Iowa State

Sioux Falls, SD

South Dakota State

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

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

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 and Minnehaha County may post the big visitor and tourism numbers in the state but there other draws in towns and cities across southeastern South Dakota. The 14 counties of the southeastern South Dakota tourism region had $1.8 billion in visitor spending...

Chislic, nature part of the tourism wins in SD region

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) — It’s Tuesday, June 6. Here’s what you need to know in news and weather for your midday. Two men are behind bars and police are looking for two other people following a chase that included gunshots through western Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls...

Gunshot incident; Canadian wildfires; Hunt for dog that bit woman

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Sunday, May 22. Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day. A 70-year-old man was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving several vehicles in Sioux Falls around 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Police in Aberdeen...

Celebrating Bob Young; Sioux Falls crash; Aberdeen thefts

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — If you’ve attended any craft fairs in the region over the past 15 years, you’ve likely run into Shake Rattle Sew, known for their incredibly soft handmade blankets. Now owner Holly Andeson-Hintz has opened a storefront in Sioux Falls, giving people a...

Sioux Falls handmade store opens Build a Blanket workshops

Washington, DC

Mina, SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Four people are dead after a plane veered off course and crashed in Virginia wilderness Sunday after flying over Washington D.C., prompting security concerns. That crash brings back memories of the 1999 Learjet crash near Mina, South Dakota, with pro golfer Payne Stewart and...

Virginia plane crash recollects memories of Payne Stewart crash in SD

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

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

How have you been holding up in the heat lately? The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for people and our pets. Thankfully, there are a few tools that can help your pet keep their cool. Madison Rietz and Andi Brandner are with Pet Wants in Sioux Falls. They...

Pet Wants Sioux Falls: Keeping pets cool in the heat

Aberdeen, SD

ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — Police in Aberdeen say the people responsible for several thefts from vehicles were arrested in Minnesota. Over the last week, Aberdeen police have been posting surveillance videos of the suspects believed to be connected to reports of thefts and stolen vehicles. Investigators received several tips...

Suspects in Aberdeen thefts arrested in Minnesota

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

Sisseton, SD

SISSETON, S.D. (KELO) – Right now, the South Dakota Missing Person’s Clearinghouse on the Attorney General’s website lists 136 people as missing. 84 of them are Indigenous people. Some cases are recent, others goes back years, but we don’t always get to hear the stories behind the...

AJ Lufkins: Missing for more than a decade

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) — 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

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

Have you tried on those shorts, or that swimsuit from last summer yet? If you’re feeling a little defeated because they just don’t fit like they used to, we shared a great solution for you on today’s show!. Jess Lynn is the general manager at Row House...

Get a full body workout in with Row House Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Just like making hay when the sun shines, construction must be done when the weather complies. The following closures will take place beginning Monday, June 5th:. Cliff Avenue – between 11th Street and 26th Street:. The outside southbound and northbound lanes will be...

Summer construction brings more road closures

Many of us look forward to the warmer months of the year as a chance to slow down a little–and relax. Only some people are just beginning to gear up as the mercury starts to rise. And when they get going, there’s no end to what they can dream up for a summer of fun.

Across The Table with Tom Slattery

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you’re looking for something to do in Sioux Falls this weekend, Lutheran Social Services will host the 26th annual Festival of Cultures on Saturday. More than 50 vendors including food trucks and live performances will celebrate diversity and offer opportunities to get...

LSS holding Festival of Cultures this weekend

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

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

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Where and when storm, snow hits in next 48 hours

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A mixed bag of weather, including thunderstorms and blizzards, is expected throughout the area in the next 48 hours. KELOLAND Meteorologist...

Where and when storm, snow hits in next 48 hours

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