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More Rain on the Way – Storm Center PM Update: Saturday, April 27
It’s been another cloudy and chilly day in Sioux Falls, with some areas at least trying to get in on some sunshine over the course of the afternoon. Any break that we get from the rain through the evening won’t last for much longer. More rain is expected to develop as we head into the night. We may get an isolated rumble of thunder or two, but the majority of the night is mainly calm albeit a bit breezy.
Car crashes house; storms; man’s funeral set; Governor shot dog
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are the top stories for KELOLAND’s On the Go on Saturday, April 27. A vehicle crashed into a Sioux Falls house Saturday morning, killing two and injuring several others. Tornadoes rocked our neighboring state of Nebraska Friday afternoon. Storms also brought rain...
Cattitude Cafe hits 200 adoptions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Coming to The Cattitude Cafe is a treat for Jill Tolbert. She moved to Sioux Falls from Atlanta and is visiting the downtown Sioux Falls business for the first time. “My husband and I drove by here one day and I got all excited...
SFPD looking for missing teen
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –The Sioux Falls Police Department is looking for a missing teenager. 13-year-old Isabella Simon left school near 12th Street and West Avenue in Sioux Falls Friday morning, but officers have not been able to find her. If you know of her whereabouts please call 911.
Shoppers take advantage of Spring Fling deals at the Bridges in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A shopping center in Sioux Falls offered deals this weekend for those who’d prefer to do some spring shopping rather than spring cleaning. The Spring Fling at the Bridges was on Saturday and shoppers took advantage of deals within the entire shopping...
Sunday Boredom Busters: April 28th
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The El Riad Shrine Circus wraps up its three-day run at the Sioux Falls Arena. Show times are at 12:30 and 5 p.m. Tickets to the 3-ring circus are $12 for adults, $3 for children. The Pipestone Senior Citizens Center is serving a Dad’s...
Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting
Three South Dakota counties will ask voters during the June 4 primary if they should ban the use of tabulator machines in future local elections. If the measures pass, the auditor’s offices in each county would have to hand-count ballots in the Nov. 5 general election and thereafter. The votes – in Gregory, Haakon and […] The post Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Sioux Falls park hosts Urban Arbor Day Festival
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Arbor Day is celebrated every April and the city of Sioux Falls gave recognition to its trees on Saturday. The Urban Arbor Day Festival at Nelson Park focuses on the importance of our city’s trees and how to care for them. Tree...
Matters of the State: Jackley breaks down prison unrest; Task force evaluating Ellsworth needs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This week on Matters of the State, we take a closer look at state and national security. Attorney General Marty Jackley joins us in studio to discuss the charges brought against 11 inmates after two days of unrest inside the State Penitentiary. We also discuss the need for more training and resources for tribal law enforcement.
The legacy of educator, lawmaker and volunteer Jan Nicolay
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For more than four decades, Jan Nicolay has been a force in education. Her passion was helping kids who faced challenges for one reason or another. Her family says she has entered hospice care after battling cancer. Nicolay was the first female high school...
Kaladi’s closing: ‘It’s going to leave a big void’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls business that prided itself in serving the best cup of coffee in town poured its last Friday. Kaladi’s Bistro has closed after serving customers for more than 20 years. We spoke with staff and customers about what it means to...
‘We’ve seen more depression,’ DC looks to SD for solutions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Biden administration launched a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention plan on Tuesday that addresses issues like substance use and other factors that affect one’s mental health. Today the Bipartisan Policy Center out of Washington D.C. partnered with the Helmsley Charitable Trust to visit Avera’s Behavioral Health Hospital in Sioux Falls.
100 Miles, 100 Days encourages people to move a mile a day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you set a resolution to get more active this year, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken has you covered. Saturday kicked off the city’s 100 Miles, 100 Days fitness challenge. The community incentive started during the pandemic and encourages people to move...
Eliminating South Dakota’s food tax: Can it be done?
South Dakota remains one of the last two states in the country that has a full tax rate on groceries. Some say repealing it would help families who face food insecurity. Others worry about the legal issues that might come along with it.
Rescue Network, Sioux Falls Lego shop hosting superhero-themed adoption event Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Not all heroes wear capes, but some may be furry and walk on all fours. The Rescue Network and Sioux Falls Bricks and Minifigs will be holding their “Super Heroes to the Rescue” event from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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