South Dakota DOT prepping for freezing rain

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With temperatures above freezing, mixed in with some sunshine, much of KELOLAND is experiencing snow melt. Especially those areas of southeast South Dakota that have seen a lot of snow. With the above-freezing temperatures forecast for much of KELOLAND, we’ve entered a melting period. So we asked Meteorologist Scot Mundt if this is a good thing.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Snow in western South Dakota is creating difficult travel conditions. Snow started falling early on Monday, which prompted a winter weather advisory to be issued for the northern and central Black Hills where 3-6 inches of snow is expected. Strong winds are also part of the forecast for the area.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the top stories on First@4 for Monday, February 6. Streets and roads in western South Dakota are covered in ice, slush and snow. Winter weather moved through the area starting Monday morning. According to South Dakota 511, the roads around...

Good morning! Another mild day is ahead for KELOLAND with highs returning to the 30s, 40s, and even 50s in parts of western and central SD. You can see the mild numbers we had yesterday. Sioux Falls fell 1 degree short of 40! It will be close again today. Futurecast...

We’ve seen a lot of snow fall this winter and as we’re seeing this week, it’s now starting to melt. A big question for some, what kind of flooding will all that melting snow create?. Before we know it, all this snow will melt away. Flooding isn’t...

Have you ever had neck pain or a really bad headache that just wouldn’t go away no matter what you tried? Have you ever had a really bad headache that you suspect had something to do with your neck pain and you were dealing with both types of pain at the same time? Today’s guest has heard countless stories like that from his patients. That’s because Dr. Casey Weerheim is a chiropractor specializing in relieving that kind of pain, along with many others. He joined us to tell us more about the specialized services that are offered at his Sioux Falls clinic. He also shared more about how he can make that bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen you’ve been carrying around–a distance memory.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — “Great Faces Great Places” is going to be around for awhile, state government’s tourism head told the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations Tuesday. “We’ve had that slogan for 30 years. It’s not going anywhere,” said Jim Hagen, the secretary of...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Many in KELOLAND have had dry skies this month, but that will soon change. When it does, cities in KELOLAND will continue to climb their wettest winters ever. With above-freezing temperatures over the weekend and for much of this week, you’ll notice the landscape...

It’s a quiet start to the morning in KELOLAND. We expect better conditions in the Black Hills today with pleasant temperatures and fair skies. Expect some more melting snow today in KELOLAND. Notice the decreasing snow in western SD. 50 degree weather today will help that trend even more today in both Rapid City and Pierre.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are watching the next round of weather that is heading into KELOLAND. Thursday will see the passage of a cold front that will bring snow and wind, along with possible snow squalls. A snow squall is a quick burst of moderate to heavy...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The state wants to make South Dakota a top 10 vacation destination over the next decade. “It’s not going to be easy,” said Jim Hagen, the secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism during his Feb. 7 presentation to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriation.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, February 5. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Quick action by some good samaritans saved an elderly man and his dog from the icy water in northwest Iowa Saturday.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Buying winter boots or having the resources to wash clothes isn’t easy for all families. In fact, roughly half of the students in the Sioux Falls School District qualify for free or reduced meals. Cleveland Elementary principal Stacey Stefani wants all kids to...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There’s no shortage of challenges facing the nursing home industry in South Dakota, but a handful of facilities providing critical care for elderly populations are being recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In Sioux Falls, Dow Rummel was just recently...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University has announced its next speaker for the Boe Forum. Dr. Gro Brundtland is the former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization. Brundtland is a leading voice on climate change as she educates people on sustainable development. The...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, February 6. Here’s what you need to know in news and weather to start your week. Winner Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a local drug store over the weekend. Crews from multiple agencies were called to a plane...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two Powerball lottery players in South Dakota had $50,000 winning tickets. The South Dakota Lottery said one $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Don’s Sinclair in Pierre, while the other was sold at the Minnesota Ave. Hy-Vee in Sioux Falls. Officials say people should sign the back of the winning ticket immediately and visit a lottery validation center to claim a prize.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Get a quick look at the day’s top stories as of Midday in KELOLAND On The Go. A bill that would have clarified the language of South Dakota’s abortion ban has been tabled by the bill’s sponsor. Republican representative Taylor Rehfeldt...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Investigators in Sioux Falls are looking into what sparked a fire just south of Falls Park. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue says it happened at a home in the 400 block of North Nesmith Avenue. Firefighters arriving on scene found smoke coming from inside the home and worked to put the fire out on the main level and attic of the home.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the top stories First@4 in KELOLAND On The Go. The Minnehaha County coroner released the report on deaths in 2022. The coroner says the county is starting to see meth and fentanyl mixed together. Making violent offenders serve all or...