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Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man pleads not guilty in case of threatening teens

The man arrested for making threats toward a group of teenagers pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Jamie Lee Chris Schammel, 32, was arrested Sept. 25 and ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:48 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Christmas decoration stolen from lawn

An old-fashioned Santa Claus decoration is missing after a theft Wednesday. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Sixth Avenue Northeast to a report of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:47 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Weekend filled with music, teddy bears

Get out this weekend and enjoy some art, music and hockey with friends and family. With tons of fun at the ArtWorks center, some great ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Items stolen from unlocked vehicle

A Samsung Galaxy S4 phone and several CD’s are missing after being taken from a vehicle Wednesday. Officers responded to the 200 block of West ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Thieves steal six road signs

Six signs are missing on a county road after they were recently replaced with high reflectors. Six chevron signs — signs that indicate a large ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:34 am

Business

Healthy staff; Wellness workshop finishes series

Austin Public Schools staff has focused on wellbeing since the back-to-school kickoff in September, and Tuesday night they finished with a workshop all about the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10:21 am

Business

Silver Bells Red Kettles; Longtime Salvation Army volunteer sings in the ringing season

For more than 10 years, ringing bells and singing carols for the Salvation Army each holiday season has been a staple for Debra Lambertson. For ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:50 am

Education

School board OKs 1.6 pct levy decrease

The Austin Public Schools Board approved its 2016 levy at about 1.6 percent lower than 2015’s. The school board voted unanimously to finalize the 2016 ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:44 am

Education

School Board OKs special ed co-op; Albert Lea could vote this month

Austin Public Schools will join with the Albert Lea School District to try to improve programming for students with more severe special needs. The Austin ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:41 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Burglary leaves electronics missing

A burglar took about $200 worth from a home Monday. Officers responded to the 700 block of Eighth Ave. Southeast at about 9:40 p.m. Monday ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 10:17 am

Business

A handmade holiday; Christmas market returns for 3rd year

Heather Meyer, owner of Muddy Paw Ceramics, handles a mug during the Indie Craft Market, A Handmade Christmas, Friday evening Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 14, 2015 10:40 am

Business

Room to move: Yoga Studio of Austin renovates studio

The Yoga Studio of Austin recently reached its fullest potential in its current location with a new expansion, giving it more availability to offer the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 14, 2015 6:01 am

Christmas tree

Photos: Keeping hands warm

A miniature Christmas tree has been showing up at several bus stops around town. The tree is filled with mittens in various sizes from children ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:58 pm

Education

Sounds of the Season; AHS student holiday concert to fill Knowlton Monday

Music will fill the halls and auditorium at Austin High School Monday as band, choir and orchestra students come together for one giant Christmas concert. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 11, 2015 11:03 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

2 Apollo robbers plead not guilty

Two men charged with robbing Apollo Liquor the day before Thanksgiving pleaded not guilty Thursday to robbery charges. David Ansell Dorenzo, 21, and Leonard Lamar ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 11, 2015 10:51 am

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