Education
The DeSilva name spells on
Shenali DeSilva is spelling out the family name, and she hopes to spell her way to Washington, D.C.
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Agriculture
Donkeys, basketball combine to raise $2K
Hayfield holds Donkey Ball fundraiser as FFA week kicks off
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, February 21, 2016 11:52 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Man accused of murder in court for drug case
The man accused murdering 39-year-old David Madison appeared in court Thursday for previous drug charges. Michael Francis McIntosh, 38, was charged with one count of ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, February 20, 2016 5:16 pm
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Suspect pleads not guilty following gunfire incident
A man charged after a dispute over a woman sparked an altercation and led to someone firing gunshots into the air early Feb. 3 in ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 19, 2016 10:29 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Charges amended in child-cutting case
An Austin man charged with second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon — accessory after the fact, had his charges amended Thursday. Poe Chit, 41, was ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 19, 2016 10:24 am
Business
A little bit of luck; Abused dogs seized by police on the way to recovery, adoption
People walking through the dog sections at the Mower County Humane Society will be greeted by two happy and healthy faces, even though a few ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:08 am
Business
Young artists to open new showcase at ArtWorks Center
Students will get a real-life venue to show off their works of art in the community this weekend. Austin Public Schools has teamed up with ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:50 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: An artsy weekend
Get ready to skate away your troubles this weekend, and top it off with some great piano music. With the Harris Piano Competition, some Bob ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:46 am
Business
MCHS receives donation that will help with vet bills
The Mower County Humane Society received a donation for $470 Tuesday to help pay vet bills. Premier Realty Keller Williams employees passed a check to ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, February 18, 2016 10:32 am
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
‘A gift to the community’; Friends, family remember former Sen. Patricia Piper
Patricia Piper wore many different hats over her life and time in office.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:55 am
Austin ArtWorks Center
Filling a need: Paramount Theatre looks to expand
Organizers at the Historic Paramount Theatre are hoping to expand the building and are willing to take on the challenge of keeping the historical value ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, February 15, 2016 6:01 am
Courts and Crime
McIntosh court appearance postponed
The next court appearance for the man charged with the homicide of 39-year-old David Madison has been moved back. Michael Francis McIntosh, 38, was charged ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, February 14, 2016 8:01 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Apollo robber gets 17 months in prison
One of the men who robbed Apollo Liquor & Superette the day before Thanksgiving will spend more than a year in prison. Levell Devell Booth, ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 12, 2016 11:09 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
High-speed chase leads to 7 years probation
A St. Ansgar, Iowa, man who was arrested south of Austin in July 2015 after leading Iowa law enforcement on a high-speed chase, was sentenced ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, February 12, 2016 11:08 am
Crime, Courts & Emergencies
Woman charged for car theft
An Austin woman allegedly stole a vehicle this weekend because she didn’t have a ride home from the hospital, but a hospital ID tag left ...