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bug spray

No messing with mosquitoes

Mosquitoes were feeding on Dan Buchanan and his family until he got fed up with them. Now, those pesky insects are going to die. Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, March 29, 2013 10:30 am

Faith

Free meal is an Austin staple on Easter

Nearly every church does something special and fun during the Easter holiday, and Christ Episcopal Church’s event has proven to be exactly that. Its free ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, March 29, 2013 10:13 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Elkton man pleads not guilty to role in crash that killed 2 Austin men

The alleged driver in a crash last year that killed Austin residents Jake Moe and Luke Unverzagt pleaded not guilty Thursday to six varying counts ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, March 29, 2013 10:05 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin shooting suspect sent to prison for 5 years

One of three suspects in a December shootout in Austin was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday. Raymundo Veraza, 35, was convicted in ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, March 29, 2013 8:18 am

Best Bets

Best Bets: Entering into Easter weekend

One of the biggest holidays of the year is upon us, so it’s time to rejoice. Plenty of others are rejoicing this weekend, with educational ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Friday, March 29, 2013 8:05 am

Agriculture

Farming with a smartphone: Mobile technology has agricultural applications

  After calling Mother Nature for more than a year and a half to end the drought, area farmers are trying a different option: their ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:55 am

mower refreshed

Driving campaign aims to improve teen driving safety

The Local Safe Communities Coalition is joining forces with Mower Refreshed next month to promote safe teen driving. “We’ve been working with Mower Refreshed with ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 10:41 am

20 dollars

Counterfeit bill passed at Culver’s

Officials from Community National Bank in Austin say they found a counterfeit $20 bill over the weekend. A bank employee told the Austin Police the ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 10:40 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Meth maker sentenced to 4 years in prison

The second man arrested in connection with a portable meth lab operation, and previously arrested for drugs and check forgery, was sentenced to nearly four ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:39 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Predatory offender admits to assault, drugs

A suspect accused of assaulting two women while high on hallucinogenic mushrooms pleaded guilty Monday in Mower County Court. Matthew Dobs, 30, of Austin, pleaded ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Report: Burglar enters unlocked home, steals cash

Two homeowners reported burglaries at their unlocked homes during the past three days in Austin. A southwest Austin resident returned home Saturday and discovered someone ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:36 am

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Minor injuries sustained in Austin crash Sunday

Both drivers in a Sunday accident in Austin pointed fingers at each other, and each said she was the first one through the intersection. The ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:18 am

accident

2 injured in crash Sunday

4 involved in accident near Rose Creek Two of three people sustained minor injuries near Rose Creek Sunday when the driver swerved to avoid another ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, March 25, 2013 11:09 am

illegal

Stolen vehicle, illegal weapon recovered

A Mower County deputy recovered a stolen vehicle in Austin on Saturday when the driver rolled through a stoplight on Oakland Avenue East, and inside ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, March 25, 2013 11:05 am

convict

Victim says convict duct taped her and ransacked her home

Two women say three men broke into their home last month, duct taped one of them and stole several valuable items. James Paul Hutchinson, 30, ... Read more

by Matt Peterson, Monday, March 25, 2013 10:45 am

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