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A one-city ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by First Lady Melania Trump is in effect Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/one-city-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine-brokered-by-first-lady-melania-trump-is-effect/ 

Special needs teacher accused of pouring hot sauce on student’s tongue as a punishment https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/special-needs-teacher-accused-pouring-hot-sauce-students-tongue-punishment/ 

Couple sentenced for trafficking protected wildlife items, including tiger pelt and lion teeth Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/couple-sentenced-trafficking-protected-wildlife-items-including-tiger-pelt-lion-teeth/ 

Halloween costumes may make for cute photos, but veterinarians are reminding pet owners to watch for signs their dogs or cats are uncomfortable. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/veterinarian-warns-pet-owners-watch-halloween-costume-stress/

South Dakota health department reminds hunters of gun safety rules https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/south-dakota-health-department-reminds-hunters-gun-safety-rules/ 

A recent campaign ad about transgender rights from Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek is getting backlash from a Statehouse colleague and others in the LGBTQ community. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/iowa-legislator-criticizes-turek-campaign-ad-transgender-issues/

Clouds will loom overhead Tuesday morning, peeks of sunshine are likely Tuesday afternoon. Shower chances are expected to increase from here. More details in your latest forecast >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/peeks-sunshine-tuesday-more-chances-rain-way/ 

Brett Lindstrom, a longtime Republican now running under the newly established America First Party, is seeking to become the state’s next governor. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/election-2026-brett-lindstrom-talks-about-his-third-party-bid-governor-how-he-feels-about-trump-gop/ 

Midwest families feel squeeze as inflation outpaces national average https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/midwest-families-feel-squeeze-inflation-outpaces-national-average/ 

473 empty chairs for 473 lives stolen: Iowa display honors domestic violence victims READ HERE >>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/27/473-empty-chairs-473-lives-stolen-iowa-display-honors-domestic-violence-victims/ 

Mitchell House, Sioux City’s 10-bed nonprofit hospice home providing 24/7 end-of-life care, is expected to host its “Slice of Comfort” fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 8 Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/around-siouxland-mitchell-house-hosting-slice-comfort-fundraiser/ 

It was a rainy way to start the workweek. Will rain chances continue this week? To view the full forecast https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/several-rain-chances-ahead-this-week-with-warmer-temperatures/ 

Two Northwest Iowa school districts discuss the possibility of grade-sharing Read more >>>>

A settlement agreement was reached between a former Sioux City Community School District superintendent and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Read More >>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/iowa-board-educational-examiners-reach-settlement-regarding-former-superintendent-paul-gausman/ 

It's a packed house here at Sioux City City Council, where they are discussing the annexation and rezoning of land in the Morningside area for residential development. Residents are here speaking their opinion on the matter. Tune in tonight at News 4 at 10 to see what happens at today's meeting.

Knox County Sheriff's Office says truck was submerged about 200 feet from shore.

An Indiana 2-year-old suffered a catastrophic brain injury after police say he was exposed to a drug called 7-OH.

Nebraskans will have the final say Nov. 3 on whether to legalize and regulate online sports betting as advocates and opponents clash in the final days of the 2026 race. Read more: https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/online-sports-betting-supporters-opponents-clash-before-nebraskans-get-final-say-nov-3/ 

Families planning to take their dog trick-or-treating are being urged to take precautions to avoid a stressful evening.

More information has been released more information on a homicide in a rural area and resulted in a pursuit and a trooper-involved shooting. Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/nebraska-state-patrol-releases-additional-information-homicide-trooper-involved-shooting-investigations/ 

Calling all ghouls, goblins and ghosts! It’s that time of year again. This is your guide to some spook-tastic events taking place in Siouxland this October. Read More>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/05/list-halloween-events-taking-place-siouxland-2026/ 

'Star Trek' actor Walter Koenig dies at 90, reports say Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/star-trek-actor-walter-koenig-dies-90-reports-say/ 

Nebraska authorities say that after the Sioux City man was struck by the first vehicle, he was "thrust into the eastbound lane of travel where he was struck by a second vehicle." Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/sioux-city-man-dies-nebraska-crash/ 

Two people, including a 7-year-old boy, have died following a South Dakota crash

Trial set for Northwest Iowa man charged in infant’s death

Candidates make final appeals to voters before election day Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/election-2026-flood-backemeyer-trade-jabs-over-residency-closing-campaign-push/ 

Crews responded to an explosion in Canton early Monday, October 26.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he wouldn’t be offended if some Republicans didn’t want to campaign with him. Read more >> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/thune-makes-final-push-red-states-he-scrambles-save-republicans-senate-majority/ 

Attorney General Marty Jackley, a Sturgis resident with a background in farming, ranching and law, is running as the South Dakota Republican congress candidate. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/political-pulse-attorney-general-marty-jackley-hopes-bring-law-ag-background-congress/

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/singer-chris-brown-set-be-sentenced-over-bottle-attack-london-nightclub/ 

Eric Bauza, the modern voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and more, dies at 46 https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/eric-bauza-modern-voice-bugs-bunny-daffy-duck-more-dies-46/ 

Catholic bishops regret White House prayer photo with Trump, say it was used politically https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/catholic-bishops-regret-white-house-prayer-photo-with-trump-say-it-was-used-politically/ 

One dead in a single-vehicle crash near Yankton https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/one-dead-single-vehicle-crash-near-yankton/ 

POLL: Which of the following kinds of Halloween candy is your favorite? Vote Here >>> https://www.ktiv.com/poll/ 

Last week, we asked which of the following options is your go-to fall drink this time of year? We received over 300 responses to this poll and the answers are included in this post.

FBI arrests man accused of orchestrating 14-year-old girl’s suicide over Discord https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/fbi-arrests-man-accused-orchestrating-14-year-old-girls-suicide-over-discord/ 

Couples looking for Halloween costume inspiration in South Dakota may be taking a page from the Addams family this year. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/gomez-morticia-addams-top-south-dakotas-most-searched-couples-costumes/

USDA invests more than $75 million in South Dakota rural communities https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/26/usda-invests-more-than-75-million-south-dakota-rural-communities/ 

Staff at the Quad Cities VA Clinic in Davenport gathered to honor local World War II veteran Myron Swanson as part of a special milestone celebration. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/23/quad-cities-va-clinic-honors-100-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran/ 

Lowdog was last seen Sept. 18 in Dupree. Family members said he has not called, texted or appeared on social media since that day. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/24/family-searches-answers-month-after-jory-lowdog-vanishes-dupree/ 

Large fire at seafood processing plant prompts evacuations in Oregon city. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/large-fire-seafood-processing-plant-prompts-evacuations-oregon-city/ 

The Le Mars Community Theatre is bringing gothic horror to the stage with Jekyll & Hyde at the Playhouse in Le Mars. Read more>>https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/20/around-siouxland-le-mars-community-theatre-bringing-jekyll-hyde-life/ 

On Saturday, generations of South Dakotans instrumental in the state’s music scene were inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/musicians-djs-venues-more-inducted-into-sd-rock-rollers-hall-fame/ 

Dance marathon pairs students with patients called “Miracle Kids” Read More>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/24/creighton-students-dance-raise-money-childrens-nebraska/ 

Dog owners brought their pets to the Hastings Dog Park on Saturday for the annual “Howl-O-Ween” celebration Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/howl-o-ween-event-draws-dog-owners-hastings-park/ 

One example is a turtle known as “Big Dude,” a familiar presence at exotic pet surrender events. His owners had him for 30 years before they retired and bought an RV. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/24/life-happens-exotic-pets-get-second-chance-surrender-event/ 

Le Mars American Legion host 3rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Read more >>>>

Cedar Rapids Fire Department says no one was hurt or killed in an explosion and fire at the Quaker Oats facility in downtown Cedar Rapids. Read More>>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/24/update-no-one-hurt-after-fire-explosion-quaker-oats-downtown-cedar-rapids/ 

The #12 Dordt Defenders keep their winning streak alive with a 41-13 win against Mount Marty Lancers!!

MUSTANGS DOMINATE BULLDOGS IN GPAC PLAY Morningside takes a 40 point victory over Concordia for the 7th win of the season. MORE HERE >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2026/10/25/mustangs-stampede-through-bulldogs-40-point-victory/