Police wake man who slept through fire

An Austin man woke up around 12:30 a.m. to the police alerting him his garage was on fire. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Wednesday, October 5, 2011 10:15 am

Courts and Crime

Man accused in stabbing takes plea deal over trial

The day his jury trial was scheduled to begin, an Austin man charged with attempted first-degree murder entered into a plea agreement in Mower County ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1:16 pm

Austin City Council

Bark for their bite: Dog park site gets OK

There’s no playing dead anymore for local dog park enthusiasts. Austin City Council members approved the proposed dog park location Monday night on a vote ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 12:58 pm

Car accident

Allegedly hysterical teen arrested after darting in traffic

Police arrested a 19-year-old Austin woman Monday after she was reportedly darting in and out of traffic hysterically. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 12:54 pm

car fire

Fire destroys LeRoy combine

A LeRoy man’s combine has been claimed a total loss after a fire destroyed it Monday evening. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 12:15 pm

armed robbery

Armed trio walks into house, demands money

Austin police are searching for suspects after three men allegedly walked into an Austin residence with a gun demanding money. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 11:08 am

child abuse

Ex-teacher sentenced to jail time for molestation

Former Stewartville teacher Francis Skinness, an Austin resident, was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail and seven years probation for sexually abusing a third-grader ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:08 am

child abuse

District officials teach ways to prevent inappropriate contact

Mary Burroughs, director of human resources for Austin Public Schools, said the district trains teachers about the dangers of physical contact with students, regardless of ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 10:06 am

Austin City Council

Council trims budget

Austin City Council members are scraping the barrel for money-saving ideas. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 9:38 am

alternative energy

12-turbine wind farm coming summer 2011

Construction will likely begin next summer for 12 wind turbines north of Austin. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 9:22 am

Austin City Council

Fire department adds commanders

Austin Fire Chief Mickey Healey now has the command structure he’s wanted for more than a year. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 9:21 am

Community

Waiting for closure

When former Stewartville teacher Francis Skinness is sentenced Monday for second-degree sexual conduct, two former Austin residents will heave a sigh of relief. Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Tuesday, October 4, 2011 8:00 am

Courts and Crime

Austin man arrested for alleged shooting threat at wedding

An Austin man was arrested Saturday night for allegedly threatening to shoot at wedding guests at the Hormel Historic Home, according to Police Chief Brian ... Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, October 3, 2011 11:41 am

child abuse

Lessons learned from molestation cases

Good touch or bad touch? Read more

by Amanda Lillie, Monday, October 3, 2011 11:40 am

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