Citing frustration with a variety of issues, longtime Dakota County Sheriff Chris Kleinberg told the Dakota County Star on Monday that he’s had enough. Kleinberg, 60, is stepping down as the …
In our last podcast before the holidays, Mike recaps the top news stories of the year in Dakota County. The podcast will take the holidays off and we'll be back with a new podcast on Jan. 9, 2026. …
Student-athletes from high schools in the Dakota County Star coverage area were recognized recently for their academic efforts. The students were part of the Fall Academic All-State Awards list …
Recent events in the world of college football have been something of concern for everybody who enjoys the sport, and this week, Mike sits down with fellow enthusiast Travis Morgan to discuss the …
Families and parishioners of St. Michael’s Catholic Church received word late last week that their school, which has been in operation for 75 years, will close its doors at the end of the …
The recent announcement of results from the annual AQuESTT classifications by the Nebraska Department of Education was chock full of good news for South Sioux City superintendent Dr. Rony Ortega. …
The Dakota County Star has started the “Project Warm Hearts” winter coat drive with Haven House Family Services Center in South Sioux City to help out those whose lives have been impacted …
A 23-year-old man is in custody for an attempted murder at The Laundry Room and may be involved in other assaults at the same location. According to the South Sioux City Police Department, …
The City of South Sioux City has been awarded $610,592 through the 2025 Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Works Program to support …
Cardinal Christmas. Baskets has been a South Sioux City tradition for almost 80 years, helping those in need during this holiday season. Mike sits down with Angie Klemmensen to talk about the …
The winter sports season is not far away, and Mike sits down with South Sioux City girls wrestling coach Evan Bohnet to talk about the Lady Cardinals team and the explosive growth of girls wrestling …
An Iowa man driving the wrong way on Highway 77 was killed in an accident at the Kingsbury Interchange Sunday evening. According to the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, a two-vehicle …
With Veterans Day happening this week, a lot of activity has been going on at Siouxland Freedom Park. Mike sits down with the park's marketing and outreach director, Emily Vondrak, to discuss what's …
It has been said that every time someone dies, a library worth of information goes with them. Preserving the history of war-time memories is something that many veterans feel is important to …
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued a partial distribution of November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, following guidance from the U.S. …
Mike Newhouse had a few moments Tuesday before hosting a Veteran’s Day program in front of the Vietnam Memorial wall at Siouxland Freedom Park to look back. In the fall of 2007, a …
Authorities from four law enforcement organizations combined to bring a local man to justice Monday evening. According to a release from the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, the South Sioux …
South Sioux City Mayor Rod Koch drops by to chat up some of the latest issues in town, including housing, wastewater treatment and...chickens? Click here for this week's Dakota County Star …
The Nieman family were hoping to bomb some bugs in their house, but got a little more than they bargained for. South Sioux City firefighters were called to a residence at 323 West 23rd Street …
The Emerson-Hubbard FFA Agricultural Issues Forum team received a silver rating at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo last week in Indianapolis, Ind. Their issue titled, "Insects: What's …