Gas prices have dropped for the first time since March, just in time for your Christmas travels. That’s according to AAA, and that’s great news for the families expected to travel this holiday season. The timing couldn’t be more perfect for motorists as nearly 113 million people across the country are expected to head home … Read more
Holiday spoofing calls have local and state authorities on high alert. Residents are being warned about scammers posing as police asking for personal information from individuals over the phone. The fraudsters are disguising their phone number to make it look like a legitimate law enforcement office, which is also referred to as “spoofing.” The DOJ’s … Read more
Holiday shoppers beware, Ransomware can be just 1 click away. The FBI is warning about aggressive and deceptive holiday scams, including charity scams, online shopping, non-delivery scams, and Fraudulent social media posts. Authorities say the best rule of thumb to avoid becoming a victim of holiday cons is to rememer, if a deal looks too … Read more
Austin Schools Superintendent Dr. Joey Page announced in a press release Wednesday that current Austin High School Assistant Principal Matt Schmit has been named the interim Principal at Austin High School. The move comes after a reorganization process that started in January of this year to help better align Austin’s administravie team with the district’s … Read more
One of two suspects involved in the Fourth of July theft of catalytic converters from an Austin business has been sentenced to prison time in Mower County District Court. 22-year old Christopher Eric Oleson of Austin was convicted and sentenced Friday to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of third-degree … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – SMART Transit is adjusting services Thursday and Friday due to the anticipated severe winter storm. The Austin-based bus company says it will close at 5 pm on Thursday, shutting down all bus services and dispatch, and there will be no Austin/Albert Lea shuttle service on Thursday. Call SMART Transit for other updates. … Read more
There are several severe winter weather alerts to make you aware of that could impact your morning or evening commute. The NWS has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING for portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota until this evening [thu], and a BLIZZARD WARNING will remain in effect from 6 PM THURSDAY … Read more
MANKATO – A Wells man faces felony charges after he allegedly broke into a home and fell asleep Friday. According to a criminal complaint filed on Monday, the homeowner found the sleeping burglar in his dad’s bed. He wokeup the home intruder who reportedly fled the house without shoes. Police quickly caught up with the … Read more
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident involving a Palmer school bus in southwest Austin Monday morning. The Austin Police Department reported that a vehile spun out on snow and ice and skidded into the school bus on 11th Ave. SW at 6th Street, before coming to a stop in a snowbank. The driver … Read more
Well, it’s going to be a white Christmas. The National Weather Service has issued blizzard and winter storm warnings across Minnesota ahead of a potent system that will plow through the region Wednesday through Friday, bringing with it 5-8 inches of snow Wednesday. Strong winds with whiteout conditions are forecast for Thursday-Friday, and expect dangerous … Read more