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November 1, 2024

November looking better for moisture

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- While October was noticeably dry, November is looking better for moisture. As we start the last month of meteorological fall, moisture of any kind will be on the forefront of people's minds as drought conditions persist in KELOLAND. While the first of November started cold with lows in the 20s [...]

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Debate intensifies: Both sides weigh in on RL21

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Earlier this year, South Dakota's state legislature passed Senate Bill 201, which imposes certain requirements and allows counties to impose a one-dollar-per-foot surcharge for carbon dioxide pipelines. Summit Carbon Solutions is proposing the 2,000 mile pipeline that would cross South Dakota. Supporters say it's "a market opportunity" and the pipeline [...]

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College students talk voting, ballot issues

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- For some voters, this will be their first time casting a ballot. 20-year-old Nolan Ferri is planning to cast a ballot on Tuesday. The Augustana student is excited to vote for the first time. "Especially this year. I don't know if it's because I'm the age of voting, but it [...]

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Angie’s family: ‘Selfless and loyal’

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – 44-year-old Angie Scholl leaves behind three kids and a life full of memories. Her southwest Sioux Falls home was decorated for Halloween, but instead of celebrating on October 31st, her family was mourning her loss and her husband was arrested for her murder. Friday, Jimmie Ledbetter Jr. entered a not-guilty plea. [...]

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DCI investigates Rapid City officer-involved shooting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Rapid City. The officer-involved shooting occurred Friday, November 1 in Rapid City. The suspect is dead. No law enforcement officers were injured. The DCI is working with local and state law enforcement on the investigation. This is a [...]

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Early absentee voting interrupted in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Early absentee voting came to a screeching halt Friday in South Dakota. In Minnehaha County there was no voting between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The already long lines at the county administration building grew even longer. Poll workers were on the phone looking for guidance. They also handed out [...]

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