Latest Local News
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Power 96 News for Thursday April 9th, 2026.
04/09/2026
Three people arrested after a burglary turned into a high-speed chase have now been sentenced. Justice Michael Jeffery Pritchard, 30 of Mason City, pleaded guilty to third-degree theft.
Power 96 News for Wednesday April 8th, 2026.
04/08/2026
A group of Austin students are bound for the military once they finish high school later this spring.
Power 96 News for Tuesday April 7th, 2026.
04/07/2026
The Albert Lea school board on Monday discussed the possibility of moving the district"s Area Learning Center to a portion of Southwest Middle School.
Power 96 News for Monday April 6th, 2026.
04/06/2026
Three people were injured Saturday morning after a driver lost control of her vehicle while turning and ended up in a ditch near the intersection of 850th Avenue and 185th Street in Hayward Township.
Power 96 News for Friday April 3rd, 2026.
04/03/2026
A Freeborn County District Court judge on Wednesday ordered a competency examination of the 44-year-old man charged with reportedly critically injuring an elderly man last month with a meat cleaver in what authorities said...
Latest Sports News
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Power 96 Sports for Thursday April 9th, 2026.
04/09/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics tonight has Tiger Softball on the road to take on Rochester Century at 5 pm.
Power 96 Sports for Wednesday April 8th, 2026.
04/08/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics as heard here on POWER 96 Girls softball dropped their home opener to Rochester May 15-1. Tiger Baseball also fell to Mayo 14 to 4 in Rochester last night.
Power 96 Sports for Tuesday April 7th, 2026.
04/07/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics has a full slate of activities slotted for today. Boys tennis will host Rochester Century at 4:45. Its Opening Day for Tiger Baseball as they open up on the road taking on Rochester Mayo at 5.
Power 96 Sports for Monday April 6th, 2026.
04/06/2026
Albert Lea Tiger Athletics back in spring sports action. Boys golf is scheduled to take on Winona at Green Lea at 2:30.
Power 96 Sports for Friday April 3rd, 2026.
04/03/2026
The Austin Bruins have a 2 game series with first place in the central division on the line. Tonight and tomorrow the Black and Gold will host the Bismarck Bobcats at Riverside arena. Puck drop both nights is set for 7:05.
