Sioux Falls, SD

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

Washington State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Avera Health announced a new regional president and CEO of the Avera McKennan Hospital. Ronald Place, a Huron native, Army veteran and medical doctor, has been named the top executive in the Avera McKennan region. Place will take over the role from David Flicek, who will remain in the position of COO and Chief Administrative Officer.

Ronald Place named Avera McKennan regional president

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) — The finalists have been named for the 2023 James Beard Awards. One of the restaurants in South Dakota made the cut. Sanaa Abourezk with Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls is a nominee for the Best Chef in the Midwest. She and Joseph...

Sioux Falls restaurant owner is nominee for Best Chef in the Midwest

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

Iowa State

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) — 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

We have a very busy forecast coming up for KELOLAND the next couple of days. First, a winter storm watch is in effect for much of the region north and west of Sioux Falls. Blizzard or near blizzard conditions are possible in the watch area as heavy snow and strong winds will create problems for travel from west to east through the day on Friday.

Thunder tonight southeast; Blizzard possible tomorrow

Brookings, SD

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — Big changes are in the works at one of South Dakota’s best-known arenas. It’s been a month since SDSU’s last home basketball game in Frost Arena and it already looks a lot different. “Literally, as soon as that game was over, we...

Exclusive look inside Frost Arena as renovations continue

Colman, SD

Rutland, SD

COLMAN, S.D. (KELO) — As we’ve been telling you this week, piles of melting snow are making many gravel roads nearly impassable — impacting businesses and first responders. At least two local school districts are also pulling their buses from those roads. School is out for the...

2 school districts pull buses from gravel roads because of conditions

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, March 30. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Investigators say a fire at a Pierre Middle School was intentionally set. Part of North Marion road in Sioux Falls was...

School evacuated after fire; Fatal crash investigation; Thunderstorms, blizzards ahead

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) –The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting to discuss a new type of interchange along I-29 near Brookings. The meeting starts at 5:30 at the Brookings City County Government Center. The D-O-T says due to increasing traffic along the Highway 14 Bypass,...

Discussions being made on Brookings modified diamond interchange

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — 13-year-old Yerusalem Rezene is missing according to the Sioux Falls Police Department. She was last seen in the area of 11th and Sneve. She is 5’2″, 110 lbs. and has brown eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jeans, black shoes and a blue shirt.

Sioux Falls teen missing

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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are working on bringing warmer temperatures into southern KELOLAND. This afternoon the winds are light, but the clouds are filling in in eastern KELOLAND. As the clouds fill in, we are keeping an eye on the risk of thunderstorms. For tonight there is...

Thunderstorms tonight and blizzard like tomorrow: Storm Center PM Update — Thursday, March 30

San Francisco, CA

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are getting a better idea of how the Sioux Falls Community Centers could help with the child care shortage. The parks department and Sioux Falls School District are still working out the details, but want to let you know about the progress. The...

Big changes coming to SF community centers

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) — 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

Today’s retirement communities, including Touchmark at All Saints, are different from those of the past and you shouldn’t confuse them with the nursing homes your parents or grandparents might have spent time in. In fact, the Touchmark at All Saints community is built on uniquely addressing the needs of a dynamic population eager to move into the next adventure.

Active Living At Its Best with Touchmark at All Saints

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) –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

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

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How states compare by their commercial energy use

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (STACKER) — When asked about what items in your life use energy, you might think of objects in your home, such as bedroom...

How states compare by their commercial energy use

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