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Sharing a meal with the people who shape America
PBS host Alexander Heffner joins "In the Moment" ahead of the season two premiere of "Breaking Bread with Alexander." He discusses how he uses meals to have honest, powerful conversations with legislative leaders. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University, is our Dakota Political...
Serendipity Studio marks the 4th of July with a ‘Beautiful America’ exhibit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Serendipity Studio is located on Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls inside the Shriver Building. As part of the exhibit, the owner set a theme that goes along with the 4th of July holiday called “Beautiful America.”. ”America truly is beautiful. Sometimes you...
Someone You Should Know: 48 years of dedication
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In 1976, June Aulner started her career with Burger King. 48 years later, she has served her last customer, and it is surreal. “After 48 years, I don’t know anything else. I knew this day would come — I just didn’t know when!” June said.
Car slams into west Sioux Falls apartment at high rate of speed: Witnesses
Authorities are working to figure out what caused a driver to hit an apartment building at an estimated 100 mph on Thursday morning. Sioux Falls Police, South Dakota Highway Patrol and fire rescue crews responded at about 10:30 a.m. Thursday to a crash near the intersection of West 41st Street and South Kuehn Park Avenue. ...
Peek inside new downtown jazz club, opening this week
The sound of jazz is about to be amplified in downtown Sioux Falls. Trio Jazz Club plans to open this weekend, offering both a new place to dine as well as take in live entertainment. It’s owned by Riccardo and Marybeth Tarabelsi and is located in between their other ventures...
Fatal Crash Involving Crop Sprayer North of Watertown, SD
{KXLG - Watertown, SD} One person died following a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, approximately 16 miles north of Watertown, South Dakota. An 87-year-old female driver and her 88-year-old male passenger were traveling northbound on 455th Avenue in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. A 21-year-old male driver in a 2022 AGCO 8300C Terragator crop sprayer was making a left turn from 455th Avenue into a field when the Equinox attempted to pass and collided with the sprayer.
Mitchell baseball leader happy with plea agreements
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Mitchell Baseball Association said it is happy with the recent plea agreements for the six baseball players charged with rape. The players were members of the American Legion baseball team when the alleged incident happened. Tim Smith, a media representative and board member...
New laws on ID, birth certificates help homeless
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A pair of new laws that took effect Monday allow those experiencing homelessness the opportunity to get a state-issued non-driver’s ID card and a birth certificate free of charge. Julie Becker, CEO of the St. Francis House, advocated for the bill during the...
William Shatner headlining Sioux Falls charity dinner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - An iconic television and film star will headline the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Fundraiser in Sioux Falls. Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise, will speak at the October 30 event at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Officials share photo of flooding North Sioux City could have seen without levee
NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KCAU) — South Dakota officials believe that building the levee on Interstate 29 at North Sioux City helped save the city from flooding. They also shared two timelines of how officials were responding to storms and flooding in North Sioux City. Using information from the...
Fireworks possible cause of Hartford structure fire
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities say fireworks are the possible cause of a fire at a home near Hartford early Friday morning. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, they were dispatched to the area of East Shore Place at 2:42 a.m. on July 5 for a structure fire.
Lennox kicks off holiday with 4th of July parade
LENNOX, SD (KELO) — This year’s Fourth of July parade in Lennox welcomed people from across the area Thursday morning. 6-year-old Tucker Swanger is a pro when it comes to catching candy at parades. “I had a parade once at night and they threw glow sticks and candy....
FREEMAN PUBLIC RECEIVES $240K FOR CTE CURRICULUM
State funds will be used to establish improved shop area, commercial kitchen. Freeman Public Schools is benefiting from $6.4 million in grants recently distributed to 36 districts across the state by the South Dakota Department of Education to help schools bolster their career and technical education (CTE) programming. Freeman Public...
Crash death, Yankton fire, missing teen’s mom charged
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Midday in KELOLAND. Here’s the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go for Midday. Multiple emergency personnel respond to a crash involving a building and vehicle Thursday in Sioux Falls. A missing teen in Codington County was found,...
The Great Plains Zoo: A conservation and education hub
"Full of hundreds of animals, the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo is fun for the whole family, plus you get your steps in walking around. We got to feed a rhino that day, which was quite an experience! They recently added a splash pad and more animal exhibits. This is a must stop in Sioux Falls. The zoo is collaborating with the Butterfly House & Museum within the next year. Looking forward to a progression in the future."
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