Mike Bunge

Mason City

Assignment Manager at KIMT-TV (Mason City, IA)

Articles

Plea deal means prison time for Winona apartment shooting

1 day ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

WINONA, Minn. – Sentence was handed down Thursday for a 2024 apartment shooting in Winona. Cole Robert Cameron, 27 of Winona, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Court documents state that an argument took place around 4:21 am on October 17, 2024, between Cameron and another man in the third-floor hallway of the apartment building. Police say Ring camera video of the hallway shows Cameron going back to his apartment during the argument and returning with a handgun.
Rapidan Dam repair part of $5M grant for Minnesota flood recovery

1 day ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ST. PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are announcing a $5 million grant to address storm damage in Southeastern Minnesota. The funds will be used to survey and repair infrastructure affected by severe flooding in May 2024 across 42 counties. "The floods of May 2024 took a heavy toll on southeastern and south-central Minnesota," Klobuchar said. "This funding will allow us to repair and rebuild our roads and infrastructure."Smith emphasized the need for safe travel.
Winona County crash involving a truck and an ATV sends two men to the hospital

1 day ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

WINONA COUNTY, Minn. – A collision between a pickup truck and an ATV injured two people Thursday morning. It happened a little before 9:30 am on southbound Highway 43 in Winona County. The Minnesota State Patrol says Kerry Robert Heiden, 71 of Rushford, was driving a 2024 GMC Sierra when he crashed near mile marker 36 with the 2019 Polaris ATV driven by Elmer Herman Gilow, 87 of Winona, that was westbound and crossing Highway 43.
Family Resource Center opens in Rochester with free community event

1 day ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Family Service Rochester (FSR) is excited to announce the grand opening of the Family Resource Center. The community is invited to a free open house on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 930 40th Street Northwest. FSR says the event will offer families a chance to explore the new center, enjoy complimentary food, participate in games, and take guided tours. The new Family Resource Center is designed to support youth engagement, education, and mental health.
Murder charge dismissed against Mankato man arrested for fatally stabbing his father

1 day ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

MANKATO, Minn. – The murder charge against a son accused of killing his father has been dismissed. Travis Ryan Earle, 27 of Mankato, was arrested for second-degree murder in the April 2022 death of Steven Lynn Earle, 59. Investigators say Steven Earle called 911 about his son having a knife and Blue Earth County dispatch says it heard an apparent struggle on the open phone while deputies rushed to the scene. When deputies arrived, they said Travis Earle admitted to stabbing his father.
Austin man sentenced for 2024 break-in

2 days ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

AUSTIN, Minn. – A Mower County burglar takes a plea deal but still ends up going to prison. Tyler John Hill, 46 of Austin, was charged with first-degree burglary and fourth-degree damage to property for an incident on August 1, 2024, in Austin. Police say Hill went to a home in the 1100 block of 12th Avenue SW, kicked in the front door, and apparently tried to force his way into an occupied bedroom that had been locked from the inside with a deadbolt.
Albert Lea Pride Festival returns June 21

2 days ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — The Albert Lea Pride Festival is set to return in 2025, promising a vibrant celebration on June 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Park. The festival will feature live entertainment, food, and family-friendly activities, with a rain date scheduled for June 22. This year's lineup includes performances by Eclipse and Ruthless Ruth, high-energy Zumba sessions with Kristy, and a variety of food trucks.
Evansdale's Jack Rodden wins Iowa's AAA safety patroller award

2 days ago | kwwl.com | Mike Bunge

EVANSDALE, Iowa — Jack Rodden, a fifth grader at Poyner Elementary School, has been honored as the AAA School Safety Patroller of the Year for Iowa. Rodden serves as the AAA School Safety Patrol Captain at Poyner, ensuring all safety posts are staffed each morning. If a student is absent, he steps in to cover the post himself. In addition to his patrol duties, Rodden acts as a school ambassador, assisting during parent-teacher conferences and helping with events like Family Night and BINGO night.
Affinity Plus merger expands services for Albert Lea credit union

2 days ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and City & County Employees Federal Credit Union (CCEFCU) of Albert Lea announced a merger following member approval and regulatory consent. On October 1, the memberships will unite, granting CCEFCU members access to a wider array of financial services, including mortgages, new lending options, credit cards, and a top-rated mobile app.
Minnesota's Take a Kid Fishing Weekend starts Friday

2 days ago | kimt.com | Mike Bunge

ST. PAUL, Minn. — During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend from June 6 to June 8, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing. This initiative is part of Great Outdoors Month in June. “Taking kids fishing is super fun,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He recommended trying a nearby lake and casting from shore or a pier to see kids' smiles when they catch fish.