Sioux Falls, SD

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

South Dakota State

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) –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) –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

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

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

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

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

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) — 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 mixed bag of weather, including thunderstorms and blizzards, is expected throughout the area in the next 48 hours. KELOLAND Meteorologist Meghan Chada helped breakdown when and where different parts of the storm will hit. Starting on Thursday night, thunderstorms with the risk of heavy rain and hail will start. On Friday, snow and blizzard conditions are possible in many areas.

Where and when storm, snow hits in next 48 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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) — 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

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

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

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

Tennessee State

Sheldon, IA

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) — 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

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Meet and greet held for adoptable dogs

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Most people are animal lovers, but sadly not all animals find their way to a loving home. A Sioux Falls collaboration...

Meet and greet held for adoptable dogs

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