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Two of 11 South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates tied to March incident in prison for homicide
Of the 11 inmates charged in connection with the March "disturbances" at the South Dakota State Penetentiary, most of them have been convicted of crimes that range from damaging property, to possession of a controlled substance, to trying to escape as a prisoner and assault, prior to their most recent charges. And two have been convicted for taking the life of a person. Only one connected with the March incident is facing a charge for a violent...
Foul play on a sunny, fair day
SOUTHEAST SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Those ducks aren’t the only fowl we’re watching today. Take a look at this gaggle of geese that just hatched in Sioux Falls recently. If you’re in that area walking around, keep an eye out for them and even though they’re...
Educator Jan Nicolay honored as she battles cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A group of teachers, students, friends and family gathered at Axtell Park School in Sioux Falls Wednesday afternoon to send a message to a long-time educator battling cancer in hospice care. Jan Nicolay could not be there, but they still wanted to honor her...
Inside MarketBeat’s new downtown headquarters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)–One of the nation’s fastest growing companies has grown into a new headquarters in downtown Sioux Falls. A look inside MarketBeat’s new office and what’s behind all of the company’s recent growth in tonight’s Your Money Matters. “MarketBeat is a great...
White smoke fills the sky over southeast Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you noticed thick white smoke hovering over southeastern Sioux Falls today, no need to worry. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was performing a controlled burn at Pasley Park, along the bike trails and the Big Sioux River. From a distance, it looks like big...
New Kuehn Park concept: Aquatic Center and more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Plans for a renewed Kuehn Park complex are public after the presentation of the Kuehn Park master plan on April 24. The city Parks Department says that the current pool at Kuehn Park is over 40 years old, and does not meet current safety codes.
Sioux Falls reminds citizens of city code
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The warmer weather and the lack of snow means you might need to break out your lawnmowers earlier than in previous years. The city of Sioux Falls is reminding homeowners of city code and the importance of keeping up on yard work. Grass is...
After rain this weekend, we could get a taste of summer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It was a clear and cool morning in KELOLAND. Areas of frost developed as temperatures fell to near 30 degrees with light winds. But the cool air did not last as afternoon temperatures reached the 60s and 70s. Cooler air will return this weekend,...
Sioux Falls’ first Nekter Juice Bar hosts grand opening in May
Sioux Falls’, as well as South Dakota’s, first Nekter Juice Bar will celebrate its grand opening May 4. The facility is located at 609 S. Highline Place at Dawley Farm. Nekter Juice Bar, a California-based franchise, is known nationwide for its commitment to “providing fresh, natural and whole ingredients” at more than 330 locations.
Fridays on the Plaza series returns
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Dakota News Now is bringing back its summer series of live music and food trucks with Fridays on the Plaza. Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dakota News Now will host musicians from across the region as they perform during the lunch hour in the 12th Street Plaza outside our studio in downtown Sioux Falls.
Paraplegic learns to drive again with special van
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A horrific car crash over 10 years ago west of Sioux Falls nearly took the life of a young man. Dylan Lesselyoung says he was attempting suicide; he survived the crash, but it left him paralyzed. He hasn’t walked since, but now as you’re...
Thursday Scoreboard – April 25
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — View scores from around the area on Thursday here: MLBTwins 6, White Sox 3 SD HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALLHarrisburg 1, Jefferson 0Harrisburg 10, Jefferson 3Tri-Valley 16, Flandreau 6 SD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALLDeuel 4, Sioux Valley 1Florence-Henry 6, Baltic 4Florence-Henry 11, Baltic 0Jefferson 17, Brandon Valley 10Lincoln 9, Harrisburg 2Mobridge-Pollock 18, Chamberlain […]
Movie Theatre Day: A visit to Dells Theatre
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - April 23 is Movie Theatre Day, and the Dells Theatre in Dell Rapids has been a staple of the community for over 80 years. The theatre opened in 1938, and Brian Anderson is the fourth owner of the business. “It’s a labor of...
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