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South Dakota Park Rangers Bake Raw Cookies In Blazing Hot Car!
This was posted on the South Dakota Badlands National Park Facebook page... "It's been over a hundred degrees at Badlands for the last few days, so the rangers decided to make the best of it by testing a classic hypothesis - can you bake cookies in your car on a hot summer day?
Harrisburg Catalyst wins six games Sunday to claim title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota USA Softball State Tournament was played this weekend. Seven teams battled to be crowned state champion and that includes one team who worked their way through the losers bracket to claim the title. The Catalyst National 18U softball team suffered a opening round loss in bracket play […]
Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
Weekend Storm Damage In Western, Central SD
(Pierre, SD) — People in parts of Western and Central South Dakota are cleaning up from storm damage over the weekend. Severe weather swept through the Pierre area, damaging buildings and vehicles and knocking down trees. The Pierre airport reported wind gusts of 84 miles an hour around 2 a.m. yesterday morning. A wind gust topped out at 109 miles an hour in Stanley County.
Scotland steer wrestler Kade Odens leads Team South Dakota on Day 1 of NHSFR
Rock Springs, Wyo. —- There’s been one session of the National High School Finals Rodeo and Scotland’s Kade Odens made it count. Competing in the steer wrestling competition, Odens finished second in his performance with a time of 6.49 seconds. Another South Dakotan that performed well Sunday...
‘Not enough to go around': Restoration teams overrun for weeks, months after June floods
In the wake of the June 20-22 record-breaking rainfall that washed over the tri-state area, including Sioux Falls, basement and foundation contractors and inspectors are experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand because of the damages caussed by the flooding. The severe weather phenomenon flooded streets, fields, parks, homes and even entire towns in...
SFSD staff member's Facebook post leads to her termination
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It can truly be the wild west of the internet. All kinds of conspiracy theories and opinions about Saturday’s incident circulated around social media platforms. As most call for calm after such a hectic moment in American history, some have chosen to amplify the violence, even wishing the shooting had a tragic ending. Of those including a teacher here in South Dakota as she quickly learned that free speech comes with consequences.
Learning more about your genes at Sanford Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a new screening study at Sanford Health for patients wanting to find out if they’re at higher risk of certain cancers or heart disease. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your genes and DNA, the researchers in this lab...
Updates, charges in 3 deadly Sioux Falls crashes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s been a deadly few days on the Sioux Falls streets. Crashes have killed four people and sent at least two others to the hospital. It all started Friday afternoon when a 63-year-old man died after he crossed the center line on East 26th Street, crashing into a pole and a tree. An exact cause for the crash is still under investigation.
McDonald’s returns to 24-hour service at some Sioux Falls locations
Around-the-clock McDonald’s hours are back. The restaurant has returned to 24-hour days Tuesday through Saturday at two Sioux Falls locations: 3200 S. Minnesota Ave. and 2416 W. 12th St. It’s the first time since 2020 for McDonald’s continual hours after they were discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East-side wine shop opens in new space with more room for events
This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. Cellar 54’s newest location is right next to its former one — but offers a much better layout for wine shopping and hosting events. Find it in a retail center at Dawley Farm Village between Buffalo Wild Wings and...
72-year-old tattoo artist shares secret to long career
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – For nearly 50 years a local tattoo artist has been busy creating permanent art for people. In 2005 Alien and Co. Tattooing established itself in the All Saints District in Sioux Falls. But owner Steve Butterfield, better known as Alien, started his artistry well...
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