Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Car chase suspect pleads not guilty
The 20-year-old arrested early Monday after fleeing police pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four charges. Ezra Robert Hardy was charged Jan. 26 in Mower County ...
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Best bets: A pink rink and The Cat’s Pajamas
Get ready for some great entertainment this weekend with music, a play and more. Play some Valentine’s bingo, fight cancer at Paint The Rink Pink, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 4, 2016 10:33 am
Business
Austin club readies a Superbowl of spaghetti
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about football. For many, it’s also about spaghetti. On Sunday, the Unity Chapter No. 29, Order of the Eastern Star, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 4, 2016 10:06 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man pleads guilty to selling drugs
A 26-year-old Austin man changed his plea to guilty to selling and possessing more than 150 grams of methamphetamine. Moises Cayetano Rodriguez was charged with ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 4, 2016 10:04 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Jimenez joins the Austin Police department
Another new police officer joined the Austin Police Department Monday morning. Jorge Jimenez, 30, took his oath to protect and serve the Austin community to ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 10:23 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Suspect pleads guilty to molesting teen
An Austin man accused of molesting a teenage girl changed his plea to guilty for related charges Monday in Mower County District Court. Robert O’Hara, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 10:04 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Teen pleads guilty to burglary
One of three men accused of using distraction tactics to steal about $750 changed his plea to guilty Monday. Emilio Rivera Carballosa, 18, pleaded guilty ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 10:03 am
Courts and Crime
1 of 7 in heroin sting sentenced
One of seven people charged in a heroin distribution sting from last May was sentenced Thursday. Perry Black, 24, of Albert Lea pleaded guilty to ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 31, 2016 1:01 pm
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Ankeny’s robber pleads not guilty
The suspect arrested in the Nov. 19, 2015, robbery of Ankeny’s Mini Mart No. 4 pleaded not guilty Thursday. Bradley Matthew Clark, 20, of Austin, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, January 31, 2016 10:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Suspect sentenced for aiding offender in Freedom robbery
One of three people charged with allegedly robbing Freedom Value Center in Austin at knifepoint was sentenced Thursday in Mower County District Court. Charles Morris, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, January 29, 2016 10:59 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Paint the Town Pink this weekend
Get ready to fight cancer this weekend while enjoying some good old fashioned sports and jumping into an icy East Side Lake.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:22 am
Education
Healthy eating hits youngsters
Kindergartners in Austin are getting a whole new look at what snacking means thanks to a recent state grant.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, January 28, 2016 10:16 am
Education
Moving up in the state; Green named MSBA President-Elect
One Austin School Board member recently received a big honor.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:14 am
Education
AVID expands during second year
The second year of AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, has expanded to 11th-grade students at Austin High School.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 10:09 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man charged with six counts of criminal sexual conduct
A man was charged with six counts of felony first-degree criminal sexual conduct Friday in Mower County court. Ricky Wolpahgan, 38, of Austin was arrested ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 9:18 am
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