LATEST NEWS
One guilty plea for fatal drive-by shooting in Austin
AUSTIN, Minn. – A guilty plea has been entered for a deadly drive-by shooting in Mower County. Manamany Omot Abella, 24 of Austin, has pleaded guilty to aiding an offender-accomplice after the fact. Charges of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder will likely be dismissed when Abella is sentenced on August 2.
VIDEO: Authorities search for vehicle that plunged into Cedar River
No injuries reported The Austin Fire Department and law enforcement are looking for a vehicle that plunged into the Cedar River just above Mill Pond in downtown Austin Tuesday morning. According to Austin Police Chief David McKichan at the scene, the vehicle went in around 7:30 a.m. Video from the scene shows two occupants climbing […] The post VIDEO: Authorities search for vehicle that plunged into Cedar River appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Man with Albert Lea ties appears in Mower County court on robbery, motor vehicle theft charges
A man currently serving time in prison, has made his first appearance in Mower County District Court to face a pair of felony charges related to a 2022 case. Travis Allen Cameron, 44, appeared via Zoom Monday from the Minnesota Department of Corrections’ St. Cloud facility, where he is currently incarcerated, to face felony first-degree […] The post Man with Albert Lea ties appears in Mower County court on robbery, motor vehicle theft charges appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Mower County woman sentenced for assaulting her boyfriend
AUSTIN, Minn. – Breaking her boyfriend’s nose results in probation for a Mower County woman. Nikki Rae Heitland, 36 of Grand Meadow, has been given one year of supervised probation and ordered to pay a $200 fine. Heitland was arrested in February 2023 for second-degree assault and third-degree...
Highway 56 detour begins April 29 for road reconstruction in LeRoy
Highway 56 motorists will encounter a detour beginning Monday, April 29, as road reconstruction starts in LeRoy, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. According to a release from MnDOT, 1.2 miles of Highway 56 through LeRoy will be reconstructed with the majority of the work expected to be finished in October. Work will include […] The post Highway 56 detour begins April 29 for road reconstruction in LeRoy appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.