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.
The driver of the stolen Camry fled the scene, according to authorities.
One of the people police are looking for, Faron Starr, was arrested last year for a stabbing in Sioux City.
Police have identified the man killed earlier this week in a Sioux City, Iowa shooting.
The man was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
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.
The county sheriff says they are still investigating this incident with help from other law enforcement agencies.
Other schools in the area were put on lockdown as a precautionary measure.
Court documents state the pursuit started just before 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.
Officials say the moose will likely turn and head back north after not finding any females in Iowa.
One man was seriously injured and another was arrested after a stabbing in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Previously, Kassel had pleaded not guilty and was set to go to trial on Oct. 17, 2023.
Several train cars could be seen hanging off a bridge in North Sioux City, South Dakota.
A man who went on a string of robberies across Siouxland last year has received his verdict.
A driver is recovering after crashing their vehicle into multiple parked cars to avoid hitting a deer.
Authorities say the pursuit started near the city limits of Hinton, Iowa, and ended in a cul-de-sac.
The two were last seen Thursday afternoon.
The body was recovered Tuesday night.
The rollover happened just before midnight in rural Cherokee County, Iowa.
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.
One man has been charged after an early-morning pursuit that started in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Two people are dead and another is seriously injured after a pursuit in South Dakota ended in a crash.
A son has been accused of killing his mother in Sheldon, Iowa.
The accident is currently under investigation by the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office and no further details will be released at this time.
Authorities say two Honduran nationals were found in possession of a dead American bald eagle.
Authorities says more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues.
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.
The governor’s directive goes into effect immediately.
Prosecutors say in May 2020 the man fatally shot his stepson.
A woman in rural Iowa died this week after she was attacked by her own five dogs, authorities said.
This report only contains preliminary information, as the investigation continues details may be changed or added.
The initial incident occurred outside a Sioux City Walmart in Singing Hills Blvd.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident happened at about 3:30 p.m. Friday in Cherokee.
No major details have been revealed about the case.
No major injuries were reported due to the standoff.
On April 11, Liliana Gutierrez was sentenced for one count of accessory after the fact, and two counts of reckless use of a firearm.
This is a developing situation, we'll update this article as we learn more.
In total, authorities believe she took $64,076 from Dave’s Glass Company.
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.
Police in northwest Iowa have charged a man with attempted murder.
The suspect was arrested last week and posted a $10,000 bond on Feb. 18. He was released pending future court appearances.
Bishop Heelan High School has gone into lockdown Thursday afternoon.
In response to this national trend, the SCPD had additional law enforcement at Sioux City schools.
A shelter has been set up at the Kingsley-Pierson Middle School in Pierson, Iowa
A 10-year-old boy has died after they were struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Le Mars, Iowa.
