Dean Welte
Digital Content Manager
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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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Officials say the moose will likely turn and head back north after not finding any females in Iowa.
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Several train cars could be seen hanging off a bridge in North Sioux City, South Dakota.
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A driver is recovering after crashing their vehicle into multiple parked cars to avoid hitting a deer.
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The rollover happened just before midnight in rural Cherokee County, Iowa.
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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.
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One man has been charged after an early-morning pursuit that started in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
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Two people are dead and another is seriously injured after a pursuit in South Dakota ended in a crash.
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A son has been accused of killing his mother in Sheldon, Iowa.
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The accident is currently under investigation by the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office and no further details will be released at this time.
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Authorities say two Honduran nationals were found in possession of a dead American bald eagle.
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Authorities says more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues.
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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.
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A woman in rural Iowa died this week after she was attacked by her own five dogs, authorities said.
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This report only contains preliminary information, as the investigation continues details may be changed or added.
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No major details have been revealed about the case.
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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.
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A shelter has been set up at the Kingsley-Pierson Middle School in Pierson, Iowa
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