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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
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Road near Freedom Park being paved with unique material
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — A road in South Sioux City is being paved using plastic asphalt surface. This is the first road of its kind in the city and the State of Nebraska. A ceremony was held near Siouxland Freedom Park on Wednesday, adjacent to Foundry Road receiving the new asphalt. City officials said the road will use asphalt made from recycled plastic materials, such as plastic bags. This kind of asphalt is helping to lower the environmental impact of plastic while moving forward on infrastructure practices that are sustainable. Officials said about 2 million plastic bags were used to make the asphalt to pave Foundry Road. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Nebraska State Senator Glen Meyer attended the ceremony and spoke about the forward-thinking project. 'I want to commend South Sioux City and Lance (Hedquist) and the people involved who put this together. That's very innovative, you guys are forward-looking, you guys are trying to improve life and improve the situation in your community, and that's to be commended,' said State Sen. Glen Meyer (R,) District 17. Multiple countries such as Australia, India, and Swede,n have started to use the plastic asphalt method. South Sioux City Mayor Rod Koch said he hopes that this project could become a new trend for road paving. 'It's a good start, you've got to start somewhere. I think in those other countries I mention that are doing it, same as the United States, I think if we can prove that these are easier to maintain and this thing could catch fire, and we can find an easy way to do it and process it, and get it laid down. This could catch on, we don't know,' said Mayor Rod Koch. Officials said the paving project is expected to be done within the next two weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Man charged with homicide by motor vehicle after 2 people killed in Carroll County hit-and-run
CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — A man has been arrested after he allegedly killed two people in a hit-and-run in Carroll County. According to a release from the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened on April 14 at around 10:40 p.m. The crash happened at the intersection of 220th Street and Hawthorne Avenue. Officials said that when they arrived at the scene, they found a Hyundai Santa Fe that had been hit in a hit-and-run crash. There were three victims of the crash. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Officials identified the victims as Elvin Murillo Castro, 17, Carlos Murillo Castro, 24, and Pedro Castro Murillo, 55. Elvin and Pedro were killed in the crash, officials said. Carlos was transported to Des Moines via helicopter with serious injuries. Troy Bluml, 51, has been charged with two counts of homicide by motor vehicle and one count of serious injury by motor vehicle in connection to the crash. Officials said he turned himself in on June 11. He had previously been arrested on April 15 for leaving the scene of a fatal crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Blues music comes to Sioux City for River-Cade celebrations
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Anderson Dance Pavilion will host the River-Cade Roots Bluegrass Music Festival on June 14. The River-Cade Roots Bluegrass Music Festival is seven hours of live bluegrass music. The free event runs from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here This year, attendees can expect performances by Matchsellers, Ditchwater Bullfrogs, Ted & Alice, Mr. Jelly, and Midnight Wanderers. The social media post suggests to 'bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and a well-stocked cooler, then kick back and soak in the soulful sounds along the riverfront.' KCAU 9 is a proud sponsor of the River-Cade Roots Bluegrass Music Festival. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Cherokee man pleads not guilty to deadly head-on crash
BUENA VISTA COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) — A former Cherokee, Iowa, man accused of killing a person in a head-on collision entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday. According to court documents, Jorge Ortega-Ortega, 28, of Worthington, Minnesota, is charged with homicide by vehicle in the death of Roseannabelle Bumsted, 65, of Nemaha. Officials said Ortega-Ortega waived his right to a speedy trial. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Back on March 19, Ortega-Ortega was heading west on Highway 3 in Buena Vista County. He turned left into the eastbound lane while driving west, about nine miles east of Cherokee. Authorities said Ortega-Ortega drove past a 'No Passing' sign and stayed in the eastbound lane for around a mile before crashing into Bumsted's vehicle. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for August 14, and a jury trial is set for September 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
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Still Waiting Wednesday: Meet Loki 6/11/25
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Meet today's Stray of the Day! Meet Loki, a 3 to 4-year-old, Male, American Bulldog mix that weighs about 95-pounds. He was found on the 1800 block of Villa Avenue about one-month ago. The rescue said he's a strong guy that loves people. The rescue added he's the kind of dog who loves to run and play but also enjoys just chilling out on the couch sometimes. Loki is available for adoption now. Story continues below Top Story: Recent incident at Sac County Jail highlights need for new facility Lights & Sirens: Suspect shot at during pursuit in stolen vehicle, Dakota Co Sheriff says Sports: West Sioux boys soccer wins first-ever IHSAA State title with 2-1 OT win Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Loki has a few other friends that are looking for homes, cats and dogs alike! Feel free to check them out online or in person; Good Day Siouxland features one animal each day, so make sure to watch to see if we found your forever companion! If you've lost your pet, or if you're looking to adopt, you can check out the rescue's website at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
