South Dakota State

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

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

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

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

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

Iowa State

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) — 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) — 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 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

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) — 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) –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

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) — 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) — 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 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) — 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

We all know that exercise is a key component of good health. But, some people think that the older we get, the more we should slow down to prevent injury and accidents. Today’s guests explained why that’s not the case, and why it’s important to find the right workout for you to stay active. Renee Larson is a Community Engagement Specialist & Certified Coach with Sioux Falls Fit Body. And Karli Soyland is a Certified Coach & Functional Aging Specialist. They stopped by to show us what their small group fitness class for adults 55+ looks like, and explain why this Fit Body Forever Program is important for aging adults.

Fit Body Forever getting adults 55+ active

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

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

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

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, 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) — 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

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