The Hutchinson Police Department is reporting a string of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles, and a new bill at the state capitol is hoping to change that.
Fire safety in the winter cold
How to stay safe from fires in the cold winter months
Fire safety in the winter cold By Jared Dean | February 14, 2021 at 1:25 PM CST - Updated February 14 at 10:24 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - When people think of the cold, it’s easy to forget about fires. The Mankato Department of Public Safety has steps you can take to prevent fires during the winter and stay warm if you do have to evacuate.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to leave your home because of a fire, try going to a neighbor’s house or going into your car to a safe distance from home. That way you don’t risk staying outside for too long. It’s also important to remember fire safety tips in the home.
Suspect arrested in connection to armed burglary, assault
Suspect arrested in connection to armed burglary, assualt By KEYC Staff | January 27, 2021 at 1:11 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 6:50 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Mankato police made an arrest in connection with an armed burglary and assault that happened early Wednesday morning.
Police responded to the 500 block of Joseph’s Path in Mankato at 12:25 a.m. Authorities say they arrested Qalid Hussein Jama, who was allegedly armed with a handgun during the burglary.
“The victims were reporting a person had come to the door and entered the residence and they had sheltered in place,” said Dan Schisel, associated director at the Mankato Department of Public Safety. “When officers arrived the suspect had fled out the back door.”
New details of Le Center murder, arson emerge as suspect appears in court
New details of Le Center murder, arson emerge as suspect appears in court By Meghan Grey | January 26, 2021 at 5:39 PM CST - Updated January 27 at 7:55 AM
LE CENTER, Minn. (KEYC) Hardy Wills-Traxler faced charges of First Degree Arson and Second Degree Murder in Le Sueur County District Court Tuesday afternoon.
Court documents show new details about what happened Sunday morning.
At 7:15 a.m. Sunday, emergency services were dispatched to Hunting Preserve Lane, where a shed fully engulfed in flames was discovered. The blaze was reported by the victim’s brother, Jefferey, who tried to enter the burning shed but was overcome by smoke and flames.