(ABC 6 News) – Devin Weiland made his second appearance in Freeborn County court Wednesday to request a speedy trial. His defense attorney put pressure on the prosecution to hurry this along after the 21 year old has been sitting in jail for over a month. Weiland is facing attempted murder charges for opening fire … Read more
A fire at Campus View Apartments Tuesday morning has been blamed on an electrical malfunciton. The Austin Fire Department said when crews arrived black smoke was coming from the roof of the building, and residents had to be evacuated. Austin Fire Chief Jim McCoy reported that the fire was electrical in nature and likely started … Read more
The Albert Lea City Council is considering whether to waive portions of city license fees for businesses that have had to remain closed due to state executive orders. The council addressed the issue during a workshop Monday, as COVID health and safety measures have required bars and restaurants to remain closed for in-person dining to … Read more
Residents were ushered to safety Tuesday morning after fire broke out at Campus View Apartments. The Austin Fire Department responded to the complex and said when they arrived smoke was seen billowing from the upstairs apartment in the 1100 building and residents were evacuated as a precaution, according to a press release. The cause of … Read more
It will be a changing of the guard in 2021 for the Freeborn County Board of Commissioners. Members bid adieu to three longtime commissioners Tuesday in anticipation of three new faces to start on the board in January. Each of the departing commissioners were given a plaque recognizing them for their more than 4 decades … Read more
Early morning commuters in Albert Lea could have a slippery ride Wednesday as a winter storm advisory remains in place. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Tuesday continuing to 6 a.m. Wednesday for portions of central, east central, south central and southeast Minnesota. Snow blanketed the area throughout Tuesday, making for hazardous … Read more
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – One Alber Lea business owner in a legal fight with Minnesota state government over COVID-19 safety measures says she is “standing firm upon our unalienable rights.” The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office says it has been granted a restraining order against The Interchange Wine & Coffee Bistro in Albert Lea, directing it … Read more
The Austin area has been placed in a winter weather advisory ahead of a system that could dump between 3 to 7 inches of snow Tuesday. The advisory goes into affect Tuesday at noon. The system will begin dumping snow Tuesday afternoon according to the National Weather Service, with the heaviest snow expected Tuesday night … Read more
Minn. – Another restraining order was issued for a Freeborn County business over COVID violations. The AG’s Office sued The Pour House in Clarks Grove on December 21 for violating Governor Walz’ ban on indoor dining and filed for a temporary restraining order on December 22 to compel the Freeborn County business comply with Executive … Read more
Austin, MN (KROC AM News) – An Austin man charged with killing his stepson pleaded not guilty Monday morning. Murder and attempted murder charges have been filed against 27-year-old Jaime Vaca. He is accused of stabbing and critically wounding his wife and killing her 15-year-old son who intervened to save his mom during a domestic … Read more