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What to do or not do when sharing road with school bus

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It's not only the school bus itself that should have a driver's attention when behind the wheel. "When a school bus is stopped, kids are approaching from anywhere," said Warren Lanphier, director of operations for School Bus Inc., which provides buses for the Sioux Falls School District. "They could be coming [...]

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How mentors can make a difference for students

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Playing games is one of the ways Christy Williams connects with the student she mentors at Axtell Park in the Sioux Falls School District. She's a mentor through Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota. "We have anywhere from in-depth conversations to checking out things in their classroom or throughout the [...]

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Emily’s Hope founder speaks at White House panel on addiction

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO) -- Former KELOLAND News anchor Angela Kennecke shared her late daughter Emily's struggle with addiction during a gathering at the White House Wednesday. Kennecke spoke during a roundtable as part of National Overdose Awareness Week. Much of the talk focused on overcoming the stigma attached to addiction. Sharing the pain of losing [...]

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Community shows support for baby found in recycling

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Around 200 people came in person for the funeral services for a baby boy found at a recycling plant earlier this month. As police continue to look for answers and search for the parents, the community has come together. Miller Funeral Home and a non-profit called the Oaklyn Foundation organized [...]

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