Dean Welte
Digital Content Manager

Dean Welte joined KTIV in October of 2018 and works as the station's Digital Content Manager
Dean was born and raised in Sioux City. He graduated from North High in 2013 and went on to study journalism at the University of South Dakota.
He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and a minor in English.
Dean started out as a Multimedia Producer when first starting at KTIV. In September of 2019, he was promoted to the position of Social Media & Digital Content Manager before going on to become the station Assistant News Director in May of 2022. Dean then became KTIV's Digital Content Manager in January 2023.
Have any story ideas? Dean can be reached at dwelte@ktiv.com.
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Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
The driver of the stolen Camry fled the scene, according to authorities.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 11:16 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
One of the people police are looking for, Faron Starr, was arrested last year for a stabbing in Sioux City.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:20 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
Police have identified the man killed earlier this week in a Sioux City, Iowa shooting.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 4:05 AM CST
|By Dean Welte and KTIV Staff
The man was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
On Friday, Scott was supposed to have events in Jefferson and Carroll with a town hall also planned for Saturday at a Pizza Ranch in Storm Lake.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
The county sheriff says they are still investigating this incident with help from other law enforcement agencies.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Other schools in the area were put on lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Court documents state the pursuit started just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Officials say the moose will likely turn and head back north after not finding any females in Iowa.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
One man was seriously injured and another was arrested after a stabbing in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Previously, Kassel had pleaded not guilty and was set to go to trial on Oct. 17, 2023.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Several train cars could be seen hanging off a bridge in North Sioux City, South Dakota.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
A man who went on a string of robberies across Siouxland last year has received his verdict.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte and Jordan Gartner
A driver is recovering after crashing their vehicle into multiple parked cars to avoid hitting a deer.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Authorities say the pursuit started near the city limits of Hinton, Iowa, and ended in a cul-de-sac.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 8:09 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The two were last seen Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:02 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The body was recovered Tuesday night.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The rollover happened just before midnight in rural Cherokee County, Iowa.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte and Gray News staff
An undercover officer confirmed with the suspect that they wanted the 7-year-old killed. The teen also allegedly confirmed the name of the child, their home and address, and at what time the child would be at the house.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
One man has been charged after an early-morning pursuit that started in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The bank robbery happened back in 2021.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 7:49 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Two people are dead and another is seriously injured after a pursuit in South Dakota ended in a crash.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
A son has been accused of killing his mother in Sheldon, Iowa.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The accident is currently under investigation by the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office and no further details will be released at this time.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:33 PM CST
|By Dean Welte and Gray News staff
Authorities say two Honduran nationals were found in possession of a dead American bald eagle.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:20 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
Authorities says more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:12 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
The point of the STEM BEST + HD Program is to encourage partnerships between schools and businesses across Iowa so students can gain career-linked learning opportunities.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:12 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
The governor’s directive goes into effect immediately.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 3:10 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
Prosecutors say in May 2020 the man fatally shot his stepson.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte and Emily Van de Riet
A woman in rural Iowa died this week after she was attacked by her own five dogs, authorities said.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
This report only contains preliminary information, as the investigation continues details may be changed or added.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 12:21 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
The initial incident occurred outside a Sioux City Walmart in Singing Hills Blvd.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened at about 3:30 p.m. Friday in Cherokee.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
No major details have been revealed about the case.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
No major injuries were reported due to the standoff.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
On April 11, Liliana Gutierrez was sentenced for one count of accessory after the fact, and two counts of reckless use of a firearm.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte and Nick Reis
This is a developing situation, we'll update this article as we learn more.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By Dean Welte
In total, authorities believe she took $64,076 from Dave’s Glass Company.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 11:27 AM CDT
|By Dean Welte
A once-in-a-lifetime discovery was made in northwest Iowa when a man working on a construction site in Sheldon found a woolly mammoth tooth.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 12:36 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
Police in northwest Iowa have charged a man with attempted murder.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 11:15 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
The suspect was arrested last week and posted a $10,000 bond on Feb. 18. He was released pending future court appearances.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 9:51 AM CST
|By Dean Welte
Bishop Heelan High School has gone into lockdown Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 1:11 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
In response to this national trend, the SCPD had additional law enforcement at Sioux City schools.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 at 12:15 PM CST
|By Dean Welte and Hailey Barrus
A shelter has been set up at the Kingsley-Pierson Middle School in Pierson, Iowa
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 12:37 PM CST
|By Dean Welte
A 10-year-old boy has died after they were struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Le Mars, Iowa.