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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man enters not guilty pleas in murder case

Taylor is facing 3 felony counts in relation to case A second individual arrested in connection with the death of a 75-year-old man in October ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:20 pm

News

McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 ‘violent insurrection’

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 5:18 pm

Mower County

Pay It Forward announces 2022 project, biggest in its nine years

Pay It Forward has announced its recipient family for this year. The annual remodel will benefit the family of Chol Opiew, who was murdered while ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, February 7, 2022 7:15 pm

Mower County

Photos: APDT holds annual winter show

The Austin Packer Dance Team held its annual Winter Dance Show, with two performances Saturday. The team will be chasing another trip to state when ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, February 7, 2022 3:26 pm

Mower County

Planning for the worst

In the wake of the Richfield shooting this week, local law enforcement and schools reflect on emergency plans   Questions remain following this week’s shooting ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, February 4, 2022 6:59 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man sentenced to over 13 years for criminal sexual conduct with an underage girl

A man convicted on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, received over 13 years in prison Friday in Mower county District Court. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, February 4, 2022 6:48 pm

Mower County

Our House requesting valentines for their residents

Our House Senior Living in Austin is once again asking the public to help make Valentine’s Day special for the residents of its three facilities. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:39 pm

Mower County

Photos: Caucus Night

Republicans and Democrats Tuesday night, along with the rest of state, held their respective caucuses and kicking off the election cycle. Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, February 2, 2022 8:18 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Prison time for man charged with assault

An Austin man was sentenced to prison on a pair of felony counts in Mower County District Court Wednesday. Aubrey Lee Ushera, 46, was sentenced ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:35 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man on probation pleads guilty to distributing illicit images of child

A man already on probation for coercing a minor for sex has pleaded guilty to one of five felony counts of distributing or engaging in ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:32 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man pleads not guilty four burglary charges

A Sargeant man is facing four felony counts of burglary and theft related to a residential burglary in rural Waltham in January. Michael Dale VanBuskirk, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 4:00 pm

Mower County

Photos: The Plunge is back

Jumpers hit the waters of East Side Lake again this year for Plunging for Pink Saturday. Look to Wednesday’s Herald for how much money this ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, January 29, 2022 2:04 pm

Mower County

A night of mystery

CEO program event raising money, opening networking   A night of mystery and murder most foul await those who wish take part in the Mower ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, January 28, 2022 6:42 pm

Mower County

Mueller pushing for infrastructure funding

With three principle topics in tow, Rep. Patricia Mueller (27B-R) is walking into her second legislative session with purpose. The 2022 session gets underway Monday ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, January 28, 2022 6:25 pm

Mower County

Model shows recent surge could be close to peaking

There might be some good news on the COVID-19 front. This was the message from Mayo Clinic staff on Wednesday as they gave an update ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, January 28, 2022 5:57 pm

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