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120219 504 The three survivors of a South Dakota plane crash that killed nine members of an extended family from Idaho are in stable condition today. Brothers Jim and Kirk Hansen, who founded the nutritional and wellness products company Kyani, were killed. The crash also killed their father, Kirk Hansen's children, his sons-in-law, and Jim Hansen's son and grandson. Kirk's son Josh and Jim's son Matt and son-in-law Thomas Long survived. The family also ran a petroleum products distribution

120219 404 The three survivors of a South Dakota plane crash that killed nine members of an extended family from Idaho were in stable condition today, a family representative said. The survivors were being treated at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. The family was returning from an annual pheasant-hunting trip when the plane crashed Saturday in a cornfield near Chamberlain shortly after takeoff during a snowstorm. Brothers Jim and Kirk Hansen, who founded the nutritional and wellness

120219 304 The Sioux City Council will be asked today to approve a consulting services agreement related to the redevelopment of the historic Badgerow Building. City staff is proposing that the city enter into a contract with Chicago-based Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP) to assist with the process of selecting a developer for the project. According to documents filed with the city, interest in the Badgerow Building from "a variety of developers" continues to grow. The council approved a

This week on The Exchange, Presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg meets with potential caucus-goers in Siouxland. We have a report. Also, some of the Democratic candidates who are vying for an opportunity to oust US Senator Joni Ernst next year say they feel the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump should go forward. Also, former federal judge Mark Bennett talks about the legacy of the late Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady and the next

The three survivors of a South Dakota plane crash that killed nine members of an extended family from Idaho are in stable condition at a hospital in Sioux Falls. The family was returning from an annual pheasant-hunting trip when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff in during a winter storm warning Saturday near Chamberlain. The Sioux City Police Department is investigating a deadly car crash in Sioux City. A vehicle hit a poll around 8 a.m. on Lewis Blvd. and Glenn Avenue. The driver of the

An annual holiday tradition kicked off in downtown Sioux City on November 25, 2019. On opening night, people at the Ho-Chunk Centre could see an atrium filled with festivity. More than 70 creations of yule tide teamwork. If you add up all of the goodwill over the past 27 years, the Festival of Trees raised $388,000. “This year our local charity is Lila Mae’s House, a place for victims of human trafficking.” That’s Dr. Tom Molstad who helps coordinate this major event. The goal this year is $20

Many Siouxlanders spent the day digging out from a winter storm that cancelled schools and dumped several inches of snow. Others, especially kids decided to go sledding. Spencer, Iowa saw the biggest amount at ten-and-a-half inches, Spirit Lake, eight inches and the Sioux Gateway Airport almost six inches. Today’s sunny weather helped melt some of the snow on roads. However, with temperatures falling well below freezing tonight could create slick conditions. And, the Iowa DNR says a conservation

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and a couple hundred supporters braved a snow storm on Tuesday night to attend a town hall meeting at West Middle School in Sioux City. Buttigieg told the crowd he is the candidate who can unite the country. He also answered questions on many different topics including the national debt, vaping, the cost of living and rights for the LGBTQ community. A new national poll shows Buttigieg pulling into second place in the race for the White House. The poll released by

A big crowd packed downtown Sioux City for a festive event last night. The Holiday Lighted Parade showcased dozens of brightly decked out floats and characters. For many, it’s an annual tradition; including one mother who shared her thoughts with Siouxland Public Media along the parade route on Fourth Street. “I think I came maybe seven or eight different years and this is the busiest year I have ever seen. Who did you bring with you this year? Bodie is almost three and he’s energetic and the

A winter storm warning kicked in today at noon for Siouxland. The National Weather Service says parts of southeastern South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa could see 6 to 9 inches of snow with winds gusting up to 45 miles per hour. Several schools canceled or are letting students out early today in anticipation of the storm. As far as we know a town hall planned tonight in Sioux City with Democratic Candidate for President Pete Buttigieg is still on. That’s according to his Iowa