Bug bombs explode at local residence

No serious injuries were reported after a pilot light ignited a bug bomb that caused an explosion at this South Sioux City home Thursday.

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 …

Emerson-Hubbard FFA earns national honor

Emerson-Hubbard FFA's national-runnerup entry included (from left) Emelia Harral, Makayla Horak, Emily Stamm, Rachael Bousquet, Rylinn Mitchell and Ava Luber.

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 …

Local man arrested after contact with minor

James Wagner is arrested by South Sioux City Police Thursday afternoon. He faces a number of charges relating to cell phone contact with a teenage girl.

South Sioux City Police arrested a local man Thursday after he allegedly was found to be making contact with a minor girl via cell phone. According to a report released by Chief Steve Heide, an …

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Tri County Northeast sophomore Ally Belt sends the ball over the net as Briley Anderson looks on during Saturday’s D1-5 district final at Shelton High School. The Wolfpack lost in three sets to Shelton, who were the defending Class D-2 state champions, to end their season at 24-6.

Wolfpack falls in district VB final

Tri County Northeast to face Shelton on the road

Briley Anderson (from left) Joslyn Mackling and Kiya Tornez are all smiles after Tri County Northeast held off Cedar Catholic in a five-set thriller, winning the final set 15-9 to claim the D1-4 subdistrict title Tuesday at Emerson-Hubbard High School. The win advances the Wolfpack to Saturday’s district final, one win away from next week’s state volleyball tournament.

Rather than repeating history, TCNE netters make it

Area postseason volleyball results

Ponca junior Ava Brennan was the lone area runner to earn a medal at Friday’s State Cross Country Championships in Kearney. She finished eighth in the Class D girls race.

Brennan leads area effort at state cross country meet

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Obituaries

Linda Ellen Johansen, 83

Linda Ellen Johansen went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and her unwavering faith. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on …

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