Sioux Falls, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — On this week’s Inside KELOLAND, we’re showcasing some of the most positive stories from the last week. We’ll look at what’s been positive in education with the end of the school year. We’ll see how the 437 project and a...

Inside KELOLAND: Showcasing the positive in KELOLAND

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Happy Friday! It’s May 26 — start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. People all across KELOLAND are sending support to a central South Dakota family after Wednesday’s fatal home explosion.

Support for home explosion victims; 3 injured in scaffolding collapse; Search for wanted man

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — During the summer construction season, the City of Sioux Falls is also working to make the community more inclusive for all. Vicki Stewart has spent her whole life in a wheelchair. She knows how hard it can be to get around certain parts of town.

‘We’re making progress’: $1.2 million dollar ADA construction project in SF

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — OSHA has joined the investigation into a scaffolding collapse on the Sanford Health campus in central Sioux Falls. The collapse Thursday afternoon sent three construction workers to the emergency room with injuries, but there are no updates on how they are doing. The incident happened in the area between the Surgical Tower and the Children’s Hospital where a new orthopedic center is being built.

OSHA investigating construction site incident

Minnehaha County, SD

Wall Lake, IA

WALL LAKE, S.D. (KELO) — The holiday weekend is nearly here. That means some people might be heading to the beach or taking the boat for a spin. Callie Lensegrav and her friend a quiet day at Wall Lake beach on Thursday. “We just wanted to get outside and...

Water safety reminders ahead of holiday weekend

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Recently, both Sioux Falls and Rapid City animal control services have seen an uptick in animal bites. Most of the time, a day in the park with your dog goes without incident. But this spring, animal control services in South Dakota have seen an unprecedented amount of dog bite cases.

Staying safe from dog bites this summer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –With the Memorial Day weekend just ahead of us a lot of people will be visiting gravesites all over KELOLAND remembering loved ones who have gone before us. Some are also be hitting the rivers and lakes, including some very special fishermen. It’s not easy...

Paralyzed Veterans reel in a fun fishing trip

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Since hitting the air in the 1950s, one of the most visible elements of KELOLAND News has been the vehicles that have transported us around the region as we carry out our reporting. Things have changed a lot. Back in the day, KELOLAND News...

PHOTOS: KELO cars through the years

It’s a breezy and warm morning across much of KELOLAND. These passing clouds on our Lake Madison camera have delivered a few showers, but nothing widespread. You can see a few more showers and t-showers have bubbled-up on radar south of Sioux City and east of Spencer, IA. Again, don’t rule out a few these around today, but it will be hard to get widespread rain in this pattern.

Limited rain chances, warm temperatures ahead for KELOLAND

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Memorial Day is approaching and programs are scheduled in several cities across the state. Here’s a look at 10 cities in South Dakota with Memorial Day programs:. Sioux Falls. There are multiple programs in the Sioux Falls area throughout the day Monday. The...

Memorial Day programs throughout the state

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The Cruisin’ for Critters Poker Run is a fundraiser for the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at J & L Harley Davidson. The ride includes six stops and ends at Fresh Horses Saloon in Harrisburg where poker hands and prizes will be drawn at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday Boredom Busters: May 27th

Texas State

Yankton, SD

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Southeastern South Dakota has seen two tragic cases of domestic violence recently that resulted in the deaths of two women. Timber Rose Cournoyer was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend, Adrian Lund, in Yankton the evening of May 22. She reportedly knocked on a neighbor’s door before collapsing in the hallway and yelled “Adrian.” When the neighbor opened the door, Cournoyer said, “He stabbed me.” The victim was taken to the hospital where she died.

‘You are not alone’: Domestic Violence Resources in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Commonground is the featured performer during the Outdoor Concert Series at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run southeast of Sioux Falls. The performance is at 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket. The free concerts are held each Sunday through July 30th. A park entrance license is required for vehicles.

Sunday Boredom Busters: May 28th

Spencer, SD

SPENCER, S.D. (KELO) –On May 30th, 1998, five tornados formed over Southeastern South Dakota. “It was a hot humid day, one of those days you knew thunderstorms were going form,” said Keloland Chief Meteorologist Jay Trobec. One of those thunderstorms would produce a tornado not far from Spencer.

25th Anniversary of Spencer Tornado

Florida State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –It was an emotional last day of school at Lowell Elementary in Sioux Falls. Graduating 5th graders and departing staff rang a bell outside one last time. But they weren’t the only ones saying good-bye. At Lowell Elementary, summer starts with the ring of...

Custodian for over 30 years says goodbye to Lowell Elementary

Illinois State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –Aside from a couple of isolated showers and storms in southeast KELOLAND today, it looks to stay mostly dry and warm in eastern KELOLAND for the next several days. Temperatures will remain above average through the holiday weekend with many in the 80s. Depending on...

Dry, warm & windy holiday weekend in southeastern KELOLAND

Hawaii State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The unofficial start of summer arrives with Memorial Day weekend. Millions of Americans will likely be traveling either on the road or by air. Triple A estimates over 42 million Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend. Some of them are heading to...

Memorial Day travel plans underway

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Take a look at the day’s top stories First@4 for Wednesday, May 24. Authorities in Sioux Falls responded to an emergency call at the Sanford Health Campus in the central part of the city. Investigators are trying to figure out the cause of...

Sanford structure collapse; Floyd’s uncle speaks; Support for Fort Pierre family

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Wednesday afternoon, the Washington Pavilion announced a new partnership with the Sanford Underground Research Facility. The water room may not look like much now, but some dramatic changes are in the works. “We were fortunate along the way to sit down with our friends...

Washington Pavilion announces new partnership

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The collaboration of several law enforcement agencies in South Dakota helped authorities arrest a 25-year-old Huron man for rape. Police say on May 14th, they received a report of a sexual assault in the central part of Sioux Falls. Officers sent DNA evidence to...

25-year-old Huron man arrested for Sioux Falls rape

Animals can bring a sense of peace to our busy days. From just giving an understanding look to being able to understand your feelings it can feel like they’re making your life better. No one knows that better than Maggie Pearson, the owner of Tenacious dog training. As well...

Meet Leo, the Sioux Falls Police Department therapy dog

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls restaurant is getting a third helping of technology to assist its wait staff. For the past year, the Pizza Ranch on 41st Street has been using a pair of robots to bus tables. Now, the management may soon be adding at least one more robot to its staff.

A.I. & pizza pie

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Friday, May 26 was the last day of the 2023 school year for the Sioux Falls School District. With summer’s arrival, here’s a guide to free summer lunch programs for students in the area. The school district has free lunches at eight...

Where to find free summer lunches

Madison, SD

MADISON, S.D. (KELO) — For several months now, the city of Madison has used cameras that can read license plates of passing cars. They can detect stolen cars, help locate people with warrants and more. Drive around Madison and you’ll see the Flock automated license plate readers all over...

License plate readers proving their worth in Madison, police say

Brookings County, SD

White, SD

WHITE, S.D. (KELO) — A Minnesota man has been identified as the person killed in a crash Sunday evening east of White, South Dakota. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on 486th Avenue when the lead driver lost control going around a curve. A second motorcycle rear-ended the Harley. Both motorcycles came to a rest in the west ditch.

Pipestone man identified as person killed in Brookings County crash

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There are multiple things you can do if want to volunteer. Those can include serving food, sitting with someone or taking care of animals. In this week’s Flashback Friday, we go back to 1996 and introduce volunteers that introduced puppies to new people.

Flashback Friday: Puppies meet new people

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Harrisburg, SD

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Firefighters filling potholes in Sioux Falls

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...

Firefighters filling potholes in Sioux Falls

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