Iowa State

Hull, IA

Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Bryan Peterson called it one of the city’s most heavily-underutilized programs. Last year, the city helped more than 300 homeowners plant “street trees.” Those are trees planted in the space between the curb of the street and sidewalk. For each street tree planted, the city pays a $50 voucher after regulations are met, a city-approved permit is issued and a proper tree is purchased by a participating nursery.

Get paid $50 by planting a street tree in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s the opening weekend of free concerts at Levitt at the Falls in downtown Sioux Falls. The comedy percussion team Buckets & Boards takes the stage for the Family Music Series at 10:30 a.m. Tonight’s headline act is Davina and the Vagabonds. The opening act is Red Eye Ruby. The music starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday Boredom Busters: June 3rd

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You step out into your garage, walk across the floor, flip open the door to your sprinkler box and hit start. The time is 12:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, and your house number is 2308. Two minutes later your phone rings. It’s the...

Why you can’t water your lawn every day in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Thomas Cox and his dad, Jake, created one-of-kind t-shirts on Thursday. The father and son made the shirts at Color Splash Studio, a new tie-dye business at Lake Lorraine in Sioux Falls. The studio opened last week. “The people that have come in were...

Tie-dye studio opens in Sioux Falls

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We’re having better luck when it comes to rain in eastern KELOLAND as scattered showers and storms have developed over the past couple of days, but we could use more. Now I know, not EVERYONE is getting wet but we’ve seen more rain...

Spring months were some of driest on record

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Sioux Falls announced a saturation that was held this past weekend that targeted high-speed drivers. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn with Sioux Falls Police says the saturation called “Operation Grover” was held on Friday, May 26 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Sioux Falls speeders targeted

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new addition along the bike trail near Rotary Park in southeastern Sioux Falls is almost ready for the public to use. Equipment is going in at the outdoor fitness court ranging from cardio bikes to yoga options. This is the first exercise park...

First-ever outdoor fitness court near Rotary Park almost finished

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?

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND is at a crossroads in weather right now. Just over a month ago, we were still talking about the winter and the cold that seemed to never end. Now, it’s hot weather that won’t let go and the lack of widespread rain that has our attention.

June’s weather looks dry

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls woman is working to provide female artists with opportunities to showcase their pieces with a female only art show Friday evening. Here at Van Art Studios, owner April VanLeirsburg spent the afternoon preparing for tonight’s event. “In this community, we...

‘It’s great that women are coming together to support each other’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — National Foster Care Month came to a close at the end of May, but an organization dedicated to helping kids in foster care is preparing for a new beginning. The Closet recently found a new home along south Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. “Our...

The Closet shows off its new home to foster families

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Just in time for our 70 anniversary KELOLAND got a surprise gift. A reel of film from the 1950s. It came from the family of the host of KELOLAND’s first live variety show. “Hi there, we are glad you came because we are...

Copy of long lost KELOLAND variety show shared by host’s family

Arkansas State

Dakota Dunes, SD

DAKOTA DUNES, S.D. (KCAU) — Tyson Foods in Dakota Dunes is laying off 262 employees according to the South Dakota WARN website. Last October, Tyson Foods announced they would be moving their corporate office employees to their headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. This decision is affecting employees at offices in Chicago, Downers Grove Illinois and Dakota Dunes.

South Dakota WARN: Tyson Foods to lay off 262 Dakota Dunes employees

Lincoln County, SD

Canton, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Lake Lakota, part of Newton Hills State Park near Canton, has been dry before but this year is different. “This year is the worst that I can remember seeing it,” said Lynda Johnson, the secretary for the Pattee Creek Watershed District. Lake Lakota...

Lake Lakota dry in Lincoln County

Brittany Kaye has experienced jaw pain from teeth grinding, and will be the first to tell you that the pain can be unbearable. And when you’ve tried all the remedies you can think of, it can feel like relief is always out of reach. Thankfully, the team at Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is here to help. Brittany recently stopped by their office in Sioux Falls to find out how they are working to treat TMJ, including with a medical injection you’ve probably heard of, only they are using it in an unexpected way.

Siouxland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery TMJ treatment

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — We’re just two days away from beginning the fifth season of Levitt at the Falls. The Levitt staff has been busy getting the Levitt shell in downtown Sioux Falls ready for Friday night’s start to the free concert series. It’s time to...

Levitt sets the stage for new season

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Friday marks the start of 50 free concerts in downtown Sioux Falls. Levitt at the Falls opens its fifth season with blues performer Vanessa Collier and local opening act The Shamrockers. The concerts bring more traffic to some area businesses. Friday is already one...

Businesses prepare for opening night at Levitt

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, June 2. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. On Tuesday a Rapid City police officer drew his weapon and shot a suspect while enforcing a “no contact” order. This is the third officer-involved shooting of the year in South Dakota.

3 officer-involved shootings in 2023; Reward for shooting suspect; Bear spotted near Britton

Vermillion, SD

VERMILLION, S.D. (KCAU) — After eight years, the murder of a woman going fishing in SOuth Dakota remains unsolved. Authorities are nonetheless hopeful there will be closure in the case. On June 1, 2015, authorities found the body of 29-year-old Alicia Hummel in the Missouri River near Vermillion. As...

8 years later, murder at boat dock remains unsolved

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A local family is sharing their personal tragedy with the hope of helping other young mothers who may be struggling with postpartum depression. 38-year-old Jamae Jorgensen, the niece of KELOLAND’s Don Jorgensen, took her own life earlier this week after being diagnosed with postpartum depression following the birth of her now 7-month-old son.

Family tragedy sheds light on postpartum depression

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A man found guilty of first-degree rape has been sentenced. 60-year-old Donald Anderson, of Sioux Falls, was sentenced this week in Roberts County to 30 years in prison. Anderson pled guilty to first-degree rape of a girl who was between five and eight years old at the time.

Sioux Falls man sentenced for first degree rape

Texas State

Union County, SD

LAREDO, T.X. (KCAU) — The suspect of a murder that happened at an apartment complex in the Dakota Dunes is now being extradited. According to the Webb County Jail, the jail where Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, 39, of Sioux City was being held in Texas, Castellanos-Rosales was released from jail on Wednesday.

Dakota Dunes murder released from Texas jail, en route to Union County: Officials

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Happy June! It’s Thursday, June 1. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. The investigation never led to charges against T. Denny Sanford in South Dakota, but newly unsealed documents reveal evidence of a possible crime in another state.

Triple murder suspect pleads guilty; New Sanford docs unsealed; 5-year-old injured in hit-and-run

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Amendment D passed last November, granting thousands of South Dakotans access to Medicaid. Thursday, a ceremony was held at Falls Community Health Center in Downtown Sioux Falls to speak more about the expansion. It was a celebratory day at Falls Falls Community Health, as...

‘This is going to be a lifeline’; Medicaid expansion early enrollment begins

Sioux City, IA

ELK POINT, S. D. (KCAU) — The man accused of killing Jordan Beardshear has officially been indicted in Union County Court. According to court documents, Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, 39, of Sioux City, has been charged with first-degree murder in Beardshear’s death. It is alleged that he killed Bearshear at the Wellington in the Dunes apartments in April.

New charges filed against Dakota Dunes murder suspect in indictment

Boyden, IA

Sioux Center, IA

Rock Valley, IA

Doon, IA

Matlock, IA

Orange City, IA

George, IA

Alvord, IA

Hospers, IA

Sheldon, IA

Alton, IA

Maurice, IA

Hudson, SD

Rock Rapids, IA

Inwood, IA

Ireton, IA

Fairview, SD

Granville, IA

Lester, IA

Ashton, IA

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It’s about time to ride

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As the weather warms up, you’re going to start seeing more and more of them every day. We’re talking about motorcycles....

It’s about time to ride

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