Jenae Peterson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 10 of 62

Business

Austin Police Department swears in new officers

The Austin Police Department welcomed its two newest police officers Monday morning. Nathan Hoefs, 24, and Nathan Curtiss, 29, raised their right hands and repeated ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 burglaries greet the new year

Two potential burglaries over the holiday weekend welcomed in 2016. In the first incident, a pit bull stopped an intruder on Friday. Officers responded to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, January 4, 2016 10:26 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Ankeny’s robbery suspect identified

Report: Money used to buy drugs Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, January 2, 2016 1:03 pm

Best Bets

Best Bets: Austin to ring in ’16 with hockey, music

Get ready to celebrate the new year with tons of fun this Thursday. With hockey, skating, dinner, a concert, and games and fellowship, there is ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 30, 2015 10:05 am

Business

Red kettles top goal; Drive hits $88K as SA still reaches for overall campaign target

The Austin Salvation Army took down the red kettles Dec. 24 before counting up a Christmas present above and beyond its kettle goal. Lt. David ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 10:10 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

LeRoy man convicted of criminal sexual conduct

A 54-year-old LeRoy Township man accused of paying a 13-year-old who worked for him to have sex over a two-month period was convicted Monday. Richard ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 29, 2015 10:08 am

gcs

Snow hits; Sheriff, NWS warn against travel tonight

Smart Transit closing Austin, AL routes Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 28, 2015 1:53 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

53-year-old ID’d as fire victim; Fatality is 2nd this year in Austin

An Austin woman has been identified as the victim who died in a fire on Christmas Day. Sherry Jo Fisher, 53, died Dec. 25 at ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 28, 2015 10:57 am

Courts and Crime

Sword wielder arrested for second assault charge

A man previously charged with assaulting several people with a wooden samurai sword was arrested again on Dec. 16 for allegedly smashing a vehicle window, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, December 27, 2015 11:03 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Devoting time for family; Daily calendar creator hopes to bring people together

Holidays are about bringing family closer together, and one local man hopes to do just that through a daily devotional calendar. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 25, 2015 8:24 am

FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS

Christmas dinner could host more people

The 18th annual free Christmas dinner will take place in the Fellowship Hall at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 301 First St. NW, on Christmas Day. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 24, 2015 10:55 am

Education

APS spent $60 to $70M during 2014-15 year

Austin Public Schools spent about $60 to $70 million during the 2014-15 school year, which district officials described as fairly normal. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 24, 2015 8:49 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Leeper pleads not guilty to robbery charges

The man arrested in a McDonald’s line on suspicion of committing two armed robberies, shoplifting from Walmart and assaulting a gas station worker the same ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 24, 2015 8:48 am

Business

Shriners raise $14,480 for SA’s red kettles

An annual tradition for members of the Austin Area Shrine Club & Oriental Band raised $14,480 for the Salvation Army and helped bring the yearly ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:24 am

Business

Feed A Family hands out $40K worth of food for families

Families in need got a helping hand Monday through the annual Feed A Family program, which sought to bring Christmas dinner to the table. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:16 am

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus

  • Construction Updates

  • Southern Minnesota News Collection