Sioux Falls, SD

Nebraska State

Yankton, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sonya Wattier grew up in and near water as a kid in Norfolk, Nebraska. Her parents introduced her to water at the local YMCA at a very young age. During the summer, the family would head north to the Missouri River and lake water near Yankton.

Learning a life-saving skill in the pool

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Bryan Peterson called it one of the city’s most heavily-underutilized programs. Last year, the city helped more than 300 homeowners plant “street trees.” Those are trees planted in the space between the curb of the street and sidewalk. For each street tree planted, the city pays a $50 voucher after regulations are met, a city-approved permit is issued and a proper tree is purchased by a participating nursery.

Get paid $50 by planting a street tree in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls student is getting national recognition for a poem about her life. Teonna Randle just finished up her sophomore year at Jefferson High School. In April she entered a poem in the Expression by Walgreens competition and recently found out she won.

Sioux Falls student wins first in national poetry contest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — National Foster Care Month came to a close at the end of May, but an organization dedicated to helping kids in foster care is preparing for a new beginning. The Closet recently found a new home along south Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. “Our...

The Closet shows off its new home to foster families

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Sioux Falls announced a saturation that was held this past weekend that targeted high-speed drivers. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn with Sioux Falls Police says the saturation called “Operation Grover” was held on Friday, May 26 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Sioux Falls speeders targeted

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Friday marks the start of 50 free concerts in downtown Sioux Falls. Levitt at the Falls opens its fifth season with blues performer Vanessa Collier and local opening act The Shamrockers. The concerts bring more traffic to some area businesses. Friday is already one...

Businesses prepare for opening night at Levitt

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Augustana University is facing a lawsuit filed by two former tenured directors within the School of Music. Lisa Grevlos and Paul Nesheim claim they were wrongfully terminated due to age, sex, retaliation and breach of contract. In this civil lawsuit against Augustana University, Lisa...

Augustana University being sued by former faculty

South Dakota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We’re having better luck when it comes to rain in eastern KELOLAND as scattered showers and storms have developed over the past couple of days, but we could use more. Now I know, not EVERYONE is getting wet but we’ve seen more rain...

Spring months were some of driest on record

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — A local family is sharing their personal tragedy with the hope of helping other young mothers who may be struggling with postpartum depression. 38-year-old Jamae Jorgensen, the niece of KELOLAND’s Don Jorgensen, took her own life earlier this week after being diagnosed with postpartum depression following the birth of her now 7-month-old son.

Family tragedy sheds light on postpartum depression

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, June 2. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. On Tuesday a Rapid City police officer drew his weapon and shot a suspect while enforcing a “no contact” order. This is the third officer-involved shooting of the year in South Dakota.

3 officer-involved shootings in 2023; Reward for shooting suspect; Bear spotted near Britton

Minnesota State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Just in time for our 70 anniversary KELOLAND got a surprise gift. A reel of film from the 1950s. It came from the family of the host of KELOLAND’s first live variety show. “Hi there, we are glad you came because we are...

Copy of long lost KELOLAND variety show shared by host’s family

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — We’re just two days away from beginning the fifth season of Levitt at the Falls. The Levitt staff has been busy getting the Levitt shell in downtown Sioux Falls ready for Friday night’s start to the free concert series. It’s time to...

Levitt sets the stage for new season

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A man found guilty of first-degree rape has been sentenced. 60-year-old Donald Anderson, of Sioux Falls, was sentenced this week in Roberts County to 30 years in prison. Anderson pled guilty to first-degree rape of a girl who was between five and eight years old at the time.

Sioux Falls man sentenced for first degree rape

YANKTON, S.D (KELO) The need for mental health resources is growing across South Dakota, particularly in rural communities. The city of Yankton is working to address this issue through a new behavioral health care facility. Community members, healthcare officials, and others gathered in northern Yankton today to break ground on...

$26 million behavior health facility coming to Yankton

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You step out into your garage, walk across the floor, flip open the door to your sprinkler box and hit start. The time is 12:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, and your house number is 2308. Two minutes later your phone rings. It’s the...

Why you can’t water your lawn every day in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) — Amendment D passed last November, granting thousands of South Dakotans access to Medicaid. Thursday, a ceremony was held at Falls Community Health Center in Downtown Sioux Falls to speak more about the expansion. It was a celebratory day at Falls Falls Community Health, as...

‘This is going to be a lifeline’; Medicaid expansion early enrollment begins

YANKTON, S. D. (KCAU) — A community staple in Yankton has officially closed its doors for good after more than 50 years. The owners of JoDean’s Steakhouse in Yankton announced their last day is May 31. Just after the restaurant opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the dining room...

Ahead of closure, guests pack JoDean’s hall

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new addition along the bike trail near Rotary Park in southeastern Sioux Falls is almost ready for the public to use. Equipment is going in at the outdoor fitness court ranging from cardio bikes to yoga options. This is the first exercise park...

First-ever outdoor fitness court near Rotary Park almost finished

Colman, SD

COLMAN, S.D. (KELO) — A Colman family about doubled in October. The Lebruns found out they were expecting their fourth child a little over a year ago, but the news they learned at the first ultrasound appointment came as a shock. The Lebruns are busy. “It’s always an adventure...

Colman quadruplets grow family of 5 to 9

Vermillion, SD

VERMILLION, S.D. (KCAU) — After eight years, the murder of a woman going fishing in SOuth Dakota remains unsolved. Authorities are nonetheless hopeful there will be closure in the case. On June 1, 2015, authorities found the body of 29-year-old Alicia Hummel in the Missouri River near Vermillion. As...

8 years later, murder at boat dock remains unsolved

Iowa State

Brookings, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, May 31. Here’s everything you need to know this Midday. The investigation never led to charges, but newly unsealed documents describe the evidence that led authorities to Sanford. A man is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting in Cherry...

New unsealed docs in Sanford case; Officer-involved shooting; Police investigate Brookings crashes

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND is at a crossroads in weather right now. Just over a month ago, we were still talking about the winter and the cold that seemed to never end. Now, it’s hot weather that won’t let go and the lack of widespread rain that has our attention.

June’s weather looks dry

It’s shaping up to be another hot day in much of eastern and central KELOLAND. The high was 93 yesterday in Aberdeen and we’ll close to that again today. The rains have been spotty around the region too. You can see the spots of green on the map below, where local totals over .50″ were found.

Cycle of hot weather with hit and miss rain continues

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday, June 2. Here’s what you need to know in news and weather for your midday. Foggy conditions in Pennington County this morning played a role in two crashes, including one involving a school bus. The man accused of killing Jordan...

Car vs. bus crash; Recovery begins after building collapse; Dakota Dunes murder suspect indicted

Texas State

Union County, SD

Dakota Dunes, SD

LAREDO, T.X. (KCAU) — The suspect of a murder that happened at an apartment complex in the Dakota Dunes is now being extradited. According to the Webb County Jail, the jail where Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales, 39, of Sioux City was being held in Texas, Castellanos-Rosales was released from jail on Wednesday.

Dakota Dunes murder released from Texas jail, en route to Union County: Officials

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Happy June! It’s Thursday, June 1. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go with everything you need to know in news and weather. The investigation never led to charges against T. Denny Sanford in South Dakota, but newly unsealed documents reveal evidence of a possible crime in another state.

Triple murder suspect pleads guilty; New Sanford docs unsealed; 5-year-old injured in hit-and-run

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Remarkable Women 2023; Vicki Stewart

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) –Throughout the month of March, KELOLAND News has been highlighting women who are working to make a difference. The last nominee is...

Remarkable Women 2023; Vicki Stewart

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