Laila Freeman

2 days ago | siouxlandproud.com | Laila Freeman

ELK POINT, S.D. (KCAU) — On June 16, the Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales trial began in Elk Point. He’s accused of murdering Jordan Beardshear in April of 2023. Castellanos-Rosales is charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Beardshear at the Wellington at the Dunes apartments in Dakota Dunes. The pair had a child together. He was apprehended in Mexico after her death. The trial wrapped up on Wednesday, June 25.

2 days ago | siouxlandproud.com | Laila Freeman

JEFFERSON, S.D. (KCAU) — This July, Jefferson Beer Supply will be hosting Picklefest. Picklefest takes place on July 11, 12, and 13, giving the community a chance to embrace their love for pickles and pickle-inspired snacks!On Friday, July 11, there will be a food trailer, sno cones, and fireworks at dusk. On Saturday, there will be coffee, sno cones, and more food. Lastly, on Sunday, there will be a pickle brunch, coffee, and food from Antojitos Doña Carmen.

3 days ago | siouxlandproud.com | Maren Ewertz |Laila Freeman

NEBRASKA (KCAU) — The Dixon County Sheriff’s Office said someone has been arrested after they asked for help identifying a vehicle suspected to be involved in an attempted abduction. On Tuesday night, authorities said they were searching for a vehicle concerning an attempted abduction of a teenage boy in Ponca. On Wednesday morning, the Dixon County Sheriff’s Office said they located the vehicle in question in rural Ponca.

3 days ago | siouxlandproud.com | Laila Freeman

SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (KCAU) — A lane is blocked on southbound I-29 after a crash Wednesday morning. According to Iowa 511, between exit 143 and exit 141, the right lane of I-29 is blocked. In the camera feed, a semi can be seen on the side of the roadway, mostly in the ditch. Once this blockage resolves, this story will be updated.

3 days ago | siouxlandproud.com | Laila Freeman

(KCAU) — The Sioux City Explorers said one of their former broadcasters has passed away. Dave Nitz, who most recently broadcasted for Louisiana Tech (LA Tech), passed away at the age of 82, the college stated. Nitz announced for Explorers games for nine seasons, eventually signing off in 2017. “Our hearts are broken with the news of the passing of our former broadcaster Dave Nitz. He was a special man and influenced so many broadcasters in our league.