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Best Bets

Best Bets: Austin setting up for laughs and song

Get ready for a celebrity to visit Austin and help out the Austin Police Department at the same time this weekend. With the Austin Police ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 15, 2015 10:34 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Learning the ways of the law; APD’s first citizens academy in 18 years going well

As a group of citizens stood by and watched, Lt. Matt Holton and his K-9 partner, Sonic, demonstrated how they search for drugs in a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:28 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Crews respond to Dexter grain dryer fire; police say no one was injured

Emergency crews responded to a grain dryer fire Wednesday morning in Dexter. Deputies responded to a report of a dryer fire at about 6:20 a.m. ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:22 am

FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES

A kidney for a cousin; Local man gets a second chance at life

Jay Wangen didn’t ask his cousin to give him her kidney, but through her gift he will get a second chance. Wangen has faced several ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 10:57 am

Business

Singing for scholarships; Season 7 winner of the ‘The Voice’ to perform in Austin

The biggest fundraiser for the Austin Police Officers Association is singing its way in this weekend. Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 10:47 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Distraction tactics lead to burglary

About $750 of items are missing after a burglary Saturday. Officers responded to the 900 block of Fourth Street Southeast around 11 p.m. Saturday to ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, October 12, 2015 10:19 am

Community Home Improvement Project

CHIP blitzes towards end of 3rd year

Painting and clearing brush are only two of the many projects a Vision 2020 group used to help build the community back up a little ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, October 10, 2015 8:01 pm

Education

Small stature, big heart: Local teacher passes away, leaves a legacy of learning

Beth Berhow may have been small in stature, but she made a big impact to many preschoolers over her years of teaching. “She had a ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 9, 2015 10:59 am

Agriculture

It’s the great pumpkin; Akkermans to compete in giant-pumpkin contest this weekend

John Akkerman and his son, Brian, are about to put their giant pumpkin to the test. The Akkermans are bringing their giant pumpkin to compete ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, October 9, 2015 10:50 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Running with the Flash this weekend

Get your inner Batman ready to fight the falling leaves this weekend. With the Superhero Dash, festivals, some good farming experience, and a plethora of ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:14 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Horses hurt after getting loose in the road

Several loose horses were hurt after getting struck by a car Wednesday morning. A deputy was dispatched to County Road 6 about two miles east ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:10 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Combine catches fire in bean field Wednesday

A combine caught fire Wednesday in a bean field. A farmer was using combine in a bean field on the 30000 block of 580th Avenue ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:09 am

Business

5,100 babies later; Local doctor retires from rewarding career after 30 years

After delivering about 5,100 babies in his 30-year career at Mayo Health Clinic System in Austin, Dr. Laurence Nace retired Monday. “I really love the ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 11:02 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Man involved in AHS riot arrested, charged for drugs

A man charged for his alleged role in the large Austin High School fight has now been charged for drug possession. Willie J.M. Brunt, 27, ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:41 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

‘Super mad’ 10-year-old boy allegedly starts garage fires

Two garages were damaged after a 10-year-old boy set them on fire on Monday afternoon. Officers responded to the 700 block of 10th Avenue Southwest ... Read more

by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 10:30 am

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