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Siouxland parks have remained popular even after pandemic bump
SIOUX CITY — Nature provides a refuge when we need an escape during troubled times. The beauty, the peace and quiet or the feeling after a good hike or bike ride all can ease the mind. That couldn't have been truer four years ago. Confined to our homes because...
Multiple major flooding events forecast for Siouxland
Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls forecast the possibility of major flood events for multiple Siouxland towns in the coming days. Local agencies war residents of potential flooding for the Big Sioux River, Missouri River, Floyd River, Little Sioux River and more over the weekend into early next week. Woodbury County Emergency Management shared they are monitoring the situation and are working with officials to ensure preparedness for potential flooding.
Prosecutor alleges man stole almost $100,000 in rebar from Sioux City company
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Woodbury County prosecutors filed a felony charge against Amos Parr, a man who allegedly stole nearly $100,000 worth of rebar from CAP LLC on Rustin St. in Sioux City. “The business took in concrete to recondition it and resell,” wrote Loan Hensley, an assistant Woodbury County...
Woodbury County holds first disaster survival training
Responding effectively to an emergency situation can save time and possibly a person's life. That's the message emergency managers from Woodbury County are stressing as they begin a summer-long series of free disaster survival training sessions.
Woodbury County Court Report for June 18, 2024
Dewey Lavern Schager, 64, Sioux City, possession of a firearm by a domestic abuser, operating while intoxicated; sentenced June 11, deferred judgment on firearms charge, two days for OWI, two years probation. Jalen Marie Galvin, 21, South Sioux City, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance; sentenced June 10,...
Iowa man dies in crash while trying to evade law enforcement
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — An Iowa man died last week while leading a high-speed pursuit, according to authorities. Previous video above: Deadly crashes on Iowa roads at a seven-year high. Donovan Burrell, 24, of Orange City, was driving above the speed limit in Woodbury County last Friday, June 14,...
Murder trial delayed after defendant opts for private attorney
SIOUX CITY — Less than a week from the start of his murder trial, a South Sioux City man has decided he wants to hire a private attorney rather than be represented by court-appointed lawyers. District Judge Roger Sailer on Wednesday indefinitely continued the trial for Yasin Abdi after...
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