Burn piles need to be completed by March 31st in the Black Hills
Burn or slash piles are piles of debris like branches and fallen small trees that are burned to manage fuel loads and reduce fire hazards.
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Court documents reveal details in rape case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- On Monday, police received a call from a woman at an apartment in central Sioux Falls. "His behavior was concerning the victim. She called the police and then the officers were there to try to figure out what happened, if any laws were broken. And then the victim disclosed that [...]
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Lewis Drug greenhouse building bloom
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- Friday's temperatures in the 80's may be putting you in a gardening mindset. That means green thumbs are pointing toward the parking lot of Lewis Drug stores in Sioux Falls. Putting up a new greenhouse is an uplifting experience to the staff at Lewis Drug. "I love it because it [...]
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How to protect your vehicle from a hailstorm
The Great Plains, including Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, experience the highest frequency of hailstorms in the United States, according to NOAA. Insurance industry experts say you should always check with your provider first before starting repairs.
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The fight against fentanyl takes center stage at round table discussion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate families all across America, including here in KELOLAND. If you ask the experts, they will tell you there are no easy answers. They say we are starting to make strides in fighting the fentanyl crisis, but yet a lot more needs to be done. [...]
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What’s the latest on Jacobson Plaza?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- There will soon be another dining option in downtown Sioux Falls. The Lodge Bar & Grill at Jacobson Plaza opens April 30th. "Anything from smash burgers, to sandwiches, some shareable options," The Lodge Wolf said. While, the facility is city-owned, the Washington Pavilion will manage the food and beverage service. [...]
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Eric Henderson set to be named Drake head coach
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — SDSU head coach Eric Henderson is set to be named the new men’s basketball coach at Drake University. The announcement was made Friday afternoon. Henderson was promoted from associate head coach to head coach in March of 2019. The 2024-25 season marked his sixth season as the leader of the [...]
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Cheap gas to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel
If your gas tank is nearing empty, you may want to wait until Saturday to fill up, as the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and Kwik Star celebrate Unleaded 88 Day.
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New program brings 3 meals a day to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte students
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- On March 12, 2025, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman Ryman LeBeau announced the Supper 4 Students program, a joint venture between the CRST Chairman's Office and the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Schools (CEB). The program is hosted at the CEB Cafeteria and is open to all students in the district. With it's [...]
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2 found dead after Wessington Springs house fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Two people have been found dead at the scene of a house fire in Wessington Springs, the South Dakota Attorney General’s office announced Friday. According to the AG’s office, two bodies were found at a house fire scene in Wessington Springs. The fire was reported at 11:30 p.m. Thursday night [...]
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