Sioux City Fire Rescue Welcomes New Members
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Fire Rescue welcomed two members to the team Thursday. Casey Olson and Jonathan Walker spent the last year as probationary firefighters. They spent countless hours in the
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Sioux City Business Joins Toys for Tots
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - A new business stepped up this year to sponsor Toys for Tots, along with our sister station KPTH Fox 44. It's a partner you might not expect. It's not often you hear the buzz of a
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Maurices Joins Toys for Tots Campaign
A local clothing store is joining the effort to help put presents under the tree. You can drop off new and unwrapped gifts at Maurices in the Lakeport Commons from now until December 10th and Toys for Tots will distribute
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Siouxland Hospital Works to Improve Pre-Term Success
St. Luke's is teaming up with the March of Dimes to prevent premature births in Siouxland. The week the March of Dimes released it's second annual report card for treatment of premature births. Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota all received
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33rd Annual Great American Smokeout
(SIOUX CITY, IA) It's the 33rd Annual Great American Smokeout: your day to quit smoking. The American Cancer Society wants to help smokers quit forever, one day at a time. Russell Clingenpeel is
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Local Doctor Speaks Out About Mammogram Controversy
Controversial new recommendations say women should get mammograms starting at age 50. The recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say women 40 to 49 and over 74 don't need routine mammograms, but many disagree.
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Enrollment Up for Sioux City Schools
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Schools see more students this year than last, and numbers are even higher than we reported last week. Original reports put the new student number at 120 more than last year.
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Sioux City Schools Prepares to Move
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Schools Administration is on the move. Staff members are already packing their offices inside the Education Service Center on Pierce Street. The district bought Jackson Plaza
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Make-A-Wish Announces 2009 Lighting Contest
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is once again asking all Siouxland residents to light up their homes this holiday season. Their annual contest awards prizes to those with the best holiday light displays. Entries will be divided into six geographic regions.
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Tour of Homes Gives Public a Look at Whispering Creek
Experience Christmas at the Creek courtesy of the American Red Cross. This year's annual Tour of Homes gives you a chance to experience select homes in the Whispering Creek neighborhood.
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Leadership Summit Builds Skills in Youth
What started as an idea for North Middle School students has developed into an annual summit. The first annual Siouxland Youth Leadership Summit began Wednesday morning and will run though Thursday afternoon, teaching students how to become a leader.
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Police Update: Homicide Investigation
(SIOUX CITY, IA) We know more about Sioux City's fourth homicide of the year. Police responded to a disturbance at 815 8th Street in Sioux City around 3:00 PM Tuesday where a 60-year-old Asian man told
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Sioux City Police Break Down Language Barriers
(SIOUX CITY, IA) One issue police faced in this homicide case - a language barrier. Investigators had trouble communicating with the southeast Asian man who called 911. Sioux City Police are working to
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Police Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Police are looking for a man who robbed a Morningside mini mart at gun-point. The suspect is a white male in his late 20s, 5'10'' and 180 pounds. He's wearing a plaid shirt, blue jeans,
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BREAKING NEWS: Sioux City Police Update on Homicide Investigation
Sioux City Police are holding a press conference at 10:30 AM in to update media about a homicide at 815 8th Street Tuesday afternoon. They will also discuss the robbery of East End Mini Mart Tuesday night. Stay tuned to KMEG 14 News at Six for further coverage.
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Non-Profit Groups Deal with Tough Economic Times
Local non-profits come together to get fundraising pointers for surviving the slow economy. the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Siouxland chapter, celebrated National Philanthropy Day. They learned how to attract charitable gifts when
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Jobsite Entrapment Kills Worker in Dakota Dunes
A construction worker is dead after a job-site accident in Dakota Dunes Tuesday morning. The Union County Sheriff's office says a 27-year-old man was installing forms for a basement on Bluestem Trail
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Kids' Clues Helps Children Explore History
Siouxland kids had the opportunity to learn about Thanksgiving with a little bit of a history. Kids' Clues at the Sioux City Public Museum encourages children to play detective by creating a clue collector and
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Highway 20 Association Pushes for Continued Funding
(EARLY, IA) - As winter weather draws near, construction continues on Highway 20 across northwest Iowa. The US 20 Association is fighting to continue momentum on the project. "I grew up south of Galva
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Questions Remain Following Homicide
(SIOUX CITY, IA) A homicide in downtown Sioux City has police searching for answers. At 3:00 PM police were called to a disturbance at 815 8th Street in Sioux City where they say a 61-year-old Asian man
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Mammograms: New Guidelines
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Controversial new recommendations say women should get mammograms starting at age 50. But some local breast screening centers say 50 is not the new 40 when it comes to mammograms. New
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Bishop Heelan Schools Hold H1N1 Vaccine Clinic
Heelan students got their H1N1 vaccinations Monday. There were 1,200 doses available at the clinic. Nearly 1,000 kindergarten though 12 grade students were expected at the clinic. Siouxland District Health says H1N1 isn't the only health
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Norfolk, NE
Lacey Anderson: Family Reacts to Death
(NORFOLK, NE) Family and friends are mourning the death of a Norfolk teenager. 19-year-old Lacey Anderson disappeared in August. This weekend hunters found her body in Pierce County. Erika Thomas spent
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Downtown Partners Plans on New Business Model
Almost a week after announcing the closure of Downtown Partners, board members re-group. Members met Monday to put a timeline together for reorganization. As we first reported last week, on December
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Bronson Elementary Enjoys First Day in New Building
(BRONSON, IA) - More than 200 people showed up to help move Bronson Elementary from its old building to its new one. Principal Chad Shook says it took just less than two hours to move everything. Monday
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Two Arrested in Woodbury County Burglary
Two men are in the Woodbury County Jail for burglary. County deputies found 28-year-old Jeffrey Haines and 49-year-old Dennis Lockard at Icon Ag Solutions early Saturday morning after the security alarm
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High Hopes for Future Camp
It's not even built yet, but there are big dreams for Camp High Hopes. It will be a camp specifically for kids and adults with disabilities. KMEG 14's Sarah Te Slaa explains the need for a place like
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Festival of Trees Gets Norfolk in the Holiday Spirit
Northeast Community College in Norfolk is getting into the holiday spirit. The 9th annual Festival of Trees is underway at the Lifelong Learning Center on the campus. Norfolk retailers, non-profits,
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Honor Flight - Forever Heroes: Cathy Mueller
(KINGSLEY, IA) - We've featured the incredible journey that is Honor Flight on KMEG 14. It is truly amazing how veterans pack so much in to just one day. Even more amazing, though, is the work that goes
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Hockey Tournament Brings Big Business to Siouxland
The numbers are in and the USHL fall classic gave Sioux City a million dollar boost. According to the Sioux City Sports AAuthority the annual event generated $1.4 Million in revenue for local businesses
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South Dakota Smoking Ban Goes to a Vote
South Dakota's smoking ban is going to a vote. The decision was made shortly after closing arguments in Pierre Friday. The judge ruled petitioners had 240 more signatures than needed to put the issue
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Death by Duster: Lessons Learned from Tragedy
(SIOUX CITY, IA) It's a mother worst nightmare - to get a knock at the door saying your son is dead. Dealing with the death of a loved one can be even harder when it's unexpected. The body of 27-year-old
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KMEG 14 Kicks off "Coats for Kids"
(NORTH SIOUX CITY, SD) - KMEG 14 kicked off its annual "Coats for Kids" campaign Friday. Alorica in North Sioux City, SD is partnering with WinnaVegas Casino, Mercy Medical Center, Davenport Cleaners and
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H1N1 Clinic Planned for Sioux City Students
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Community Schools will host its first H1N1 vaccine clinic Saturday, November 21st from 9am-12pm at West Middle School in Sioux City. Because of the number of students in
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H1N1 Death Toll Continues to Climb
Three more deaths have been reported in Iowa. Two adults from Linn County and one from Black Hawk County. That brings the total to nineteen deaths in Iowa. There has also been another H1N1 related death
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Dakota County Residents Come out in Droves fro H1N1 Vaccine
Homer Community School had 600 doses of H1N1 vaccine available Friday. The hallways were packed with people relieved to now have some piece of mind and protection against the flu bug. Pat Foust, Director
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Hinton Iowa Facility Gets a Boost from Vision Iowa
A planned environmental education center in Hinton receives a big boost. The project has received an I-jobs Vision Iowa grant for $85,0000. The total cost of the project is $500,000. The project includes
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New Development in South Dakota's Contested Smoking Ban
A new development in court Thursday, in the case of South Dakota's disputed smoking ban law. Thursday, a judge ruled the law can be referred to a public vote. However, the question remains whether or
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Convington Elementary Super Stackers Aim to Set Record
The sounds of speed, agility, and concentration where heard 'round Covington Elementary School. The South Sioux City 'Stackers' were just one group of thousands around the country trying to get into
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Lawton Bronson Elementary Makes Big Move
Lawton Bronson students, staff, and teachers are finally making a big move. The district's new school is now finished. Seven teachers with over twenty years of experience did the honors of cutting the
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More H1N1 Clinics in Sioux City
Two more vaccination clinics have been scheduled in Sioux City. The first clinic is scheduled for November 21st at West Middle School starting at 9:00am. The second has will be from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on
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Honor Flight Forever Heroes: Warren Hobbs
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - As we celebrate Siouxland Honor Flight and the Greatest Generation, KMEG 14 is previewing "Honor Flight - Forever Heroes" and sharing interviews we could not fit in the special. One
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Iowa Confronts "Operating While Texting"
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - It is a dangerous roadway epidemic: texting while driving. In a special report, KMEG 14's Jeremy Maskel investigates why Siouxland drivers get off-the-hook when "Operating While Texting." Plain
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Siouxland Sees Court Layoffs
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Dramatic budget cuts announced Thursday have a significant impact on Siouxland court employees. "This one of the darker days I think in the judicial branch," said District 3 Chief
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Iowa Courts Cut 205 Positions
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - The Iowa Supreme Court announced Thursday it will eliminate 205 positions statewide and cut another 58 employees' hours as part of an $11,000,000 budget cut. This comes on top of furlough
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Holiday Hiring: Perfect Gift for Unemployed
(SIOUX CITY, IA) As local unemployment grows, seasonal sales do mean holiday hiring. With 43 shopping days left until Christmas, a job may be the ideal gift for the unemployed. And some retailers are
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Downtown Partners Members Cry Foul Over Closure
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Some Sioux City business owners are voicing frustration over Downtown Partners' board of directors decision to close and reorganize. We first broke the story Tuesday on KMEG 14 NEWS
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Cherokee, IA
Cherokee WWII Veterans: Holiday Reflection
(CHEROKEE, IA) Veterans Day is a day set aside to honor our nation's brave soldiers and fallen heroes. Men from the greatest generation celebrated in Cherokee. "Without them we wouldn't be sitting here
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Hinton, IA
Farmers Cooperative Fire in Hinton
(HINTON, IA) Breaking news in Hinton, Iowa: rural fire crews were called to the Farmers Cooperative. There was a small fire in one of the two corn dryers. What could have been a dangerous situation in
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Honor Flight Forever Heroes: Vinton Hayden
(SIOUX CITY, IA) More than 300 Siouxland veterans have traveled to the World War II memorial with Siouxland Honor Flight. It gives heroes a free trip to Washington DC. Jeremy Maskel has the story of one
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$10,000 Gift for Camp High Hopes
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Powell Broadcasting gave an early holiday present to Camp High Hopes: $10,000 for its new camp. The money will go toward building facilities campers can use year-round. Camp High Hopes
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Future USD Med Students Attend Scrubs Camp
(VERMILLION, SD) Future USD med students spent the day at Scrubs Camp. The university invited nearly 300 high schoolers from throughout the tri-state to campus to learned about the medical field. The
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Mercy Medical Center on Prestigious List
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Mercy Medical Center is on a list including hospitals like the Mayo Clinic. Mercy is one of 24 hospitals in the country to be recognized by the American Association of Blood Banks. It's
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Red Cross Brings 'Touch of Home' to Soldiers
(SIOUX CITY, IA) A project called Touch of Home is helping Siouxland military families get into the holiday spirit. The American Red Cross, Pioneer Bank, Siouxland soldiers, and Pitney Bowes are all collecting
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WIT Veterans Day Flag Ceremony
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The American flag was the focus of a ceremony at Western Iowa Tech. Members of the school's Military and Veterans Club invited the 185th Air Refueling Wing Color Guard to campus. The guard
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Cherokee, IA
Cherokee Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast
(CHEROKEE, IA) Hy-Vee saluted our nation's soldiers with its 3rd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Veterans in Cherokee dined on biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon and coffee. The buffet is a company-wide thank-you
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Heelan and Homer H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
(SIOUX CITY, IA) The Bishop Heelan School system is having an H1N1 vaccination clinic. It's scheduled for Monday, November 16th at the Heelan High School gym. There are two sessions: high school students
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Downtown Partners Will Close to Reorganize
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Major changes are coming to a group promoting Sioux City's downtown. Downtown Partners will close December 1st and reorganize during the coming two months, says Board of Directors
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State, Union Reach Agreement: 479 Jobs Saved
(DES MOINES, IA) - State union representatives reached an agreement to save 479 jobs Monday. Those include correctional officers, parole and probation officers, as well as workers in the human services
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Sioux City Schools See Enrollment Increase
The Sioux City School District has first enrollment increase in six years. The district has 120 more students this year, than last. Since 2004 the district was losing an average of 137 students per year.
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United Way Brings Sitcom Superstar to Sioux City
The Women's Power Lunch is welcoming a sit-com superstar to this year's event. Two time emmy-award winning actress and mother of four, Patricia Heaton will be this year's special guest. United Way
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Iowa Courts Force Furloughs
(DES MOINES, IA) - Starting next month, roughly 1,600 court employees must take unpaid leave on days between December 4th and June 18th. Each day offices close saves about $335,000. The Woodbury County
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Sioux City Police Welcome Citizen Academy Grads
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Sioux City Police welcomed 25 new alumni to its citizen academy Tuesday. Family and friends gathered with officers to celebrate at Bev's On The River. In the last 11 weeks participants
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Shoes for Veterans: Providing Bare Necessities
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Veterans Day may be Wednesday but Iowa Workforce Development celebrated a day early with its 2nd Annual 'Shoes for Veterans' event Tuesday. The salute to veterans included much more than
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Center For Siouxland: Automated Accessibility
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Center For Siouxland will soon be more accessible for all of Siouxland. "It's very difficult navigating through two doors in a wheelchair, especially in a power wheelchair. We have
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Gov. Culver Hands Out Housing Money
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Governor Chet Culver handed out more than $1,000,000 to build affordable housing Tuesday. Sioux City will see a piece of that pie. Siouxland Habitat for Humanity will receive more than
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Western Iowa Tech Students Raise Money for the Food Bank of Siouxland
Students at Western Iowa Tech are collecting donations for the Food Bank of Siouxland. The school's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is hosting a silent auction Monday through Wednesday. Members are raising
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Heart Gallery on Display at the Woodbury County Courthouse
The Heart Gallery of Iowa is on display in Woodbury County Courthouse. November is National Adoption Month, and that's why the heart gallery is here in Siouxland. It's a traveling photography exhibit
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Siouxland Sleep-Out Raised Thousands for Homelessness
The numbers are in from Friday night's 5th annual Siouxland Sleep out. KMEG 14 was one of the proud sponsors. Steve Long was one of those sleeping out Friday night, and he says it gives you a whole new
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A Couple Escapes a Norfolk House Fire
A bad connection on a lighting fixture started a house fire in Norfolk. It happened just before 3 am Monday morning on East Klug Street. The homeowners woke up to smoke detectors and were able to escape
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One Person is Wounded in a Rural Nebraska Shooting
A man was shot outside Maskell, Nebraska just before 6 Monday night. A neighbor close to the scene told KMEG 14, two brothers from Obert were trapping in a field north of Highway 12. One of the them
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Gov. Palin Returns to Sioux City
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will return to Sioux City next month. Barnes and Noble is hosting a book signing for Palin's autobiography,
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Developer Files Application for Lyon Co. Casino
(LYON COUNTY, IA) - Lyon County, IA sent its application for a new casino to Des Moines, Monday. The company pushing the new resort wants to build a $110 million operation near the South Dakota border.
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Sewage Treatment Project Sees Several Change Orders
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - As Sioux City's Wastewater Treatment Plant project moves forward, the city council is seeing more contract change orders for work. Monday, council members approved several hundred thousand
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IA Tourism Spending Up, Sioux City Sees Positive Signs
(SIOUX CITY, IA) - Tourists spent more money in Iowa last year despite the down economy, according to the U.S. Travel Association. The Iowa Legislature says tourism employs 65,000 Iowans throughout the
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Beating the Odds: Casinos Fight H1N1
(SIOUX CITY, IA) Casinos aren't taking any chances when it comes to protecting customers from H1N1. Whether you're hitting the slots at the boat or on the strip, casinos are beating the odds when it comes
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Iowa Reports Two New H1N1 Deaths
(DES MOINES, IA) - The Iowa Department of Public Health reports two additional H1N1 related deaths. Victims are from Polk County. Officials report both had risk factors that increased the chance of
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St. Luke's Named Preferred Siouxland Hospital
St. Luke's Regional Medical Center is now Siouxland's preferred hospital. The National Research Corporation honored St. Luke's with the Consumer
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