Sioux Falls, SD

Iowa State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, March 29. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Investigators in Rapid City say a grass fire in the northeastern part of town was caused by people. The remains of...

Human-caused grass fire; Remains of missing man found; New details in Iowa murder

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An event celebrating the dairy industry is underway at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center. The Central Plains Dairy Expo is a two-day event, showcasing 272 exhibitors from 35 states and four countries. “All of the new products, services, technology information,” Central Plains...

Dairy industry on full display in Sioux Falls

South Dakota State

Madison, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELO-TV signed on the air on May 19th, 1953 as South Dakota’s first television station. That same day, Ann Stunes was welcomed into the world in northeastern South Dakota. Like many kids in KELOLAND, she grew up watching Captain 11. “It was just...

Celebrating 70: KELO-TV & Madison woman share birthday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It definitely does not feel like spring in South Dakota. Morning low temperatures broke records in the northeast today. This morning Aberdeen hit -14° and Sisseton hit -6°. Both records were set in 1969. Even with plenty of sunshine today we did not warm up much.

Active pattern ahead: Storm Center PM Update — Wednesday, March 29

Flandreau, SD

FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO) — A landmark of many small rural towns across KELOLAND is often the local grain elevator. An old one in Flandreau was demolished Monday to pave the way for future projects. It’s not quite the size of the notorious Zip Field Mill, but at least this...

Old grain elevator demolished in Flandreau to prepare for what’s next

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a construction company following an investigation into the collapse of a South Dakota dairy barn in 2022 that sent multiple employees to the hospital. On Sept. 12, 2022, the rafters of the Blooming Valley Dairy...

Builder cited in Blooming Valley Dairy barn collapse

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There’s a new store coming soon to Lake Lorraine in Sioux Falls and it’s all about getting messy. Color Splash Studio will open later this spring. It’s the dream of two sisters as they open their own business. At Color Splash,...

Colorful new business coming to Lake Lorraine

Lyons, SD

LYONS, S.D. (KELO) — Our spring snowmelt is creating seasonal challenges for first-responders in rural areas of South Dakota. Soft and muddy roads can delay response times for firefighters on their way to a fire or a medical emergency. We rode along with the Lyons Volunteer Fire Department to check on the conditions of gravel roads at a time when minutes matter.

Soft roads present hard challenges for firefighters

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The warmer temperatures have thawed the frozen ice chunks at Falls Park in Sioux Falls, bringing higher water levels and some other safety concerns. You’ll notice some extra signage, warning people to stay away from the foam in the river. Large amounts of...

Extra signage put up at Falls Park

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For almost a year now, we’ve been following the incredible journey of Justin Moser, a Sioux Falls man in need of a kidney transplant. When we last talked to him, he said he was on a waiting list. Moser’s prayers have finally been...

Justin’s Journey

Hull, IA

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. So now is a good time to remind everyone a little bit about safety, especially if you’re thinking about buying a bike for the first time.

It’s about time to ride

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The country of Turkey is still cleaning up and rebuilding almost two months after massive earthquakes killed more than 44 thousand people and destroyed countless buildings. From over six thousand miles away from the epicenter of the earthquake, people right here in Sioux Falls...

Caricatures created to help Turkey earthquake victims

Brookings, SD

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — The Brookings School Board has released the settlement documents for the resignation of superintendent Klint Willert. The board says it has lost faith and trust in Willert’s ability to lead the school district. The report includes several pages of complaints. One involves concerns over...

Board releases Brookings superintendent’s resignation documents

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — A nearly 86-year-old building in downtown Brookings will soon be transformed into a “multi-cultural hub,” according to the design team that presented plans to the Brookings City Council Tuesday night. The Brookings Armory building will be renovated to include a new event space,...

New hotel, event space coming to downtown Brookings

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Longtime Sioux Falls veterinarian Dr. Dayton Williams died over the weekend after being diagnosed with ALS in 2022. He was 62 years old. Williams, a native of Madison, South Dakota, had his own practice at All Animal Pet Hospital in Sioux Falls in addition to being the veterinarian with the Great Plains Zoo for 25 years where he was a part of many “firsts” with the animals.

Great Plains Zoo remembers beloved Sioux Falls veterinarian

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With temperatures rising as we move into spring, eyes in Sioux Falls are turning to the massive snow mounds and other sources of snow melt feeding into the city and minds are wondering; ‘Where will it all go?’. Monday afternoon, we spoke with...

Sioux Falls prepared for massive snow melt

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Part of North Marion road is closed Wednesday as police investigate a prior incident. According to Sioux Falls Police, North Marion Road will be closed until 12:30 p.m. from West Madison St to North Benson Rd. Sioux Falls Police are investigating a deadly car-pedestrian...

Road closed Wednesday as police complete investigation

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A program is helping Sioux Falls students on the path to their future careers. Lincoln High School sophomore Alfred Toe moved to the U.S. from west Africa about two years ago. “We as immigrants that come from another country, they don’t really know about...

How Career Connections program is helping students

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –Putting a parent into a nursing home can be a tough and emotional decision. But for one resident at the Good Samaritan Society that decision was made a lot easier because of one person, one very special person. Jackie Stone has only been at the...

Janitor Jeff makes nursing home feel like home

Sheldon, IA

SHELDON, Iowa (KCAU) — Authorities have identified the victim of Thursday’s alleged homicide investigation in Sheldon. According to a release from the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the deceased woman has been identified as Jody Lynn Duskin, 62, of Sheldon. Duskin was found deceased inside her home by a family member on Thursday, March 23. The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner in Ankeny conducted a forensic autopsy on Saturday, March 25.

Victim of Sheldon homicide identified as suspect’s mother

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls School District pays less than $100,000 per year for all four public high schools to have a gymnastics team. The district told KELOLAND News Tuesday that the cost of the sport is just one element of current budget considerations. Last week, coaches and gymnasts were told that the district would be cutting the sport as with the current budget being drafted this spring.

SFSD looking at more than participation for gymnastics program

Minnesota State

Garretson, SD

GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO) — If you live on a gravel road, you’ve likely been dealing with some treacherous conditions caused by all the snow this winter. We checked out some of those roads near Garretson Monday. Ruts, trenches and mud — those three words pretty much sum up...

Navigating treacherous gravel township roads

Nebraska State

For the first time in several days, temperatures were at least closer to average for some of us. Further north of Highway 14, however, it has been more of the same. A cold front will continue to push through KELOLAND as we head later into the evening and the first part of the night. While the front is lacking in moisture, it won’t be lacking in colder air that blankets much of the region.

Spring Attempts To Move In On Occasion – Storm Center PM Update: Tuesday, March 28

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, March 29. Here’s everything you need to know this Midday. Sioux Falls Police are investigating a deadly car-pedestrian crash earlier this month. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of 30-year-old Modebb Alford. Baseball has...

Police investigate fatal crash scene; Wild weather ahead

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NewsBreak

What’s the Riverline District?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The eastern side of downtown Sioux Falls could look different in the future. The Riverline District, or area southwest of 10th...

What’s the Riverline District?

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