Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A summer program that got its start nearly 80 years ago in Sioux Falls is still going strong. The Supervised Playground Program has been a staple of summer in Sioux Falls since 1944. “We visit 12 parks a day and we bring out a...

Spending the summer at the playground

Florida State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Just as the Great Plains Zoo welcomed new red wolf pups, the zoo is now saying goodbye to two other animals. Komati the black rhino and Solstice the giraffe are leaving the Great Plains Zoo. Komati was moved to a zoo in Florida as...

Great Plains Zoo says goodbye to black rhino, giraffe

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s that time of year, now that the weather has warmed up, the bugs are back. The City of Sioux Falls is now spraying for mosquitoes. Five out of 18 zones throughout the city are being sprayed Monday night. It’s that familiar buzzing...

City of Sioux Falls begins mosquito spraying

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Animal Control is looking for more information about a dog that bit a woman at Falls Park. The City of Sioux Falls says the woman was bitten on the leg by an unleashed black and white pit bull mix. Animal Control says...

Animal Control looking for dog that bit woman

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Native American culture and traditions were on display Sunday at Good Earth State Park for the Indigenous Artists of the Prairie event. “It’s a really good reminder to connect with our Indigenous folks. With the music, the beautiful drum, heartbeat of the drum circle it just means a lot,” visitor Lisa Brunick said.

‘We don’t want the art dying’: Indigenous art showcased at Good Earth

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Health Connect of South Dakota held its fourth year of The Human Race Saturday morning. 30 runners and 60 walkers joined up at Sertoma Park to raise money for local non-profits. Adrienne Horsley and her family decided to run the 5K and donate their registration fee to the local organization Collision.

Human Race benefits local non-profits

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Levitt at the Falls is enjoying a strong start to the season. An estimated 3,800 people took in the first concert of the summer. On Friday night, the fifth summer of music at Levitt at the Falls kicked off with saxophonist and songwriter Vanessa Collier.

Largest opening weekend at the Levitt at the Falls kicks off summer concert schedule

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –It’s been a hot, sunny month across much of KELOLAND, which isn’t unusual during the summer season. But what is unusual is the storms that have been popping up. They’ve been moving to the west, which is the opposite of normal. It’s...

Why are storms moving east to west?

Iowa State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, June 5. Take a look at the top stories First@4 in KELOLAND On The GO. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information regarding shooting suspect Lyle Blue Legs III, according to the Rapid City Police Department. While much of the...

Caitlin Clark at home; Plane destroyed over DC; Summit Carbon Solutions partners with Absolute Energy

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is seeing more animals coming through its doors this year than last year so far. That’s why the non-profit is returning to a pre-pandemic policy. “For dogs, we are up significantly. We have not had this many...

Walk-in adopters welcome at Humane Society

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new private golf club has received approval from the Joint Planning Commission and will have a public hearing at the Joint Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council meeting later this month. Announced to the public in April, Mapleton Golf Club is...

Mapleton Golf Club moving through planning process

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With morning and afternoon sunshine, it was a day just like the past several days with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s in eastern KELOLAND. It’s something we’ve grown accustomed to this season as we’re already ahead of schedule when it comes to heat in KELOLAND.

The heat is a little earlier than usual this year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The summer season has people flocking to downtown Sioux Falls to enjoy all of the walkable entertainment throughout the heart of the city. But this year, the skyline of uptown has a very different look. While people may not be able to enjoy its benefits yet, the Steel District development atop the falls is already filling with tenants that promise to add an even bigger draw to downtown.

Looking at downtown’s Steel District development

Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) — The relationship and shared experience between an honored veteran and that veteran’s guardian on the trip is at the heart of a Midwest Honor Flight journey to the nation’s capital. Air Force veteran Dale Christensen of Watertown, South Dakota was one of 83...

Dale and Joe: A vet/guardian pairing of new friends

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Construction on the South Veterans Parkway project in Sioux Falls begins June 8, ushering in another visible stage of growth for the city. To get a sense of what this growth will mean for the city, KELOLAND News sat down with City of Sioux Falls Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Kevin Smith, and Engineering Program Manager Shannon Ausen.

Veterans Parkway project will be a Sioux Falls artery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two men are behind bars and police are looking for two other people following a chase that included gunshots through western Sioux Falls. Sam Clemens with Sioux Falls Police said Police say an 18-year-old man and woman were driving near the Empire Mall around 7:30 p.m. Monday. Clemens says police don’t have an explanation yet as to how or why the incident started, but the suspects followed the victim’s car and ended up flashing a gun.

2 charged in chase with gunshots through western Sioux Falls

Growth, faith, patience, wisdom, self-sacrifice and enjoying the fruits of your labor are the biggest points of owning and operating a small business. No one knows what it takes to make a small business run better than Jaime Meyer and Meghan Andersen, who are the co-owners of Mulberry market. They...

Mulberry Market: Small business under one roof

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Tuesday, June 6. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. Police in Aberdeen say the people responsible for several thefts from vehicles were arrested in Minnesota. A 17-year-old is facing a...

Car theft suspects arrested; Teen allegedly tries to hire hitman; Zoo animals relocated

It’s summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to think of heading back to school. Especially if you’re in need of school supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. Paige Carda is the Executive Director of REACH Literacy in Sioux Falls, and makes up part...

REACH Literacy collecting school supplies

Madison, SD

MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — A woman from the Madison area is recovering in a burn unit in St. Paul, Minnesota, after an accident four weeks ago where her clothing caught on fire. She later had part of both her legs amputated. On May 7, 78-year-old Barb Hansen was doing...

Madison area woman recovering after severe fire burns led to amputations

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 13-year-old boy who had been missing for several days has been found safe, Sioux Falls Police say. Police updated a social media post Tuesday morning. As of 9:30 a.m., they say the missing boy has been located and is safe.

UPDATE: Missing teenager found safe

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –Over the last 13 years, Levo Credit Union has given out close to 35 thousand dollars worth of college scholarships to students who serve their communities. Today, 5 new winners were announced. These five have put in hundreds of hours of their time volunteering at...

Student volunteers rewarded with $1000 college scholarships

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Bob Young’s impact on the community of Sioux Falls could be felt throughout the day at Bob Young Field. “It’s just, it’s heartwarming because it means it’s all about impact and the impact that he had on their lives that they would want to come and honor him in this way,” said Steve Young, son.

Celebrating the life and career of Bob Young

Nebraska State

Another hot summer day is ahead for much of KELOLAND, more typical of July or August rather than early June. Highs reached the 90s in many spots yesterday in eastern KELOLAND. The 90s are showing up in the driest areas. You can link the map above with the map below on the 60 day rain trends. West River is still much wetter compared to most areas east, with a few exceptions.

More heat ahead; scattered rain chances continue

Vermillion, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Multiple school districts in eastern South Dakota have begun expansion projects to help with the growing number of students, including Mitchell, Vermillion and Harrisburg. Mitchell. Residents in the Mitchell School District will vote tonight to include a $17 million athletic facility in the new high...

New schools built in response to enrollment growth

Brandon, SD

BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — To kick off their 10-year anniversary, Marmen Energy of Brandon broke Ground on a new expansion. The company is known for manufacturing wind towers. The new addition will be a building expansion that includes adding 50 new people to its’ workforce. “Overall, in the...

Marmen Energy breaks ground on new expansion

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