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Sioux Falls, SD

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We will welcome the first day of spring with some chilly weather. Morning temperatures have fallen into the single digits in the northeast under mostly clear skies. We still have a thick blanket of snow to melt in eastern KELOLAND, but we do see progress coming, even with the chances of “new” snow this week.

Rain and snow chances return tomorrow; Near normal temps by Friday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — So, spring is officially here, but it doesn’t mean temperatures magically warm to the 60s. As many know, snow in spring is a common thing in KELOLAND. It was another step back in the temperature department as we had another below-average day. But...

Hold your thoughts of warm days ahead

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’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It may not feel like it, but spring is officially underway. Landscape Garden Centers is preparing for its second spring at its new location in Sioux Falls. “We’ve been busy planting annuals, perennials, obviously moving snow,” Garden Center Manager Laura Kalfs said.

It’s time to start thinking spring!

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A sure sign of spring… Snirtfest at Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls. Winter is showing no signs of calling it quits, but Great Bear Ski Valley is set to close up shop. “Every season has to come to an end at...

Great Bear Ski Valley set to close up shop

Iowa State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A robin appeared to pose for a photo just days before the first day of spring. Robert Bye of Sioux Falls said he took the photo in his backyard. The bird was perched in a Cleveland pear tree, he said. While robins may appear...

Sign of spring spotted with robin

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, March 21. Here’s everything you need to know this Midday. 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. Firefighters in Milbank kept busy Monday with...

Name released in fatal crash; Crews respond to barn fire; MN abortion refuge

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

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

SOIUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the day’s top stories in KELOLAND On The Go First@4. Sioux Falls police need your help to find the person involved in a fatal hit and run Friday night on the northwest side of the city. Sioux Falls police...

Search for hit-and-run suspect; Man accused of assaulting driver; Tuesday brings rain, snow chances

Yankton, SD

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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — 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. Police say it was 24-year-old Skylar Yellow Eagle who was hit by a white truck when he was trying to get his vehicle out of the ditch near Marion Road and Bentgrass Street.

24-year-old identified in fatal hit-and-run crash

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

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Adderall, a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, is a stimulant drug used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As an amphetamine, it is a controlled substance that carries a high potential for abuse. It is also used by a large number...

Adderall shortage impacting South Dakota

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? You are in luck! We asked a familiar face to KELOLAND Living viewers to join us back on the show to share her new role with us. Formerly our book club librarian, Jane Taylor, has taken on a new role as the owner of Prairie Road Yarn in Sioux Falls.

Learn how to knit with new local yarn shop

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in downtown Sioux Falls. Police say, the driver is in jail and the victim is hospitalized with serious injuries. Witnesses got a description of the suspect and his pickup, and police were able to track...

1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after Sioux Falls hit and run

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Access to mental health care in Sioux Falls is not as simple as looking up a therapist online and making an appointment. New research from Augustana University shows that residents face a variety of barriers ranging from cost to waitlists and access to transportation when trying to receive mental health care. Beacom Research Fellows Brianna Pitz and José Cruz Medina worked in colloboration with local mental health providers and community members to determine the needs of the community.

Research shows barriers to mental health care persist in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the top stories First@4 in KELOLAND On The Go. Sioux Falls residents now have a new way of collaborating with city council members. Every third Saturday of the month, members of the Council will meet here at Leonardo’s Cafe and have an open discussion with attendees.

City council members meet with residents; 1 dead in Tea crash; SDSU vs Virginia Tech

Madison, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The passenger in a high-speed chase that involved driving the wrong way on Interstate 29, gunfire and a large amount of meth was back in court on Monday. 46-year-old Bonner Juel pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on law enforcement and a meth charge. Last...

Man part of wrong-way pursuit that ended in Madison pleads guilty to 2 charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police are looking for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash. Police say the victim’s car slid into the ditch near North Marion Road and West Bentgrass Street around 10 p.m. Friday. The 24-year-old victim was outside the vehicle when...

Police searching for driver who struck, killed pedestrian

Rock Rapids, IA

ROCK RAPIDS, I.A. (KELO) — Parents in the Central Lyon Community School District in Rock Rapids, Iowa, are learning about an investigation into a non-district school employee who had interactions with students. According to a Facebook post from the district, the allegations are considered severe and are being taken...

Law enforcement investigate non-district employee at Central Lyon

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Sioux Falls residents now have a new way of collaborating with city council members. Every third Saturday of the month, members of the Council will meet here at Leonardo’s Cafe and have an open discussion with attendees. “The goal was to get different...

SF City Council members creating conversations with residents

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A former police officer charged with assaulting a man during an arrest outside of a Sioux Falls bar was back in court today. Joseph Larson, 34, entered a no contest plea and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 of them suspended.

Ex-officer to serve 5 days on simple assault charge

If you’re thinking about starting therapy, for whatever personal reason, finding the right therapist is the first hurdle you need to cross. And often, that can be the reason why many people never actually get started or stick with it. Emily Learing is a Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor with Sioux Falls Counseling. She knows how important it is to find the right therapist to help you. She joined us today to share a few ideas you can use in your search and some things you should consider along the way.

How to find the right therapist for you

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Snow squalls blowing in on Thursday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We are watching the next round of weather that is heading into KELOLAND. Thursday will see the passage of a cold...

Snow squalls blowing in on Thursday

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