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Another round of snow fell last night in parts of southern KELOLAND. You can see the accumulations in the Orange City, IA area on the picture below. That snow started in the Black Hills area yesterday and expanded eastward overnight. Roads are snow and slush covered this morning generally along...

Winter-like weather slow to leave; Temps remaining below normal

Washington State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It isn’t the weather but a water issue that’s shutting down a Sioux Falls high school. According to a message from the principal, Washington dismissed students at noon Thursday because the school had no water and the bathrooms couldn’t be used.

Water issues send Washington students home early Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This story has been updated with additional statements from the City. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is lending a hand to its fellow city department by assisting Public Works in their non-stop effort to fill potholes around the city. We are 81 days into 2023,...

Firefighters filling potholes in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It can be a bumpy ride on some Sioux Falls streets, all thanks to potholes. Tuesday afternoon, Jon Voigt and a city crew were moving along 18th Street, filling potholes as they went. It’s a problem created by the constant freeze thaw cycle.

Pothole problem: ‘We’re trying our best’

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The city of Sioux Falls will have nearly $197 million in road construction designed to improve conditions for the future while slowing down traffic for the present. Be prepared for some one-lane sections of streets on projects in high volume traffic areas this spring...

Projects that will impact your drive in Sioux Falls

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — One of the busiest stretches of road in the city of Sioux Falls will soon be host to a new medical marijuana dispensary. Genesis Farms COO, Emmett Reistroffer confirmed Thursday morning that they are currently doing work at 3601 S. Minnesota Ave., with a goal of opening in early May 2023.

Genesis Farms bringing dispensary to Minnesota Ave.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Wholestone Farms butcher shop has been closed since last week. In a social media post, Wholestone Farms said The Butcher Shop in Sioux Falls would be closed “until further notice.” The shop opened in October ahead of a public vote on whether slaughterhouses would be allowed to be built inside city limits.

TenHaken weighs in on Wholestone butcher shop closure

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The fate of high school gymnastics is up in the air as the Sioux Falls School Board works to finalize the FY2024 budget. Current and former gymnasts and coaches have been told the program will be cut due to mandatory decreases in the district’s budget. The Sioux Falls School District did not provide an answer when asked directly about whether the gymnastics program would be cut as the board adopts a final budget.

Future of gymnastics uncertain in Sioux Falls

Yankton, SD

YANKTON, S.D. (KELO) — Officials in Yankton say the cause of a fire in the central part of the city is electrical in nature. The Yankton Fire Department says it happened in the 400 block of West 15th Street just before 5 p.m. Wednesday. Firefighters arriving on the scene...

Crews battle electrical fire in Yankton

Iowa State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the top stories First@4 in KELOLAND On The Go. South Dakotans will pay less in state sales taxes. Gov. Kristi Noem announced Tuesday she signed House Bill 1137, which cuts the overall sales tax rate from 4.5% to 4.2% for the next four years.

Person killed in crash identified; Below average temps hold steady; Maher finalist for NE state job

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are hoping to learn more about what brought firefighters to a Central Sioux Falls Neighborhood overnight. Our KELOLAND News crew was able to capture video from the scene in the area of South Prairie Avenue. In it, you can see smoke coming from...

Firefighters respond to overnight incident in Sioux Falls

Kentucky State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In less than a week construction will start on a new way to enter and exit Interstate 29 from 41st Street in Sioux Falls. State and city officials have said for several years that the diverging diamond interchange at 41st Street and I-29 will reduce crashes and create a safer way to exit and enter the interstate. The diamond eliminates left-hand turns across lanes of incoming traffic. The entire project will also affect traffic flow on nearby streets and intersections.

Diamond work to start again on 41st, I-29

Brookings, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Brookings School Board on Wednesday accepted the resignation of superintendent Dr. Klint Willert. Members voted unanimously to accept the resignation during the special meeting, according to notes attached to a meeting agenda. The Brookings Register said Willert described his resignation as unconventional but it is “concurrent with current school board members goals for the (district).”

Willert resigns as Brookings superintendent

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls’ Homeless Task Force can now get the ball rolling for a ‘street outreach’ program. Tuesday night, the city council voted in favor of funding part of the pilot program. The street outreach program will include trained professionals who interact...

Homeless street outreach program gets go-ahead in Sioux Falls

Rapid City, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For 8 years, Steve Allender has been the Mayor of Rapid City. However, this July will be the end of his term. Going from the Chief of Police to the Mayor of Rapid City, Steve Allender didn’t know what to expect taking on a new role.

Reflecting on 8 years of being Rapid City mayor

YANKTON, S.D. (KCAU) — A middle school in Yankton was put into lockdown Tuesday morning following a threat that prompted police investigation. According to a release from the Yankton Police Department (YPD), staff at the Yankton Middle School were alerted around 8:20 a.m. to comments stating that a student may have brought a weapon to school. Staff already had the suspected student secured and immediately alerted the YPD and Yankton School District Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle.

Alleged weapon placed Yankton Middle School on lockdown Tuesday morning

Pierre, SD

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) –A vehicle struck a large, steel, electric transmission tower on Fourth Street in Pierre around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The road is closed to through traffic from Governor’s Drive to Wellington Drive. A dark-colored SUV struck the pole causing it to lean at a 45 degree...

Vehicle crashed into Pierre transmission tower

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — A new piece of equipment is now in Brookings to help firefighters polish up their skills for the various challenges they could face on job. A new fire training tower arrived Tuesday and crews are busy working to get everything installed. “We’re taking delivery of...

Brookings Fire Department receives new training tower

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)–The Federal Reserve made its 9th rate increase since last March in its ongoing fight against inflation. Wednesday’s quarter point increase doesn’t have a direct impact on mortgage rates, but like all interest rates right now, mortgage rates have seen unprecedented volatility over the past year.

Buying a home in volatile mortgage market

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Thursday, March 23. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. A Mission man is heading to federal prison after pleading guilty to Arson. Officials in Yankton say the cause of a...

Man sentenced for arson; Vehicle vs. transmission tower crash; 3 injured in bus crash

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Authorities have released new details on a crash that happened Wednesday in Pierre. Pierre Police say a driver suffered serious injuries after crashing their SUV into an electric transmission pole on Fourth Street near Mickelson Pond around 1 p.m. MT. Responding officers found the driver...

Driver seriously injured after crashing into electric transmission pole

Pine Ridge Reservation, SD

PINE RIDGE, S.D. (KELO) — Tatewin Means says sowing into her home community on the Pine Ridge reservation is a part of her life mission. Along with a variety of volunteer efforts, Means runs a non-profit organization focused on culture, community and quality of life. Means was born and...

Remarkable Women 2023: Tatewin Means

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, March 22. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Sioux Falls police have released the name of the person killed in a hit-and-run Friday night on the northwest side of the city.

Ex-officer sentenced; 3 arrested during traffic stop; Noem signs tax reduction bill

Lincoln County, SD

Tea, SD

TEA, S.D. (KELO) — The person killed in a crash Friday morning southeast of Tea has been identified. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a Dodge Durango was traveling westbound on 276th Street when the driver lost control due to bad conditions on the road. The Durango crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound 2014 Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer.

Woman killed in Lincoln County crash identified

Maine State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – In one week, state lawmakers will gather in Pierre to consider vetoes from Gov. Kristi Noem. One of those vetoes involves House Bill 1193, where Republican senators believe they have enough votes to sustain a veto, but a two-thirds majority margin is less certain in the House of Representatives. Ahead of next week’s gathering at the Capitol, Republican Sen. David Wheeler has been answering questions for lawmakers about the 117-page bill.

House Bill 1193: Gov. Noem veto and cryptocurrency definitions

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The All-State teams have been announced for girls high school basketball. Here’s a look at the three classes: Class ‘AA’ First Team Player Team Points Per Game Hilary Behrens Brandon Valley 17.3 Mahli Abdouch SF O’Gorman 16.4 Brooklyn Harpe SF Washington 16.4 Remington Price Pierre 13.6 Cierra Watkins SF Jefferson […]

Girls High School All-State Players announced

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Mild today; Strong winds and nuisance snow Thursday

It’s a quiet start to the morning in KELOLAND. We expect better conditions in the Black Hills today with pleasant temperatures and fair skies. Expect some...

Mild today; Strong winds and nuisance snow Thursday

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