Sioux City News

It is the largest Powerball jackpot in history. Even though more people are playing and more money is at stake, the odds are always the same: 1 in 175,000,000. Sure, people say they understand.

Recognition isn't the goal of the Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools LiF Team, but in June the team will receive the 2013 Governor's Volunteer Award.

The High Plains and Rockies from Montana to western Nebraska and New Mexico are in the grip of a serious drought.

If Council Bluffs is to bring home a Class 4-A medal from this week's state track meet, it is most likely to come in the boys discus.

In Des Moines, the temperature reached 94 degrees, breaking the old record of 93 from 1988.

The Iowa Department of Human Services will hold four public hearings on the governor's proposed health care plan in cities across the state in June.

The Aurelia Fire Department says no people or animals were hurt in the fire though they did need to administer oxygen to the owner.

Gusty winds, warm temperatures and low relative humidity levels will also create a high fire threat so avoid any outdoor burning as fires could spread rapidly.

As the chants and songs bounced around the state capitol rotunda, Minnesota State Troopers shuffled around trying to keep aisles open so lawmakers and media members could move around the massive crowd.

Iowa farmers hope to catch up on field work and get more corn and soybeans planted this week after several weeks of rain delay.

A Spencer couple who conspired to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine pled guilty last week in federal court in Sioux City.

The Minnesota Senate has voted to legalize gay marriage, putting the state on the brink of becoming the 12th to allow same-sex couples to marry.

When a gun was fired at Sioux City police officer Kevin McCormick two weeks ago, the only thing between him and those bullets was a windshield.

A memorial in downtown Sioux City Monday honored those who protect and serve our communities.

Governor Dennis Daugaard announced Monday that he will appoint David Anderson to the vacant seat in the State House of Representatives, representing District 16.

SIOUX CITY POLICE HAVE BEEN GIVING CITIZENS A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE WHAT OFFICERS DO ON THE JOB BY HOSTING A CITIZEN'S ACADEMY TWICE A YEAR.

Three men face charges, following a high speed chase through Sioux City Sunday afternoon.

The Sioux City Explorers wrapped up their exhibition schedule with an impressive 13-1 victory over Lincoln in their spring training finale.

The "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign allowed residents to place non-perishable food items in bags and place them next to their mailboxes this morning.

DEAR ABBY: My wife's niece is marrying a wonderful man of Greek descent this summer.