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Aberdeen, SD

Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –It’s been a hot, sunny month across much of KELOLAND, which isn’t unusual during the summer season. But what is unusual is the storms that have been popping up. They’ve been moving to the west, which is the opposite of normal. It’s...

Why are storms moving east to west?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s that time of year, now that the weather has warmed up, the bugs are back. The City of Sioux Falls is now spraying for mosquitoes. Five out of 18 zones throughout the city are being sprayed Monday night. It’s that familiar buzzing...

City of Sioux Falls begins mosquito spraying

Nebraska State

Another hot summer day is ahead for much of KELOLAND, more typical of July or August rather than early June. Highs reached the 90s in many spots yesterday in eastern KELOLAND. The 90s are showing up in the driest areas. You can link the map above with the map below on the 60 day rain trends. West River is still much wetter compared to most areas east, with a few exceptions.

More heat ahead; scattered rain chances continue

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A summer program that got its start nearly 80 years ago in Sioux Falls is still going strong. The Supervised Playground Program has been a staple of summer in Sioux Falls since 1944. “We visit 12 parks a day and we bring out a...

Spending the summer at the playground

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — If you’ve attended any craft fairs in the region over the past 15 years, you’ve likely run into Shake Rattle Sew, known for their incredibly soft handmade blankets. Now owner Holly Andeson-Hintz has opened a storefront in Sioux Falls, giving people a...

Sioux Falls handmade store opens Build a Blanket workshops

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Construction on the South Veterans Parkway project in Sioux Falls begins June 8, ushering in another visible stage of growth for the city. To get a sense of what this growth will mean for the city, KELOLAND News sat down with City of Sioux Falls Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Kevin Smith, and Engineering Program Manager Shannon Ausen.

Veterans Parkway project will be a Sioux Falls artery

Iowa State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, June 5. Take a look at the top stories First@4 in KELOLAND On The GO. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information regarding shooting suspect Lyle Blue Legs III, according to the Rapid City Police Department. While much of the...

Caitlin Clark at home; Plane destroyed over DC; Summit Carbon Solutions partners with Absolute Energy

Washington, DC

Mina, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Four people are dead after a plane veered off course and crashed in Virginia wilderness Sunday after flying over Washington D.C., prompting security concerns. That crash brings back memories of the 1999 Learjet crash near Mina, South Dakota, with pro golfer Payne Stewart and...

Virginia plane crash recollects memories of Payne Stewart crash in SD

How have you been holding up in the heat lately? The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for people and our pets. Thankfully, there are a few tools that can help your pet keep their cool. Madison Rietz and Andi Brandner are with Pet Wants in Sioux Falls. They...

Pet Wants Sioux Falls: Keeping pets cool in the heat

Florida State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Just as the Great Plains Zoo welcomed new red wolf pups, the zoo is now saying goodbye to two other animals. Komati the black rhino and Solstice the giraffe are leaving the Great Plains Zoo. Komati was moved to a zoo in Florida as...

Great Plains Zoo says goodbye to black rhino, giraffe

When it comes to exercising, you probably don’t think you could get a great, full body workout in while sitting. But with Row House Sioux Falls, you can! They stopped by to explain the benefits and Brittany Kaye got to try it out on set!. We all love to...

Rowing our way to a great week!

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two men are behind bars and police are looking for two other people following a chase that included gunshots through western Sioux Falls. Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls Police said Police say an 18-year-old man and woman were driving near the Empire Mall around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Clemens says police don’t have an explanation yet as to how or why the incident started, but the suspects followed the victim’s car and ended up flashing a gun.

2 charged in chase with gunshots through western Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Animal Control is looking for more information about a dog that bit a woman at Falls Park. The City of Sioux Falls says the woman was bitten on the leg by an unleashed black and white pit bull mix. Animal Control says...

Animal Control looking for dog that bit woman

Many of us look forward to the warmer months of the year as a chance to slow down a little–and relax. Only some people are just beginning to gear up as the mercury starts to rise. And when they get going, there’s no end to what they can dream up for a summer of fun.

Across The Table with Tom Slattery

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) — The relationship and shared experience between an honored veteran and that veteran’s guardian on the trip is at the heart of a Midwest Honor Flight journey to the nation’s capital. Air Force veteran Dale Christensen of Watertown, South Dakota was one of 83...

Dale and Joe: A vet/guardian pairing of new friends

Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Election Day in Rapid City, where voters are selecting a new mayor. Polling places have been open to the public since 7 a.m. Tuesday and will stay open until 7 p.m. tonight. Once you arrive at your polling place the process is...

59th mayoral race in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Tuesday is election day in Rapid City as people elect a new mayor. Five candidates are vying for the position: Laura Armstrong, Brad Estes, Josh Lyle, Jason Salamun and Ron Weifenbach. Current Mayor Steve Allender is not seeking reelection. People will also vote for...

Polls open Tuesday for Rapid City election

Vermillion, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Multiple school districts in eastern South Dakota have begun expansion projects to help with the growing number of students, including Mitchell, Vermillion and Harrisburg. Mitchell. Residents in the Mitchell School District will vote tonight to include a $17 million athletic facility in the new high...

New schools built in response to enrollment growth

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Campaign finance reports through the city of Rapid City show five mayoral candidates have raised nearly $400,000 ahead of Tuesday’s election. The five candidates running for the position are Laura Armstrong, Brad Estes, Josh Lyle, Jason Salamun and Ron Weifenbach. The candidates will replace Steve Allender, who is not seeking reelection, for a four-year term.

Nearly $400,000 raised by Rapid City mayoral candidates

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 13-year-old boy who had been missing for several days has been found safe, Sioux Falls Police say. Police updated a social media post Tuesday morning. As of 9:30 a.m., they say the missing boy has been located and is safe.

UPDATE: Missing teenager found safe

Have you tried on those shorts, or that swimsuit from last summer yet? If you’re feeling a little defeated because they just don’t fit like they used to, we shared a great solution for you on today’s show!. Jess Lynn is the general manager at Row House...

Get a full body workout in with Row House Sioux Falls

When a new company sets up shop in your city, it’s full of promise: New opportunities, new jobs and when it’s a construction company, new buildings. In some communities, those companies come in, complete the build, and then leave right away. That’s not the case with McGough Construction...

McGough Construction Services building up western front

Growth, faith, patience, wisdom, self-sacrifice and enjoying the fruits of your labor are the biggest points of owning and operating a small business. No one knows what it takes to make a small business run better than Jaime Meyer and Meghan Andersen, who are the co-owners of Mulberry market. They...

Mulberry Market: Small business under one roof

Madison, SD

MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — A woman from the Madison area is recovering in a burn unit in St. Paul, Minnesota, after an accident four weeks ago where her clothing caught on fire. She later had part of both her legs amputated. On May 7, 78-year-old Barb Hansen was doing...

Madison area woman recovering after severe fire burns led to amputations

ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Aberdeen say the people responsible for several thefts from vehicles were arrested in Minnesota. Over the last week, Aberdeen police have been posting surveillance videos of the suspects believed to be connected to reports of thefts and stolen vehicles. Investigators received several tips...

Suspects in Aberdeen thefts arrested in Minnesota

Brandon, SD

BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — To kick off their 10-year anniversary, Marmen Energy of Brandon broke Ground on a new expansion. The company is known for manufacturing wind towers. The new addition will be a building expansion that includes adding 50 new people to its’ workforce. “Overall, in the...

Marmen Energy breaks ground on new expansion

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Wetonka, SD

Barnard, SD

Groton, SD

Ferney, SD

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Verdon, SD

Houghton, SD

Frederick, SD

Claremont, SD

Ipswich, SD

Andover, SD

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It’s officially spring, yet winter advisories continue

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– There is a Winter Weather Advisory posted today for South Dakota counties along the North Dakota border… and it may not be...

It’s officially spring, yet winter advisories continue

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