Pacelli [pa selli] Catholic School is introducing three new programs for the 2022-2023 school year to support student success. The initiatives are being provided to offer students a more tailored high school experience, incluidng a Shamrock Educational Scholarship for new incoming freshmen, the Stream Certificate Program which will allow students to earn college credits, and … Read more
ERTILE – Two Mason City men have been arrested after attempting to burglarize a Worth County property. A criminal complaint filed by the Worth County Sheriff’s Department says officers responded to 348th Street on Friday morning for a possible burglary in progress, and the owner of the property said showed deputies a video of two … Read more
MASON CITY, Iowa – An Albert Lea man charged with drug trafficking in North Iowa says he’s innocent. Andrew Clinton Faulkner, 38 was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 35 near Clear Lake last week [February 2], after officers say the smell of marijuana was coming from the trunk. Court documents state a search … Read more
An Austin man convicted in connection to a 2020 undercover drug bust has been sentenced. A Mower County District Court judge ordered, Montana Richard Hinchley to five years of supervised probation. The 26-year old sold approximately one gram of heroin to a confidential informant in Austin on August 7th, 2020, according to court documents. -0-
(ABC 6 News) – Fundraising is underway to build a $1.26-million dollar all inclusive playground in Albert Lea. The All Together Inclusive Playground and Miracle Field aims to create a place for people of all ages and abilities. The goal is to have the playground complete by the spring of next year. -0-
(ABC6 News) — A car caught on fire just outside of Brownsdale Monday. Minnesota State Patrol responded to mile marker 30 on Highway 56 and reported the vehicle was fully “engulged in flames,” according to a release. The driver escaped unharmed, the release states. -0-
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – It took several crews to contain a fire at a two-story apartment building in Worth County Monday. The Northwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company said mutual aid was brought in from multiple surrounding communities to battle the blaze that shut down Central Ave. from 5th St. N. to 7th St. N., before … Read more
(ABC 6 NEWS) – Former Austin Mayor Tom Stiehm [steam] kicked off his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Sunday. Stiehm spent three years in the marine corps, 30 years in law enforcement and 14 years as mayor. He planned to retire but says he wants to help unify Minnesota on divisive issues like … Read more
It will be a flip of the coin to select a replacement to fill the Wells City Council seat left vacant after the recent resignation of Jessica Mortenson. The appointee would be selected to fill Mortenson’s remaining term until City Council elections are held in November. So far, four candidates have applied for the vacant … Read more
AUSTIN, Minn. – A Nebraska man convicted of drug and weapons charges in connection to a 2021 Austin traffic stop will spend time in a Minnesota state prison. Tyler Joseph O’Brien, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree drug possession and possession of a firearm after being convicted of a crime of violence. He was pulled over … Read more