Feb 18, 2025 · Hydrants trickled. Pumps and treatment plants lost power. Chemical contaminants were sucked into pipes, requiring extensive and costly work. In Paradise alone, where the 2018 Camp Fire killed at least 85 people and destroyed more than 18,000 structures, rebuilding the drinking water system is expected to cost $125 million and take three-and-a half more years.

Nov 25, 2024 · SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — KCAU 9 News is sorry to report that evening Anchor Sophie Erber will be leaving the station.. Sophie has accepted an anchor position in Colorado Springs, and her last day at KCAU 9 will be on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28.

Dec 19, 2024 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KCAU) – The national title pursuit for Nebraska Huskers Volleyball remains intact as Big Red is just hours away from its NCAA National Semifinal matchup with fellow Big Ten member Penn State. Nebraska is set to make its second consecutive NCAA National Semifinals appearance, where the Huskers will face the Nittany Lions. The […]

Feb 27, 2025 · SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Here’s a look at our local IGHSAU regional finals highlights and scores from February 26th, 2025: Hinton 49, Westwood 35 Central Lyon 69, West Fork 53 Newell-Fonda 71, Coon Rapids-Bayard 40 Rock Valley 65, Pocahontas Area 51 Newell-Fonda Mustangs and Central Lyon Lions with state qualifier banners. (Image Courtesy: Newell …

Mar 2, 2025 · UNION COUNTY, South Dakota (KCAU) — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with an investigation. Authorities said in a Facebook post that the incident occurred in the early morning of March 1 in Alcester, South Dakota. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for any surveillance footage, Ring camera or any information between the hours of 1 …

Mar 11, 2025 · LE MARS, Iowa (KCAU) — A dog has died as a result of a kennel fire in Le Mars. According to a release from the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department, they were called about a supposed chicken coop that was on fire at around 5:05 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Mar 11, 2025 · One person has died after a fatal two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Highway 75 just outside of Sioux City. According to a release from the Sioux City Police Department, officers were dispatched at about 8:39 a.m. on March 11 for a report of an accident in the 5300 block of Highway 75N. There, they found a Dodge pickup truck that was flipped upside down, …

Mar 2, 2025 · WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) – The Sioux City Metros captured the MHSHL State Title with a 6-3 victory over the Des Moines Capitals. Tegan Doelman tallied a hat-trick for the second consecutive game while Ryan Hedquist, Karson Fitch, and Noah Graham each found the back of the net. Hedquist also notched four assists. Cameron […]

Mar 7, 2025 · Sioux City residents and business owners could soon be facing a property tax increase, much to the dismay of city council members. City leaders are considering a 7% property tax hike for residential properties that would be a $48 increase per $100,000 of valuation. Business could see a 4.3% increase for businesses, that's a raise of $62 all starting in fiscal …

Feb 8, 2025 · SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — UPDATE (10:57 a.m.): Officials have identified the man who was killed in a crash on Transit Avenue Friday night. The victim of the crash was identified by police as Brady Locke, 22, of Sioux City.