An investigation is underway after train derailment last night in Sioux County. It happened on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe track between Hull and Doon, one mile west of Highway 75 around 8:30. The sheriff’s office says about 26 cars of the 83-car train derailed. They posted drone video of the derailment on their Facebook page . Railroad officials say there were no hazardous chemicals on the rail cars. No one was hurt. Police say an officer fired at another vehicle after it struck the

More debate watch parties take place tonight in Woodbury County. The first leg of the second round of Democratic presidential debates is over, and now it's on to Night 2. Center stage features former Vice President Joe Biden who promises to not be as "polite" as he was in the last debate. Night 1 drew a bold line between moderates and progressives onstage. Supporters of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris plan to gather in Sioux City. There’s also a watch party event at the Eclipse Nightclub and Cabaret

Woodbury County is making strides towards having a new jail. Yesterday, Woodbury County supervisors approved an architecture contract with a firm that will put together a design for the $49.5-million-dollar jail. The county has cited infrastructure and overcrowding issues as reasons for a new building. The county is joining several others around the state that have recently worked to update and expand their facilities. Eight counties have completed new jails or major renovations since 2014. A

Sports gambling in Iowa now has an official start date. The state Racing and Gaming Commission has given 18 casinos the initial go-ahead to start taking bets at Noon on August 15 th , although some may start at a later date. However, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is not on that list. Officials with the Hard Rock says they plan to be on the agenda next month because they haven’t worked out all of the details with a partnership agreement with their sports book. Woodbury County Board of

The Democratic presidential candidates take the stage for the second round of debates tonight and tomorrow night in Detroit. Progressives Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren face off this evening for the first time in this campaign. Meanwhile, several other candidates will be scrambling for a breakout night to get back on voters' minds. Ten go tonight, another ten tomorrow night. Supporters of several of the candidates have planned watched parties in Sioux City. Look for a list below. Meanwhile,

072919 532 State regulators vote tomorrow on rules that would allow sports betting in Iowa. The legislature approved betting on college and professional sports earlier this year. If the guidelines are adopted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the first wagers could be made as soon as mid-August. Most of the rules cover casinos and companies that contract sports betting technology. The rules also tell casinos and race tracks to create designated areas for sports betting where people can

072919 504 In a couple of weeks, gamblers in Iowa can legally place bets on professional and college sporting events. Tomorrow the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is likely to approve rules for sports wagering and approve license applications made by 18 of Iowa’s 19 state-regulated casinos. One of them is the Sioux City Hard Rock Casino. Officials with the Iowa Medical Board says it’s rare for doctors to face disciplinary action like a Sioux City plastic surgeon faces. Late last week, the

072919 432 State regulators will vote tomorrow on rules allowing sports betting in Iowa. One of the venues is likely to be the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Sioux City. The legislature approved sports betting earlier this year. If the guidelines are adopted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, the first wagers could be made as soon as mid-August. Most of the rules cover casinos and companies that contract sports betting technology. The rules also tell casinos and race tracks to create

The Nebraska Natural Resources Department has asked a national dam safety organization to investigate the failure of the Spencer Dam during the March flooding. The Association of State Dam Safety Officials says the independent investigation is expected to take six months with a goal of improving the dam safety industry's best practices. Officials have said the northern Nebraska dam failed March 14 under a rush of ice chunks and high water in the Niobrara River. The wall of water and ice

072619 432 The execution date for a notorious Iowa drug kingpin who killed witnesses and children in 1993 has been scheduled for Jan. 15. Formerly of Britt, Iowa, Dustin Honken was convicted for the murders of five people, including a mother and her two young daughters. Honken is among five federal death row inmates whose execution dates were announced yesterday by the Justice Department. His trial was held in Sioux City. The announcement came as Attorney General Bill Barr directed federal