Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, March 28. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. A Pierre police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested for DUI. A Hill City woman is behind bars after...

Officer arrested for DUI; 8 arrested after drug bust; Neglected animals re-homed

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

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

Iowa State

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

Tennessee State

STORM LAKE, Iowa (KCAU) – A Sheldon man was accused of killing his mother and officials say that he told his family what he was planning the day of the incident. According to complaint documents filed by the Sheldon Police Department, Nathaniel Kassel, 41, of Sheldon, was staying with his mother, Jody Duskin, 62, on the 600 block of 4 Street on the day of the incident.

Sheldon man accused of killing mother allegedly told family his plans, documents state

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

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

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

Vermillion, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As new water projects start discussions, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System is eyeing expansion and final completion. Providing water from aquifers under the Missouri River near Vermillion, the tri-state project hopes to start providing water for two more communities in Iowa in a matter of weeks.

Final connections, expansion ahead for Lewis and Clark water

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Some big changes are happening at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum on the east side of Sioux Falls. The board of directors is hoping more people will take advantage of the 155 acres of trees, gardens and trails. It’s a place where all are...

Local arboretum plans big changes

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

South Dakota State

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) — 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

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) — 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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –Throughout the month of March, KELOLAND News has been highlighting women who are working to make a difference. The last nominee is Vicki Stewart. She was diagnosed with O-I Brittle Bone Disease as a child, but that hasn’t stopped her drive to advocate and empower others.

Remarkable Women 2023; Vicki Stewart

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

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

Brookings, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND Media Group continues to give back to the community. Wednesday, we presented a $5,000 check to the SDSU Foundation. The Foundation is the university’s largest private funding resource, and each gift directly benefits SDSU. Station manager Mari Ossenfort says she appreciates the...

KELOLAND presents check to SDSU Foundation

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

North Dakota State

It’s another cold start to morning in northeaster KELOLAND. Tonight looks even colder, with lows well below zero as winter won’t let go. Areas of snow continue to develop in North Dakota. Most of that moisture will move east of KELOLAND, but more cold is coming our way.

Weather Update: First 50s of 2023 coming for Sioux Falls this week

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

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

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41-year-old arrested in connection with 2 Sioux Falls robberies

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is behind bars, accused in two robberies that happened Tuesday afternoon. The first was reported...

41-year-old arrested in connection with 2 Sioux Falls robberies

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