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Sioux City Council member expresses concern about possible federal Medicaid cuts

Bret Hayworth

The U.S. House has passed a budget that would eliminate approximately $700 billion from Medicaid, raising concerns of those who rely on the program.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 12.26.2024: Holidays can be good time for talking family finances; Rare gray fox found in Iowa; Drought could be likely in 2025 in Siouxland

Bret Hayworth

An image is shown that was shared online by Okoboji School District officials as they launched a 2023 campaign to build new facilities.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 11.7.2024: Only 2 of 7 bond issue measures pass in Northwest Iowa; Untreated wastewater flows into Missouri River at Sioux City; CO2 pipeline regulation in South Dakota will be more difficult

Bret Hayworth

Trail bicycling is a popular recreational purduit, and Cone Park in Sioux City, Iowa, opened some trails for bicyclists in 2024.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 9.9.2024: Sioux City new bicycling park draws race; Wicks named new Associate Judge in NW Iowa; Sioux City cycle shop former owner Albrecht dies; Sewage goes into Crawford County river

Bret Hayworth

The Queen II excursion boat is shown in this publicity photo from Explore Okoboji.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 5.23.2024: Death total caused by Iowa tornado rises to 4; Okoboji's landmark Queen II escapes damage after unmooring; Gas prices moving down and up

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 4.30.2024: Sioux City viaduct project will cost more than $150M; University of South Dakota settles lawsuit with Ghebrekidan; More tornado damaged Iowa counties added to disaster area;

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 4.4.24: High healthcare costs moving some South Dakotans to forgo procedures; Wet March helps Iowa drought woes; Changes could be on way for Medicaid postpartum care in Iowa

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

NEWS 7.7.22: Beef Packer Lawsuit, Manure Spill, Political Update, and More

Local News

Safe Schools Flash Drive, Milk Dump Update and MidAmerican Energy Response to Sierra Club Study

A show of support for teachers and school safety in the age of COVID-19 is planned for this weekend in Sioux City. SPM’s Sheila Brummer has more.An…

Local News

PM Newscasts 11.27.19: Snow, Mayor Pete, DNR Rescue and Iowa's Ride

Many Siouxlanders spent the day digging out from a winter storm that cancelled schools and dumped several inches of snow. Others, especially kids decided…