KSMQ Public Television has announced the appointment of Danica I. Simonet as its new multimedia producer.  Simonet brings a ...

A large group of around 80 area residents gathered in Austin Saturday morning to take part in the April 5 Hands Off Rally.

The losses are only worsening for financial markets worldwide as worries rise Monday about whether President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy. The S&P 500 was down 3.8% in ...

Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin ...

The Austin Bruins blanked the North Iowa Bulls 4-0 in Riverside Arena Saturday. Carl Axelsson stopped all 30 shots he saw to register the shutout for Austin. Friday’s win was No. 250 for Bruins head ...

The Austin softball team had a late letdown as it lost to Winona 8-3 in Winona Saturday. The Packers (2-2 overall) held a 3-2 lead, but the Winhawks scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth to take ...

Austin junior Noah Dunlap delivered a dominant performance as the Packer baseball team started the season on a high note with a 1-0 win over Winona in Seltz Field Saturday. Dunlap allowed just one hit ...

The Austin boys tennis team began its season with a 6-1 win in Farmington Friday. The Packers (1-0 overall) won all four singles matches in two sets as Cole Hebrink, Nathan Danielson, Michael Garry ...

Dr. Todd Moran’s 41 Ford Coupe is a head-turner. There’s no doubt about it. With a sleek, road-hugging outline and its candy ...

The Austin Bruins beat the North Iowa Bulls 4-1 in Mason City, Iowa Friday. John Hirschfeld scored his second and third goals of the season for Austin and Jack Solomon stopped 36 shots. SCORING ...

The Southland baseball team opened its season with a 10-0 win in five innings over Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons in Adams Friday. Cole Miller struck out eight to pitch a shutout for the Rebels (1-0 ...

The Hayfield softball team rallied to beat Mabel-Canton 5-3 in a season opener in Hayfield Friday. The Vikings (1-0 overall) took the lead for good when Jenna Christopherson singled in two runs in the ...