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As drought conditions continue throughout Nebraska, crops and trees could suffer even more.

An immigration task force in South Dakota is expanding its operations after seeing successful results.

Bellefy seeks to oust fellow Republican Evans in NW Iowa state senate race.

Sioux City Councilman Bertrand proposes $2,500 permit for Food Truck Fridays businesses.

Nebraska launched a campaign called Bring Her Home Nebraska on Monday to address the growing problem of missing Black women and children in the state.

As another year of the popular Food Truck Fridays endeavor approaches, a Sioux City Councilman is wondering if some money from it could be directed to the city.The Sioux City Council on Monday approved closing downtown streets to carry out the food trucks initiative. Councilman Rick Bertand said some thought should be given to the program directing money to the city revenues.No decision was made in the meeting.This year the events will run for three months, from June 5 through August 28.Construction near Pearl Street Park necessitated the change in location this year. The area will be bounded by Jackson Street, Jones Street, Fourth Street and the Discovery Parking Ramp.Food Truck Fridays began in 2015, and trucks will be ready to serve a wide variety of cuisine from late morning until 1:30 p.mA press release said the quality-of-life initiative over 11 years has morphed into a regional destination event.

South Sioux City park with add storm safe room for $1 million.

Governor Kim Reynolds on Monday signed a bill into law that she says will provide about 4-billion dollars in property tax savings over six years.

Salix community members raised concerns about a possible data center being built during a city council meeting Wednesday evening.

The Sioux City School Board extended the interim superintendent's contract on Thursday.

The mayor of Sergeant Bluff was arrested late Monday evening after failing a sobriety test for an OWI.

The Sioux City School Board on Monday signed off on a plan to discontinue specialty statuses for five of six elementary schools.

Early voting in Iowa begins for primary election, with limited turnout in Woodbury County.

With voting turnout of 26%, Nebraska people support mostly incumbents in primary election.

As the Sioux City School Board continues to consider candidates to fill the open superintendent position, people used the public comment portion of Monday's meeting to share opinions on the topic.

As Nebraska primary election plays out, South Sioux poll worker enjoys tasks.

Earlier this week the Woodbury County Democrats, along with the Morningside University Democrats, held a forum for Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat.

An important link in the Sioux City metro recreation trails is slated to be completed, with a pedestrian bridge over the Big Sioux River.

As droughts across the Siouxland area continue, there are rising concerns about the long-term effects.

Sioux Gateway Airport in line to get $10 million in state money for runway.

Colleges and universities in the Siouxland area will have their graduation ceremonies Friday and Saturday.

There are a series of challenges facing undocumented college students in Nebraska including ability to access in-state-tuition.

Democrats Moyer & Backemeyer vie for nomination in Nebraska 1st Congressional District.

Multiple Siouxland organizations and agencies held events and marched on Tuesday in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day.

Republicans Smith, Huebner facing off in primary election contest for Nebraska 3rd congressional district.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Thursday vetoed bills dealing with emergency services, university contracts, maternity leave, Medicaid and affordable housing.

New federal campaign finance filings show Republican U-S Senate candidate Ashley Hinson raised the most money in the first quarter of this year.

The Iowa Democratic Party held an event in Sioux City on Friday that was critical of Republican Party policy moves on healthcare

Iowa Supreme Court rules Sioux City School Board members did not violate open meetings law

The family of Vicente Manzo Hernandez is suing the City of Sioux City and officer Dyllon Frederickson for assault and battery.

Heavyweight secret revealed: Champion boxer George Foreman buried in Sioux City, as family carries out his wish.

3 finalists for Sioux City Schools superintendent position include Miller, Pickens & Vanderloo.

Committee likely coming to look into modernizing high schools in Sioux City School District

A poll commissioned by Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz shows that Governor Jim Pillen is in the lead by a small margin.

Iowa state representative J.D. Scholten gave his retirement speech during Tuesday's legislative session.

South Dakota's gubernatorial candidates discussed agriculture, taxes, and pro-life policies during the debate Monday evening.

The Sioux City Council approved a settlement statement of about $161,883 from Tyco Fire Products LP in its meeting Monday.

Sioux City School District new budget spends more than $210 million, with slightly lower property tax rate.

Move by Sioux City Transit to mobile app to pay for bus rides causes challemnges for people without modern technology.

The Sioux City School Board has received 10 applications for the superintendent position for the school district.

Unity in the Community event in Sioux City cancelled for 2026.

The South Dakota Department of Health released its plan to lower birth mortality rates for mothers and their babies.

The Sioux City Council will consider appointing Teresa Fitch as Assistant City Manager and to include the Finance Director under the role in its meeting Monday.

Second debate for Republican South Dakota governor candidates is next week.

WITCC president finalist Lindsay advocates "welcoming community for all" & improving student services.

The Sioux City Homeless Task Force, created in November, is shifting how it addresses homelessness-related issues.

Order placed for Sioux City Police Department armored vehicle.

Sioux City Schools administrator Bemus moving to new post at nearby SB-L.

NAIA women's basketball national championship will wrap in Sioux City on Tuesday.