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Relief from the heat on the way as we get a temporary break from precipitation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- It’ll be a pleasant night as lows fall into the 50s for many so we can give those air conditioners a bit of a rest. We’re declaring a First Alert Weather Day for the Aberdeen and Pierre areas for Wednesday. Storms are expected to develop in the late afternoon and into the evening hours and move east overnight Wednesday. As the storms move east overnight, they’ll weaken considerably. The main threats will be for large hail and damaging wind gusts. This will lead to rainfall on Thursday lingering for mainly the eastern parts of the region like Sioux Falls for example with no threat for severe weather.
The summer of stormy weather continues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Another three-quarters of an inch fell officially in Sioux Falls, and while we’ve been below average for rain the past two months, it’s June’s rain that keeps us climbing the ladder of wettest summers. Scattered storms rolled across southern KELOLAND Monday...
SD High School Football Prep Media Poll – August 26
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the week of Aug. 26 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. (Note: The Class 11AAA, 11AA and 11A polls remain unchanged from the preseason edition.) […]
Saturation patrols lead to success in curbing street racing, exhibition driving
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — More than 55-hundred tickets for speeding and exhibition driving around Sioux Falls, and that’s just the first eight months of the year. A lot of those tickets were given during five saturation patrol efforts, which included the Highway Patrol, the Lincoln and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s offices and reserves, and the Sioux Falls Police Department. Police Sergeant Joel Dalton says you can also help make it even more effective.
SF police to target reckless driving
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls police department along with other agencies worked to reduce high-speed and reckless driving to make Sioux Falls roads safer. A saturation patrol was held on August 8th resulting in 119 total citations and 5 arrests. Authorities encourage Sioux Falls motorists to...
School districts plan for growth on north side of Sioux Falls
BALTIC, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Most of the growth in the school districts surrounding Sioux Falls has been focused south of the city. That includes districts like Harrisburg and Tea Area. But those north of the city have their own capacity concerns about the future, and that’s why some are taking proactive steps.
Hinze and Boling Named to Summit League Volleyball Players to Watch List
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Senior outside hitter Ali Hinze and senior middle blocker Alexis Boling have been named to the Summit League Players to Watch list, the league office announced on Tuesday morning. Hinze, who has earned All-Summit League First Team honors each of the last two seasons, led...
Dakota State Coaches and Players are excited for new football stadium
MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Thursday starts a new era for the Dakota State football program. Josh Anderson’s team will take the field against Dakota Wesleyan in a brand spanking new facility. Needless to say he’s excited after growing up in Madison. And so are his players who...
Meet the Local Winner of This $20,000 Machine!
It was a warm day on Saturday but it didn't prevent throngs of people rolling in to Vern Eide Motoplex in Sioux Falls for a chance to win a new RZR XP 1000 ATV. After 5 final contestants opened their gift-wrapped boxes to see which one held the grand prize, Brandon, SD's Kyle Maassen triumphantly held up the winning key.
How Much Money Did the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Bring In?
We've known for a while now that more than 470,000 vehicles were counted at the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but how much money did those visitors leave behind in the Black Hills this summer?. The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates tax collections from the 84th rally were $1,399,501. Taxes...
VETERANS DAY AT THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR
HURON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) In support of our veterans, military personnel, and their families, the South Dakota State Fair offers numerous events throughout the week honoring our heroes. The Fair will host a “Salute to Veterans” program on the Northwestern Energy Freedom Stage at 10:30 am on Thursday, August 29. Colonel...
Ostrich briefly escapes owner in Sioux Falls, now safe and sound at home
Stop for coffee, stay for the ostrich. The large wandering bird was found frantic in the middle of South Louise Avenue this morning, heading south in front of Coffea Roasterie, with his beak gaping and his left wing extended toward the road. ...
‘Corn Sweat’ and How It Impact Our Weather
Our recent oppressive heatwave that swept through the Upper Midwest has a lot of people referring to our extreme humidity levels as 'tropical'. But in all reality, the excessive moisture in our air was impacted by something much closer than the tropics. In fact, it's growing all around us in...
State board OKs study of potential 911 consolidation
The South Dakota 911 Coordination Board commissioned a study Monday into the feasibility of consolidation among the 32 separately managed dispatch centers in the state. Some state senators pressed the issue of consolidation during the 2024 legislative session, hoping to encourage regionalization in exchange for an increase in the phone-customer surcharge that funds 911 operations. […]
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Overnight into Tuesday For the Sioux Empire
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of southeast South Dakota and parts of Iowa and Minnesota. The Watch is in effect until 6:00 AM Tuesday (August 27, 2024). Sioux Falls, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton, and Vermillion are included in the Watch area. A Watch...
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