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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls police are asking for the public's help finding a missing juvenile, Serenity Lopez. Police say Lopez was last seen in the 3000 block of East Seventh Street.She was wearing a black T-shirt and pink shorts and has long black hair with pink tips.Anyone with information about her…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- If you're a regular at concerts in Sioux Falls, or anywhere in the country, you've likely seen a show by Pepper Entertainment. "Pepper is, by definition, a live promoter company. But we do so much in the back room that I think people don't understand. I mean, everything from production…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Oh My Cupcakes is giving back in a sweet way for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, Oh My Cupcakes sells a pink cupcake called the Ms. Kim. "Kim was my sister-in-law and was diagnosed in 1993 with breast cancer at age 38, so very young," said Melissa Johnson, owner
BLACK HILLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Three young golden eagles are back in the wild after injuries brought each of them into the care of wildlife rehabilitators. Lazarus, Clay, and Ditch were all found in the Black Hills region. After being stabilized at the Black Hills Raptor Center, the birds were transferred to Bramble Park…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Monday featured some well-above-average temperatures in KELOLAND…especially West River, where highs approached 90 degrees at times. It's a good reminder that, despite what the calendar says, summertime heat can be slow to depart. But just how long can we see that kind of heat? For Sioux…
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota state government is finding difficulty in trying to sell a building site that previously was used as a place to auction surplus federal property in the western side of the state. The South Dakota Board of Appraisal met Tuesday at the Capitol to discuss what to do next with
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Two Sioux Falls therapists have created a new resource for foster families based on a feral feline. Nikki Roth is a mental health therapist in Sioux Falls who grew up with a love of cats. Roth's husband found an abandoned Siamese kitten at his workplace and was asked to bring
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Circle Clinical Research has opened a new location in Sioux Falls after experiencing significant growth over the past three years. Founder and CEO Lynn Bartholow started Circle Clinical back in 2023 and can't believe what it has grown to become. "I think the biggest word is grateful. I have…
BOX ELDER, S.D. (KELO)-- Another South Dakota Bridge Improvement Grant project, the Bennett Road Bridge in Box Elder has been completed. This project is one of the many steps the city is taking to prepare for the upcoming expansion at Ellsworth. The Bennett Road Bridge will help connect travelers to Box Elder with…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Over 1,000 kids in the Sioux Falls School District may lose free/reduced meal benefits once the grace period to apply to this year's programs runs out Friday. Superintendent Jamie Nold urged families at a press conference Tuesday to apply to the meal program even if they do not think they
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The kitchen manager who employed unauthorized illegal immigrants for financial gain at Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet accepted a plea agreement signed Monday, according to court documents. Min Lin worked at the restaurant on 41st Street for nearly 10 years prior to his arrest alongside…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A 21-year-old Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to three years in prison, a year after a fatal crash near Lennox, SD, according to court records. Court records show Elijah Cooper pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year. The single vehicle crash on Saturday, October 5, 2025…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Jeff and Tammie Broin said they bought land next to Great Bear Recreation Area in Sioux Falls with the intent to give some acres to the city. On Tuesday, city officials said the donated 20.5 acres will be used to expand Great Bear. The additional 20 acres will increase the
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A Yankton man plans to plead guilty after attempting to providing contraband in prison. He signed court documents admitting he tried to throw synthetic cannabinoids and other prohibited items over the fence at the Yankton Federal Prison Camp in January 2025. The Yankton Federal Prison Camp…
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota regulators are punishing Chevron New Energies for violations found during an inspection at one of the company's biogas facilities last year. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday agreed to levy a penalty of $27,912.50. The violations occurred at the Chevron Bright…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Former White River standout Joe Sayler has been picked as the Summit League Preseason Player of the Year, according to the league who released their preseason poll on Tuesday. The voting panel is made up of the league's eight head coaches, sports information directors and select media…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO)-- A newly formed task force will spend the coming months developing recommendations for how Minnehaha County evaluates data center proposals, as county leaders aim to add transparency and clear standards to the zoning process. Previously the Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning Commission…
President Trump on Monday signed an order to extend the use of red-dyed diesel, but what is it?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The North Dakota State women were picked as the top team in the Summit League Preseason Poll, while SDSU and USD finished second and third. The preseason poll was announced by the Summit League on Tuesday morning. The voting panel includes the league's eight head coaches, sports information…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The third suspect alleged to be involved in the McKenna Wendel was in federal court for a hearing Tuesday morning in Northern District of Iowa. Kevin Chapman, 48, of Sioux Falls is charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance - cocaine resulting in death. Chapman did not…
National park officials have issued a statement days after visitors captured pictures and videos of an injured bison.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are Tuesday's top stories: A 29-year-old Sioux Falls man is facing several charges after being arrested for a sexual assault incident that occurred in western Sioux Falls Sunday afternoon, according to the Sioux Falls Police Department. A juvenile victim with minor non-life threatening…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's a pretty start to the day and we expect lots of sunshine across the region. Here are some of our LIVE Cams as of 7am. It was downright hot yesterday in western SD, with a high temperature of 91 in Rapid City. Take a look at the high temperature
BLACK HILLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Each year, the Buffalo Roundup brings in more than 20,000 visitors to watch the buffalo travel across Custer State Park. "This is our fourth time being here in the Black Hills. So we really enjoy it. I love the area, and we do a lot of Jeep trails and stuff like
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- An alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity is getting national attention. Seven accused frat members allegedly were either expelled or had to write letters as punishment. Claims in a civil case have the DA's office reexamining what happened. The case is also sparking an…
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) -- A local credit union is rewarding teachers for their efforts. Jayna Silvernail teaches second grade at Robert Bennis Elementary in Brandon. "Teaching was always my first choice. I never had a backup plan. I didn't change my major. My mom was a teacher. Our family has a lot of teachers, so
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —KELOLAND News has been following the story of the Vandrovec family for years. The family spent 133 days in the NICU after the birth of twins Breley and Kailey. Unfortunately, a few days into their stay at the NICU, Breley died. "Leaving the NICU with one kid felt really wrong. Like
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- This quiet east Sioux Falls neighborhood is now the center of an ongoing shooting investigation. Police say the victim was here when they were shot at several times around 3 am Sunday after they reported that another vehicle cut them off. "At this point, the victim pulled into a driveway…
Roughly 30 landowners in the Crooks area near Foundation Park filed a lawsuit against the City of Sioux Falls saying the city did not follow its own rules when a conditional use permit and other plans were approved for Smithfield to build a new plant in the industrial park.
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- An important structure near South Dakota's capital city is getting some extra attention. The Oahe Dam, located north of Pierre and Fort Pierre, has been reclassified to the highest possible risk category by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam is now considered a "very high risk." The Oahe…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sioux Falls city zoning ordinance requires a minimum of 1,000 feet between the building wall of the planned Smithfield facility in Foundation Park. However, city zoning allows for the roughly 842 feet between residences north of the Smithfield project if mitigation measures can be met. A…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Several organizations from around the Sioux Falls area held a press conference on Monday asking for a moratorium on data centers in Sioux Falls. Dakota Rural Action, South Dakota for Data Center Transparency, and Let Sioux Falls Vote held a joint press conference asking the Sioux Falls City…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A Parker-area veterinarian is searching for another to take over his practice as his retirement leaves the town without another. Dr. Ron Good is retiring after 48 years of caring for both large farm animals and small pets. While Good said it was time to step away, he hoped to
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota's attorney general doesn't plan to appeal further a federal judge's order preventing enforcement of a new state law against a website operated by Mayday Health that shows people how to reach other websites where they can get abortion pills. The office however will continue to argue…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A 53-year-old Sioux Falls man is now charged with manslaughter in connection with his brother's death in mid-September. On Monday morning, Jeromy Willard pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and aggravated domestic assault, according to court records. Willard was indicted on a…
Thousands of eyedrop bottles, sold at popular retailers like Walgreens, are being recalled over concerns the drops may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A 29-year-old Sioux Falls man is facing several charges after being arrested for a sexual assault incident that occurred in western Sioux Falls Sunday afternoon, according to the Sioux Falls Police Department. According to police, Andjelo Luccean is facing the following charges: SFPD…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A juvenile victim with minor non-life threatening injuries is now recovering from a road rage shooting that occurred near the Whittier neighborhood Sunday morning, according to the Sioux Falls Police Department. SFPD said they received a call after a juvenile victim showed up at a local…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Feeding South Dakota has announced a new produce program that will provide fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost to the organization's agency partners across the state, according to a press release from the nonprofit organization. The launch of the program was made possible with financial…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Brookings County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of a shed fire in White Sunday evening, according to a Facebook post. The Brookings County Sheriff's Office and the White Fire Department responded to a shed fire at a residence on 202nd Street near 475th Avenue around 6:16…
PepsiCo, Inc. has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide over undeclared food colorings, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are Monday's top stories: Sioux Falls police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting. After 124 years serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding region, Shipley's Garment Spa will be closing its doors. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, the president of Augustana University, remembers her…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- We've had another chilly start across parts of eastern KELOLAND, but warmer weather is just around the corner. Take a look at the lows since midnight. Expect a downright hot afternoon in southwestern SD, with highs likely into the 90s. Overall, it will be a mild forecast and mainly a
ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) -- More than 200 people came together on a crystal-blue Sunday afternoon to say goodbye to a one-time icon of South Dakota politics. The hour-long memorial service for R. (Ralph) Lars Herseth at Northern State University drew people from throughout South Dakota, including farmers from the area as…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- For more than 50 years, an indoor flea market has taken place in Sioux Falls. Formerly known as Benson's Flea Market, the event recently rebranded and is now called the Black Market. It's the first weekend back at the flea market after months away, and vendors and shoppers alike are
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- St. Mary Elementary School continues to fundraise for a new playground as construction is nearly completed for the new space. The current playground has been unchanged since the school’s founding in 1949. For the past 76 years, the children have played in a smaller, climbing area, as well…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - After 124 years serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding region, Shipley's Garment Spa will be closing its doors. In a letter written to customers, Shipley's Garment Spa says the decision to close was not an easy one, but health issues, economic challenges, changes to the industry and…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Here's a look at Sunday's top stories with KELOLAND On The Go. Sioux Falls police are investigating an early morning shooting. People will gather in Aberdeen today to honor the life of former South Dakota legislator Lars Herseth. It’s been a little while since we’ve had a run of weather
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- Sioux Falls police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting. Police tell us that a person with a gunshot wound showed up to the Avera McKennan emergency room around 3 a.m. Sunday. There's no word on the person's condition or whether anyone's been arrested. Police tell us they're in the…
A family-owned ranch in north-central South Dakota will soon be opening up a storefront for their beef products in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - At the Downtown Holiday Inn, book lovers and authors gathered for the 24th annual festival of books. South Dakota Humanities Council members say the event is a great way for readers to connect with authors and see how several stories have shaped the state of South Dakota. "We're just hoping
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - The Festival of Bands is back in Sioux Falls, and one group has been working toward this competition for months. "We've been we've been working on the show since early January when we picked it out. And we've been doing weekly rehearsals through the summer. And at the end of
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help finding the vehicle that crashed into a streetlight. According to HCSO, it's believed the incident happened before midnight on Friday night. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Watertown Reginal Dispatch received a call reporting…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Department of Corrections says all in-person visits at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls this weekend are canceled. The department made the announcement on social media Friday night. No reason for the cancellations was given. The DOC says this will not…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here's a look at Saturday's top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. A judge has sided with a group of Crooks area landowners, who filed a lawsuit claiming the city did not follow its 2050 plan. A Minnehaha County jury has found a man guilty of attempted murder in connection
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The calendar has turned to October, which means the high school football playoffs in South Dakota are just weeks away. The KELOLAND SportsZone returned on Friday night for another full show of games. This week's show features 11 games from South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Games featured on…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - It's cold and flu season, which means many people are scheduling appointments and making a trip to the pharmacy; but for residents at Good Samaritan Society Prairie Creek, they didn't have to go anywhere. For years, Lewis Drug and Good Samaritan have teamed up to bring a flu clinic to
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) - USD Athletics broke ground Friday on a new track and field facility in Vermillion called the Gassen Family Fieldhouse. "This facility, this indoor fieldhouse, is going to allow those student athletes not only to be attracted to come here to Vermillion, but it's going to allow them to train at…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Celebrate the first Saturday of October with a full day of performances by Festival of Bands in Sioux Falls. Oct. 3 will mark the 39th annual Festival of Bands. The day begins with a parade in downtown Sioux Falls and ends with a competition at Howard Wood Field. “Music can
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- It's another week of Friday night high school football, and Roosevelt is preparing to host Rapid City Central. Normally, the Rough Riders play their home games at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls. Friday night's game will be at Roosevelt High School, and early Friday crews were putting in the
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — More than six months later, a Sioux Falls mom says she won't soon forget the day she lost her 14-year-old daughter. During a Friday morning ceremony that honored her life, McKenna Wendel's mother shared with KELOLAND News what made her daughter so amazing. "I remember when we did pictures…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO) -- A circuit court judge has ruled in favor of Crooks area landowners who filed a lawsuit against the city of Sioux Falls over the decision on the relocation of Smithfield to Foundation Park. Judge Ann Hoffman granted a Writ of Certiorari which means the Sioux Falls City Council's decision to
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- We're hearing from the president of Augustana University for the first time since her father, Lars Herseth died last month of cancer at the age of 80. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin remembers her dad, a longtime South Dakota legislator and onetime candidate for governor, as a role model and…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are some Saturday events to bust your boredom: Head to downtown Sioux Falls for the Festival of Bands. It's hosted by all five high schools in Sioux Falls. The festivities start with a parade just after 8 a.m. on Phillips Avenue. After the parade, go to Howard Wood Field
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The high school football season continues to move quickly as playoffs begin for some classes in less than three weeks. This week's KELOLAND SportsZone features highlights from 11 games across South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Games featured on KELOLAND SportsZone: The KELOLAND SportsZone…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Saturday morning, the 39th annual Festival of Bands will have local and out-of-state bands perform in downtown Sioux Falls, culminating in a final competition at Howard Wood Field. Here is what you should know if you plan to go. What is the Festival of Bands? A post by Downtown Sioux
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court is considering combining the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Seventh Judicial Circuit. A news release from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System said the merger would "eliminate duplicative administrative structures currently located in Deadwood, Sturgis…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- A man in connection with an officer-involved shooting was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault. Samir Albaidhani was convicted in court Thursday of: As of this story's publishing, there has been no sentencing date set for Albaidhani. Albaidhani was previously convicted on…
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Dylan Wilde can practice law in South Dakota no more. The State Bar of South Dakota Disciplinary Board on September 21 had requested that the South Dakota Supreme Court immediately and temporarily suspend Wilde. The Spearfish attorney and CPA voluntarily surrendered his South Dakota law license…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A 48-year-old woman is now in the hospital after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries from a car crash in western Sioux Falls Friday morning, according to Sioux Falls Police. The Sioux Falls Police Department reported responding to the area of West 12th Street and South Lyons Avenue for…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —October is the unofficial kickoff to harvest season here in South Dakota, with farmers getting into the fields as crops start coming out of the ground. For Flashback Friday, we take it back to 1976, where one South Dakota community had a pretty unusual way of celebrating the harvest. The sight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are Friday's top stories: The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating a deadly car vs. pedestrian crash that occurred in a parking lot in central Sioux Falls Thursday morning. 23-year-old Nikki Thin Elk of Rapid City was identified as the woman who died after a…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's a crisp and cool morning around the region with several spots in eastern KELOLAND dropping into the 30s this morning. Here are a few of the LIVE Cam shots we found just after 7am. How low did it get overnight? Take a look at the numbers below. Britton dropped
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO) -- A wild child, but also sweet and gentle. That's how Flandreau mom Erika Lee describes her little girl, Catherine. "She was just a daddy's girl through and through," Lee said. But in July of last year, Catherine's family suffered a heartbreak. The two-year-old died unexpectedly. "Catherine…
FLANDREAU, S.D. (KELO) -- A wild child, but also sweet and gentle. That's how Flandreau mom Erika Lee describes her little girl, Catherine. "She was just a daddy's girl through and through," Lee said. But in July of last year, Catherine's family suffered a heartbreak. The two-year-old died unexpectedly. "Catherine…
It was an afternoon of dreaming down by the Quarry at the Falls on Thursday as people voted on what they'd like to see here in the future.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - October 1st brought in cool weather across KELOLAND with highs in the 60s, cooler than average. But September had well above average precipitation in eastern KELOLAND, enough for some to end up in their top ten for wettest Septembers. This is a look at our rainfall in September. Notice the
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Minnehaha County planning officials are creating a task force to study how the county could handle potential data center developments. The group is bringing together people with expertise in areas including water, telecommunications, economic development, technology and design. "For your…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Downtown Pork Showdown is back! Twenty-six restaurants are competing this year to see who's pork entree will be the winner by the end of the month. "It's just been really fun to see people embrace it, our restaurants to embrace it, people. I mean, Porktober has kind of become
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- The Oldham Ramona Rutland (ORR) School District will host an election that will decide if the entire district dissolves in November. The election will be held on November 10 at the Nunda Fire Hall, with absentee voting available from October 13 to November 9 at the Rutland School. A vote for
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Traverse Lake. The lake is near Browns Valley in Traverse County, and because the lake borders South Dakota, the Minnesota DNR has contacted S.D. Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) about this invasive…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Lawyers for Kristi Noem and Bryon Noem have released statements on behalf of their clients about the divorce filing by Kristi Noem. Former South Dakota Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem filed for divorce in documents dated April 6. The statement from Bryon Noem…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court sided with a lower court that determined a father was not entitled under Marsy's Law to receive reports on his son's death. Ryan Pyle was reported missing from North Dakota on Aug. 8, 2020. His remains were found near the Snake Creek Recreation Area near
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Coming off of a hot summer into a wet and cloudy early fall season has impacted a staple of the season, the changing of the trees' colors. John Ball is a forestry specialist who teaches at South Dakota State University and works with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Absentee voting for the upcoming mid-term elections in Yankton County resumed Thursday after it was suspended last week due to a minor error found on the voting ballot. According to a press release by the Yankton County Auditor's Office, new corrected ballots have been delivered, and…
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO) -- The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating a deadly car vs. pedestrian crash that occurred in a parking lot in central Sioux Falls Thursday morning. Sioux Falls Police along with other law enforcement resources, including Sioux Falls Fire Rescue and PatientCare EMS responded to a…
This story has been updated with additional information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about spending and hydrologic conditions. This story has also been corrected regarding the amount of water released during the 2011 flood. Reporter Bob Mercer apologizes for the error. PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) -- Oahe Dam is now…
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Here are Thursday's top stories: Rapid City police are asking for the public's help finding three missing teenagers. The Sioux Falls Police Department has responded to nine suicides in September; typically, they respond to about three every month. KELOLAND Media Group wants to help South…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A cooler day is ahead for KELOLAND as welcome in the month of October. The clouds in Sioux Falls should be able to give way to partly cloudy skies and highs mainly in the 60s. Take a look at Futurecast in the video below. Clouds will remain thicker across western
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Rapid City Police Department says 16-year-old Mary Thompson and 13-year-old Adele Jack have been found safe, according to the post from the RCPD. Police continue to look Miley Fast Wolf were reported missing around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Police say Fast Wolf was last seen with Thompson and…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- It all started two years ago. Hispanic women from across the region came together with one main goal: to create a safe space for young Latinas to be able to achieve the American dream. "To me, the American dream is the liberty to pursue happiness. I mean, that's in our Declaration
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO)-- Water conservation efforts that started back in April now have the Pactola Reservoir sitting at 70% full. "To help conserve water so that we have storage for the contracted needs for municipal and downstream farm irrigation use. So our conservation measures, along with this reduced wintertime…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- Sioux Falls School District Officials say maintaining top-quality public education starts with investing in the facilities students use every day. Now, district leaders are preparing to ask taxpayers for a potential $105 million bond proposal to fund major improvements across the community…
From planting and harvesting to commodity hauling and livestock feeding, Farm Rescue's volunteers provide assistance in a variety of areas for farmers and ranchers in need across the Midwest.
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — New developments are taking over Brookings, from business expansions to new housing units in 2026. "It's the second-highest in the history of the city of Brookings through August 2026. We went just over $117 million in construction value," community development director Mike Struck said. Much…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - One of the victims of a Mitchell man sentenced to 85 years in prison for rape is telling her story publicly for the first time. Eric Opperman was sentenced to 85 years in prison after pleading no contest to two counts of first-degree rape involving a child under 13. Now,
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- A local newspaper publisher sees the sale of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader as a positive move for a print industry that's struggled with rising production costs while trying to keep up with competition from online platforms. We learned this week that Lee Enterprises, the owner of the Rapid City
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- During the latest meeting of the Minnehaha County planning and zoning commission, one of the items discussed was the potential for a data center task force for the county. Bonnie Duffy, Chair of the planning and zoning committee, said she had listed several names as potential members of the…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- According to Triple A, diesel prices in South Dakota are $6.06 a gallon. A year ago, it was $3.36 a gallon. Regular gas is at $4.28. A year ago, it was under three dollars. Those prices are impacting nonprofits that aim to help people in need. As everyday life becomes