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Burbach's Countryside Dairy Facing Bottle Shortage Video included

The storage room now holds just 250 bottles when usually, there's 1,600. More>>

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Siouxland Company Helps People Prepare In Case of a Tornado Video included

By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com LiteForm has been building concrete safe houses for more than twenty years. It was not until recently that the company started receiving more calls to have safe houses More>>

Flurry of Activity as Iowa Legislature Nears Sessions End

The state House has unanimously approved an education policy deal that would provide additional school funding.  Republican Rep. Ron Jorgensen, of Sioux City, says the compromise plan would provide more basic school funding for the next academic year. More>>

New Community Garden Sprouts Up at Council Member's Home Video included

By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com If you ever wanted to grow your own garden, but maybe you didn't have the available land, well now you can thanks to Harvest Incorporated. It's a new non-profit organization More>>

Local Gas Station Trying to Catch Gas Bandits Video included

Kum and Go Gas Station on 14th Street Reports 15 Drive Offs So Far in the Month of May. More>>

26 Aurelia Teachers Split $10,000 Powerball Win Video included

26 teachers at Alta-Aurelia get $270 dollars each after splitting $10k Powerball Jackpot win. More>>

Floyd Valley Hospital Faces Tight Upcoming Budget Video included

Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars will lose about $250,000 dollars this year because of a drop in Medicare reimbursements; those federal cuts means some extra belt tightening. More>>

iGran Fondo Route Announced

The Iowa Gran Fondo will hit the road July 20, and the route for the second annual ride is now official. More>>

Missing Teen's Backpack Found In Rural Area

Investigators searching for a 15–year–old Iowa girl who was abducted this week have recovered her backpack along with one belonging to a 12–year–old who escaped from the kidnapper. More>>

Fatal Tractor Rollover Near Albert City

A rollover tractor accident near Albert City Tuesday night has left one man dead. More>>

Jamal Dean Back in Court

Jamal Dean Back in Court Video included

21 year-old, Jamal Dean was arraigned on charges of robbery, burglary and theft for an April 24th incident where according to court paper-work Jamal and his brother, Lavon broke into a house on Polk Street with a gun and pointed it at the home owner. More>>

Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter

Sioux City Man Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter

19 Year-Old Oscar Ramirez sentenced to 25 years in prison. More>>

SC Teen Sentenced In Fatal Accident Last Year

By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com 25 years in prison, is what a Sioux City teen has been sentenced to, following a fatal accident last year. According to court documents, 19 year–old, Oscar More>>

Devastated Oklahoma Elementary Schools Had No Safe Rooms

There are reinforced tornado shelters in more than 100 schools across Oklahoma, excluding the two that were devastated by a Tornado earlier this week. More>>

Iowa District Nixes Armed Officers In Schools

Plans for armed police officers in Iowa City schools have been put on hold. More>>

Immigration Reform Moves To Senate

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Immigration Bill 13-5, largely intact, to the full Senate for a vote. More>>

The Psychological Toll of Natural Disasters Video included

First Responders Often Suffer From "Flashbacks" after traumatic experiences. More>>

Iowa State adds Men's Basketball Transfer

Iowa State says that Northern Illinois transfer Abdel Nader has signed with the Cyclones. Nader, a 6-foot-7 forward from Skokie, Ill., averaged 13.1 points and 5.6 rebounds a game for the Huskies as a sophomore last season. More>>

Police Report High Number of Gas Drive Offs in Sioux City Video included

Close to 300 Calls at Kum and Go on 14th Street in Sioux City, Police Say Majority are Gas Drive Offs More>>

MidAmerican Energy Customers Can Speak Out

MidAmerican is proposing a total base rate increase of approximately $135.6 million to be phased-in over three years.

MidAmerican provides electric service to approximately 641,000 customers in Iowa. Eight customer comment meetings are scheduled from mid-June into early July 2013.
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A Siouxlander's Trip To Oklahoma City For A Rodeo Turns Into A Mission Video included

Cindy Berner-Schlite was planning a trip to Oklahoma City this weekend, and is now bringing a trailer full of donations. More>>

Wind Energy Tax Measure Headed to Final Neb. Vote

Lawmakers gave second-round approval Tuesday to the bill, which would extend sales tax exemptions to wind-energy companies. More>>

Scientists Say EF-5 Tornado Hit Moore, OK

At least 24 people, including nine children, were killed by what scientists have concluded was an EF5 tornado. That's the top of the scale for wind speed, breadth and damage. More>>

Home Improvement Scams Occur in Northeast Nebraska

Madison County Sheriff's office warns residents about home improvement scams in Northeast Nebraska. More>>

Bottled Water for Oklahoma City Tornado Victims

By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com STORM LAKE, IOWA -- Buena Vista University is partnering with Larson Oil in Storm Lake to collect bottled water to be taken to the Oklahoma City tornado More>>

School Safety Plan In Case Of A Tornado Video included

By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com This may come as a surprise, but several Siouxland area schools do not have an underground shelter. Remsen Union Schools are one of several in the area that don't have More>>

Tornado Safety for Places With No Basements Video included

When a tornado strikes and you don't have a basement to go to for safety, here are some tips. More>>

Angie's List Report: How Often Does Your Car Need An Oil Change? Video included

Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? In this Angie's List report, how often depends on a variety of factors. More>>

Legislative Leaders Making Progress to End Session

Iowa legislative leaders say they're getting close to wrapping up the 2013 session.  Republican House Speaker Kraig Paulsen, of Hiawatha, says Tuesday that lawmakers are working out compromise deals on key issues. More>>

Obama Opposes GOP Bill on Keystone XL Oil Pipeline

The White House says President Barack Obama opposes a House bill that would speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. More>>

Watch Out For Oklahoma Tornado Relief Scams

Attorney General Tom Miller wants to remind Iowans to be careful about those who try to take advantage of generous Iowans who plan to donate to Oklahoma tornado relief efforts. More>>

Unity Point Health-St. Luke's New Meal Order Technology Video included

By: Jessica Rae jrae@kcautv.com Taking meal orders at the hospital can now be done by the touch of a finger. Unity Point Health Saint Luke's is using a new software called the CBORD to take patient More>>

Flames Engulf The Front Of A Home In Morningside Video included

A fire fully engulfed the front of a home in Morningside early morning Tuesday. More>>

Norovirus Responsible For Bryant Elementary Sickness Video included

It appears that the stomach flu, also called Norovirus is responsible for nearly 50 students and teachers at Bryant Elementary last week. More>>

Argosy Owner Files Lawsuit Over Sioux City Casino

Penn National Gaming, the company that owns and operates Sioux City's Argosy Casino, has filed paper work in Polk County Court, asking for legal action and reconsideration, regarding the recent selection of Hard Rock as the new Woodbury County land–based casino project. More>>

Oklahoma Tornado Deaths Revised Down to 24, Including 7 Children

Oklahoma medical examiner spokeswoman Amy Elliot said this morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm. More>>

Lake City's Mackenzie Gorden Defies Odds & Graduates Standing Up Video included

Mackenzie lost the use of her legs after a car accident in June of last year. More>>

Sioux City Police Museum Honors Over 150 Years Of Service Video included

Sioux City Police Museum features vintage technology, badges, uniforms, and more More>>

Oklahoma Officials: Tornado Search, Rescue Ongoing Video included

(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo) (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says ``hearts are broken'' for parents wondering about the fate of their children after a tornado devastated suburban Oklahoma City and officials say the search and rescue effort will continue throughout the night. More>>

Death Toll Rises To 51 In Devastating Oklahoma Tornado

Medical examiner says 51 dead, more casualties expected More>>

"French Fries" Sculpture Returns In Downtown Sioux City

They're back! The "Sioux City" sculpture, more commonly referred to as "French Fries," has been moved to a new spot downtown. More>>

Angie's List Report: Dental Care for Your Dog Video included

You wouldn't go days without brushing your teeth or years without getting a dental checkup. Well, your pet shouldn't either. More>>

Angie's List Report: Getting the Most Out of Your Lawn Care Company

The quest for a lush, green lawn takes a lot of work and involves more than just mowing. In this Angie's List report, treating your lawn without getting mowed down. More>>

Angie's List Report: How to Spot a Leaky Roof

April showers may bring May flowers, but they could also cause leaks to your home. More>>

Friend is Inspiration in Volunteer's Fight Against Breast Cancer

Tricia and Carolyn have been friends for years. But when Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer – their friendship grew even more. More>>

Morningside Advances To National Championship

The Morningside Mustangs defeated the Saint Xavier Cougars, 47-19 to move on to the National Championship. More>>

Hurricane Sandy - New York

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says there's ``no chance'' that mass transit will be back in operation by Tuesday morning. The city's financial markets are shut down, as are Broadway shows. More>>

Hurricane Sandy - Crisis Map More>>

Live updates on Hurricane Sandy from the ABC News team. More>>

Breast Cancer Patient Paves Her Own Way to Survivorship

After meeting Patti Strong, it's clear she's not your typical cancer patient. After talking to Patti, it's clear she's heard that before. More>>

Presidential Debate: ABC Political Team Checks the Facts

ABC News' political team revisit the claims made by President Obama and Mitt Romney in last night's debate at Hofstra University. More>>

Obama and Romney Showing Confidence During Close Race

Exactly one month from Election Day, Republican Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are both declaring they will win a race for the White House that remains anything but clear. More>>

Senate Candidate Deb Fischer Visits Siouxland

Deb Fischer Visits Siouxland Cafe

By: Shereen Mohammad smohammad@kcautv.com Nebraska's open Senate seat is making candidates sweat as they go head to head for a job in Washington. We spoke with Deb Fischer today at a local café after More>>

Romney Says America Is United Against Terrorism

Mitt Romney says the United States is indeed a united nation in its determination to halt terrorists and to protect freedom ``at home and across the world.'' More>>

Siouxland Women Fight for a Cure in Honor of Loved Ones

Nancy Brinker's promise to her sister started a global movement to raise awareness and education people about breast cancer. And she's inspiring women all across the world and here in Siouxland to fight for a cure. More>>

Clinton Speaks At Democratic National Convention

By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ A stirring speech by former President Bill Clinton and a surprise appearance by President Barack Obama unified the Democratic Party More>>

Biden To Make Obama's Case To Middle Class

It's time for Joe Biden to show why President Barack Obama is keeping him as his running mate. More>>

President Obama's Convention Speech Moved Indoors

Democratic officials say they're moving President Barack Obama's convention speech indoors tomorrow night because of the possibility of severe weather. More>>

Romney Says "World is Not A Safer Place" Since Obama Has Been President

Mitt Romney is reaching out to the thousands of military voters who live in and around Jacksonville, Fla. He told a crowd in Jacksonville today that the world ``is not a safer place right now,'' partly because of Iran's nuclear efforts. More>>

Both MItt Romney and President Obama to Visit Louisiana

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney visits Louisiana on Friday and President Barack Obama will visit on Monday. More>>

Mitt Romney Makes His Case To The Nation Thursday Night

Mitt Romney gave the political speech of his career as he accepted the Republican nomination for President Thursday night. Delegates believe he can turn around the sagging economy. More>>

VP Candidate Paul Ryan Addresses Nation From Republican National Convention

With a no-nonsense tone, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan embraced his role as Barack Obama's top agitator, and Mitt Romney's chief defender. More>>

The suspected "lone-wolf" shooter of the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colo. earlier today has been identified as PhD student James Holmes, who recently withdrew from his neuroscience studies at the Univesrity of Colorado before shooting up "The Dark Knight Rises" screening. More>>

Old Central High Graduate Repaints School Mural

Inside the auditorium of the Old Central High School is a mural painted in the school's honor. One of it's alum, George Olson recently repainted the mural. More>>

Strong Efforts are Made to Preserve a Prairie land Creature

It's a little noisy creature that is getting a second chance out on the prairie. The Prairie Rattlesnake is very rare to the rest of the rattlesnake family in Iowa with hot spots only found in the Northwest part of the state. More>>

Pinterest: Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Recipe for cheese stuffed Italian meatballs More>>

President Obama Speaks in Des Moines, IA Before Heading to Sioux City

President Barack Obama says Mitt Romney and the Republican Party are offering outdated ideas that are ill-suited for the United States today and in the future, and that the GOP doesn't have the answers to move the country forward. More>>

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