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Local Government

Incentive to build; City, county, school district launch Austin Housing Initiative

Residents and developers building homes or apartments in Austin and much of Mower County can now apply for a five-year break from city, county and ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:50 am

Local Government

County points ahead with recycling; Update is latest in year of changes to program

The county board thinks it’s right on point with its continued upgrades and improvements to its recycling program. In the latest step of an ongoing ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 plead not guilty to heroin charges

Two of three people charged after a July 21 heroin arrest pleaded not guilty in Mower County District Court Monday. Tyrone Alexander Bennett, 37, pleaded ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:31 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Council recognizes sergeant for consistent DWI numbers

While Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger estimated Sgt. Jeff McCormack has made more than 1,000 DWI arrests in his career, he can’t quantify those numbers ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:26 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Library hotspot reported stolen

A 19-year-old reported an Austin Public Library T-Mobile hotspot he’d checked out was stolen from the Austin Skate Park on July 18. However, the teen ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Woman reports dog stolen

A woman reported her 5-year-old miniature-pincher/cocker spaniel emotional support dog was stolen when put outside Monday night. The woman told Austin police she put the ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:24 am

Local Government

City close to accepting bid to replace aging bridge

A deficient bridge built in 1932 is ticking toward a fall replacement project. The Austin City Council is set to select a bid for replacement ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, July 31, 2016 5:01 pm

Blogs

Listen In: Go ahead, let your weird side out

A few months ago, I found myself in an interview biting the sides of my tongue to suppress laughter. In my defense, this moment came ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Sunday, July 31, 2016 8:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

$5K in construction equipment reported stolen

More than $5,000 worth of construction equipment was reported stolen Thursday from a site in rural Dexter. CR Holland Crane Service of Forest City, Iowa, ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, July 29, 2016 9:35 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

1 taken to hospital after 2-car crash on 12st St. SW

One person was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin Thursday after a two-vehicle collision on 12th Street Southwest. A 2011 Chevy Traverse and ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Friday, July 29, 2016 9:34 am

Local Government

County OKs new housing abatement; Commissioners want work on blighted properties too

The Mower County board is behind a city of Austin plan aimed at boosting residential construction, but some county commissioners think plans should also address ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:06 am

Local Government

County OKs its portion of the $1.7M Fourth Drive SW project

The Mower County portion of the Fourth Drive Southwest is moving ahead. On Tuesday, the county board joined the Austin City Council, which voted last ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Flugum pleads not guilty to theft, fraud

A 20-year-old Austin man charged with third-degree murder pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing more than $13,700 from a relative in a separate case. Jordan ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 10:25 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

McCullough pleads not guilty to drug charges

The man convicted in a large-scale fight at Austin High School last September has pleaded not guilty to selling drugs in a separate case. Odell ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 10:23 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

31-year-old arrested with $500 of heroin

A 31-year-old Austin man was arrested outside Twin Towers Monday with about $500 worth of heroin. According to Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger, an officer ... Read more

by Jason Schoonover, Tuesday, July 26, 2016 10:11 am

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