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By Staci DaSilva sdasilva@kcautv.com This year was supposed to be easy for Lake City's Mackenzie Gorden. She entered the school year just 6 credits short of graduating and was already voted captainMore>> Mackenzie lost the use of her legs after a car accident in June of last year.More>> By: Scott Larson slarson@kcautv.com For over 150 years, the Sioux City Police Department has been serving and protecting Sioux City. And now, that history is on display for all to appreciate. OverMore>> Sioux City Police Museum features vintage technology, badges, uniforms, and moreMore>> ![(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)]( "(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)")
(Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com MOORE, Okla. (AP) _ The Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office says a growing death toll from a massive tornado that struck outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoonMore>> 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>> By: ABC News news@kcautv.com A mammoth tornado carved a trail of destruction through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, killing at least 37 people and ripping apart two elementary schools today, localMore>> Medical examiner says 51 dead, more casualties expectedMore>> By: Scott Larson slarson@kcautv.com Sioux City's famous "French Fries" sculpture is returning in a new spot downtown. The fries went into storage over five years ago and ony Monday, they were movedMore>> They're back! The "Sioux City" sculpture, more commonly referred to as "French Fries," has been moved to a new spot downtown.More>> By: Diana Johnsen djohnsen@kcuatv.com It's a sigh of relief for 32 workers at Simonsen Iron Works in Spencer. Over a week ago, employees were told the plant was closing. "After I got home, thinkingMore>> Thurston Manufacturing Company buys Simonsen Iron Works and saves over 30 jobs. More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News (AP) Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents. Branstad has opposed expanding theMore>> Gov. Terry Branstad says he is prepared to work on a compromise plan for how Iowa delivers health care to low-income residents.More>> Shelter at Cook Park now the Leslie B. Triplett Center
By: Sam Doerr sdoerr@kcautv.com A former Sioux City construction worker is receiving a major honor from the city. Leslie B. Triplett was a staple in the community until he passed away in 2010. TodayMore>> A former Sioux City construction worker is receiving a major honor from the city.More>> By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News news@kcautv.com OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ A large tornado hit near Oklahoma City, part of a series of severe storms expected across portions of the Midwest. Television footageMore>> A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.More>> By Sam Doerr sdoerr@kcautv.com There's a unique volunteer opportunity at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's in Sioux City: Cuddling! The baby cuddling program is meant to help babies in the intensive careMore>> Volunteers act as an extension of a nurse and can sing to the babies, read to them or just hold them.More>>
By: Tim Seaman
tseaman@kcautv.com
Indiana Wesleyan ended the basketball season Tuesday night as NAIA D2 women's basketball champions. Wesleyan outscored Davenport, MI 40-20 in the second half to win 61-43 at the Tyson Events Center. The two teams upset Siouxland favorites Morningside and Northwestern in semifinal round play Monday. Wesleyan shot 50% from the field (21-42) on the way to winning the 2013 title. Indiana Wesleyan also won the 2007 title. That's the last a team not from the Great Plains Athletic Conference won the D2 women's title.
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