Sioux Falls, SD

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South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Surrounded by trees older than 100 years and trees as new as this spring, Bryan Peterson wondered what Sioux Falls could look like if the rest of the city modeled tree planting after McKennan Park. Peterson, the city’s urban forestry specialist, was armed with...

What tree should I plant in Sioux Falls?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University is facing a lawsuit filed by two former tenured directors within the School of Music. Lisa Grevlos and Paul Nesheim claim they were wrongfully terminated due to age, sex, retaliation and breach of contract. In this civil lawsuit against Augustana University, Lisa...

Augustana University being sued by former faculty

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Across the country at 3 p.m. local time, people played taps to honor Memorial Day. That includes at the El Riad Shrine in Sioux Falls. This is the first time the El Riad Shrine has participated in Taps Across America. About 30 people participated,...

Taps Across America played outside El Riad Shrine

Watertown, SD

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KELO) –The Watertown Chamber of Commerce posted these photos of the newly painted crosswalks. They feature piano keys, flowers and polka dots. The Chamber of Commerce says it is looking for more artists who would like to paint crosswalks. Find contact information to sign up online.

Watertown’s creative crosswalks

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, May 30. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. A Sioux Falls bait shop is looking for help in finding a person who took items from the store. A student...

Bait shop break-in; Student injured during rodeo event; Removal of commissioners fails

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Animal control in Sioux Falls is looking for dogs involved in two separate bite incidents. On Tuesday, at 8:00 p.m. a man was bit in the hand by a stray dog on East 12th Street. The dog was described as a brown pit-bull mix with a black collar.

2 separate dog bite incidents occur in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A memorial service was held in Sioux Falls Sunday to remember the late James, or Jim, Abourezk, who died in February at the age of 92. It was a celebration of life that included music, storytelling and remembrance. Abourezk represented South Dakota in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in the 1970s.

Celebration of life for Jim Abourezk held Sunday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Campgrounds were busy over the Memorial Day weekend as many people got outside for the “unofficial start to summer.”. At Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park near Sioux Falls, every camping spot was full for the Memorial Day weekend. “We had a really good...

Busy camping weekend at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

If you could take something you’re passionate about and turn it into a business, what would you do? Would you take that leap of faith and leave the corporate world? There’s no denying that today’s Across The Table guest has had a passion for fashion for quite some time… and for her, taking that leap meant running it out of her basement.

Across The Table with Laurie Karlson

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you or your pet have spent some time outside lately, there’s a decent chance you’ve encountered a handful of ticks so far this summer, either crawling up you pant leg, in your pet’s ear or even latched onto you yourself.

Symptoms to watch out for during tick season

Kansas State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, May 31. Here’s everything you need to know this Midday. The investigation never led to charges, but newly unsealed documents describe the evidence that led authorities to Sanford. A man is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting in Cherry...

New unsealed docs in Sanford case; Officer-involved shooting; Police investigate Brookings crashes

Scattered thunderstorms developed yesterday and last night in western SD, but look how they fizzled as they tried to cross the Missouri River. The big “block” in the atmosphere to our east is the story for now and will it will dictate the rain patterns and temperature forecasts for several more days.

Above normal temps ahead; Dry weather stress developing

Colman, SD

COLMAN, S.D. (KELO) — A Colman family about doubled in October. The Lebruns found out they were expecting their fourth child a little over a year ago, but the news they learned at the first ultrasound appointment came as a shock. The Lebruns are busy. “It’s always an adventure...

Colman quadruplets grow family of 5 to 9

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls bait shop is looking for help identifying a person who took items from the store. On social media, Dakota Angler posted surveillance photos of a person inside the store on Benson Road. The post says the store was “broken into” and items that were taken. The two most-noticeable items were a Blackfish Dakota Angler jacket and a Striker Duffel bag.

Dakota Angler looking for possible thief

Spencer, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Twenty-five years ago today a devastating tornado ravaged the small town of Spencer, South Dakota. The F4 tornado was responsible for 6 deaths, injuries to more than 100 of the 320 residents of the town, and damage estimated at $18 million. The weather on...

What it takes to get a tornado to form

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — Authorities in Brookings responded to two unique crashes involving a lawn mower and a bike on Tuesday. One crash was a lawn mower vs. car and the other crash was a car vs. strider bike. According to the Brookings Police Department, 27-year-old Lindsay Johnson was arrested for failure to report an accident.

Lawn mower, bike involved in crashes in Brookings

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — While we did see a few showers in a few places this morning, much of Memorial Day has been mainly quiet. Later this evening, that may change as we keep an eye on the potential to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms develop over the region. Chances are highest to the west and then in southern and southeastern KELOLAND overnight.

Warm and Unsettled Into the Start of June – Storm Center PM Update: Tuesday, May 30

Florida State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, May 30. Here’s everything you need to know this Midday. 43-year-old Francis Lange went into a home in November of 2021. According to court documents, he shot everyone inside, including a child. Two people were hospitalized after a plane crash...

Kidnapping arrest; Triple murder suspect plea deal; Iowa plane crash

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — ATVs are becoming common to see on public streets in Sioux Falls. Over the last few years, ATVs have grown in popularity. “That’s been something that’s really kicked off in the last couple years with COVID. It was just something that people could go out and do with their families and be away from people,” Vern Eide Motoplex service manager Laken Ambach said. “Its been a huge thing. Side-by-sides, ATVs, all the fun stuff. Seems like everybody went out and bought a side-by-side or ATV this last year.”

What to know before driving an ATV on public roads

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls police made an arrest related to a kidnapping early Sunday morning. Around 4:30 a.m., police noticed a woman walking along Cliff Avenue with a small child. She was later identified as Jewel Gary, 53, from Sioux Falls. Upon stopping to talk to her, the officer received “confusing information” from Gary.

Police make arrest in relation to kidnapping

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