Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls bait shop is looking for help identifying a person who took items from the store. On social media, Dakota Angler posted surveillance photos of a person inside the store on Benson Road. The post says the store was “broken into” and two items that were taken. The items were a Blackfish Dakota Angler jacket and a Striker Duffel bag.

Dakota Angler looking for possible thief

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — ATVs are becoming common to see on public streets in Sioux Falls. Over the last few years, ATVs have grown in popularity. “That’s been something that’s really kicked off in the last couple years with COVID. It was just something that people could go out and do with their families and be away from people,” Vern Eide Motoplex service manager Laken Ambach said. “Its been a huge thing. Side-by-sides, ATVs, all the fun stuff. Seems like everybody went out and bought a side-by-side or ATV this last year.”

What to know before driving an ATV on public roads

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Across the country at 3 p.m. local time, people played taps to honor Memorial Day. That includes at the El Riad Shrine in Sioux Falls. This is the first time the El Riad Shrine has participated in Taps Across America. About 30 people participated,...

Taps Across America played outside El Riad Shrine

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Campgrounds were busy over the Memorial Day weekend as many people got outside for the “unofficial start to summer.”. At Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park near Sioux Falls, every camping spot was full for the Memorial Day weekend. “We had a really good...

Busy camping weekend at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Monday, May 22. Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day. A federal judge has sentenced a Porcupine, South Dakota man to 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter. The summer-like temperatures have kids eager to take the...

Man convicted of manslaughter; trombone trio; pools to open

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A memorial service was held in Sioux Falls Sunday to remember the late James, or Jim, Abourezk, who died in February at the age of 92. It was a celebration of life that included music, storytelling and remembrance. Abourezk represented South Dakota in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in the 1970s.

Celebration of life for Jim Abourezk held Sunday

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Sioux Center, IA

SIOUX CENTER, I.A (KELO) — Authorities in Sioux County, Iowa are asking for the public’s help in solving a gunshot investigation. The sheriff’s office says it happened at a home north of Sioux Center just after 6:30 Thursday night. The homeowner says a bullet was shot through a window and hit a cabinet inside the home.

Gunshot hits cabinet in Sioux Center home

Chancellor, SD

Turner County, SD

CHANCELLOR, S.D. (KELO)-A tractor is a total loss after a fire in Turner County over the weekend. The Chancellor Community Fire Department says it happened northwest of town just before 10 o’clock Saturday night. As crews were on their way to the scene, officials say smoke and flames could be seen from over a mile away.

Tractor destroyed in weekend fire

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Push-ups and pull-ups, not picnics, were part of the Memorial Day activities for nearly 100 people in Sioux Falls Monday. They took part in the Murph Challenge, a nationwide event that’s held in memory of a Navy SEAL named Michael Murphy, who started this fitness challenge, but died in Afghanistan in 2005. The local athletes were pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits, while honoring the fallen.

Local athletes honor the fallen during the Murph Challenge

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — While we did see a few showers in a few places this morning, much of Memorial Day has been mainly quiet. Later this evening, that may change as we keep an eye on the potential to see some scattered showers and thunderstorms develop over the region. Some of these storms may be strong to severe.

Daily chance for storms through the week

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A familiar sound of summer is back for another season. The Sioux Falls Municipal Band is one of the oldest community bands in the Midwest. Mike Jones picked up the trombone as a kid. “My dad was a trombone player and he kind of...

The band plays on

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State Track Tournament wrapped up Saturday in Sioux Falls. A pair of students from Northwestern High School in Mellette wrapped up their track careers with a performance to remember. Ethan Boekelheide and Jude Ortmeier have been friends and classmates since kindergarten. As they grew older, the duo joined band and track. They both competed in the state meet last week in the medley and shot-put.

Trombone trio plays at South Dakota track tournament

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — For some, Memorial Day is a day to gather, for others it’s a day to mourn. But as one veteran tells KELOLAND News, it’s always important to recognize those who have sacrificed for our country. Purple Heart Recipient Jack Gill and two...

‘Freedom isn’t free’: Honoring veterans this Memorial Day

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) The 2023 State Track and Field Meet concluded today at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. High Schools across the state traveled here to compete including two seniors from Northwestern High School who gave a musical send off to their high school career. After tuning up...

Northwestern HS Seniors mixing track and music

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TenHaken weighs in on Wholestone butcher shop closure

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...

TenHaken weighs in on Wholestone butcher shop closure

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