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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A driver is recovering after crashing their vehicle into multiple parked cars to avoid hitting a deer.
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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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Two people are dead and another is seriously injured after a pursuit in South Dakota ended in a crash.
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Authorities say two Honduran nationals were found in possession of a dead American bald eagle.
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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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