Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Good morning, Sioux City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux City is initiating a $65,955 construction project to build raised medians at a downtown quiet zone, impacting traffic with lane restrictions for 20 working days. SiouxlandProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 23-year-old Sioux City man, Lythung Thach, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for stealing a handgun from Fleet Farm and fleeing on a bicycle. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ A Woodbury County jury convicted Max Amyda of third-degree sexual abuse for videotaping and distributing footage of a female friend naked and unconscious. Sioux City Journal
- ➤ Mario Corona-Ruiz was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Michael Schwebach in Sioux City, with witness testimony detailing events leading up to the incident. Sioux City Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Midwest Dueling Pianos returns for a highly anticipated two-night engagement at Sioux City's Hard Rock Hotel, enhancing the casino's entertainment lineup. KTIV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Gateway Airport is set to receive $528,330 for improvements in the 2025 fiscal year, as part of a larger $9.28 million initiative to enhance various Iowa airports. SiouxlandProud
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center is set to receive its certificate of substantial completion soon, allowing occupancy and inmate intake to begin after final inspections. Sioux City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KTIV Sports Director Brad Pautsch shares a positive MRI result, announcing he's in good health for the next three months. KTIV
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Breakthrough T1D Walk in Sioux City 2024
Celebrate the achievements in Type 1 Diabetes research and support the community through a 1.5-mile walk at the Anderson Dance Pavilion.
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Whose Live Anyway - An Improvisational Comedy Show
Experience live improvisational comedy featuring the talented cast from television's 'Whose Line is it Anyway' at the Sioux City Orpheum.
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Mighty Mo Run: Sioux City's Endurance Challenge
Experience the thrill of competing in the Mighty Mo Run, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K, set against the vibrant Siouxland backdrop.
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IMA Tour Showcase: Sioux City with Sten Joddi
Experience the Iowa Music Awards Tour/Showcase featuring talented artist Sten Joddi and other performers at La Familia Nightclub.
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Mighty Mo Run - Half Marathon Event
Experience Sioux City’s premier running event with a half marathon, 5K, and fun activities for kids featuring flat and fast courses along the Missouri River Trail.
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~ Socrates
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