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‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
The parents of a Black teenager decided to move their son from a Nebraska town after learning he was exposed to a relentless racist environment […] ‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
Smoky, Hot, and Dry through the Weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It has been another smoky day in KELOLAND. This is smoke coming from Canadian wildfires. On this map, the darker the gray is means the thicker the smoke is. It has been a hot day in western South Dakota, and central and eastern KELOLAND...
Freedom Scholarship update: $10 million awarded, $260,000 converted to loans
SIOUX FALLS — A scholarship program that incentivizes graduates to stay and work in South Dakota has awarded 2,785 scholarships to 1,995 students in its first two years. “Most all of them are going straight into the South Dakota workforce,” said Freedom Scholarship Coordinator Elli Haerter. The board...
Hungry? The Biggest South Dakota Chislic Fest Is This Weekend
If you're new to South Dakota, there is a big party in a small town to celebrate the "State Nosh" you just have to try!. The award-winning South Dakota Chislic Festival in Freeman, South Dakota is one of the biggest Sioux Empire events of the summer. It's a day to honor South Dakota's history and the "State Nosh" known as chislic.
‘So many people that care’: 437 Project approaching
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Abbey Bruner of Sioux Falls volunteered on The 437 Project in 2023, and she’s excited to do it again in 2024. “Oh, definitely, yes,” Bruner said. “Meet new people and see some old friendly faces.”. The 437 Project is an effort...
South Dakota to Honor Three Brothers Killed in World War II During Bridge Dedication Ceremony
{KXLG – Bristol, SD} The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDVA) will hold a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony on Monday, August 5th, 2024, to honor the service and sacrifice of three brothers, U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Ordien F. Herr, Naval Air Force Lieutenant LeRoy M. Herr, and U.S. Navy Radioman Second Class Eugene L. Herr.
District 4B tourney begins July 26 in Canova, Dell Rapids Mudcats earn No. 1 seed
The District 4B amateur baseball tournament starts July 26 in Canova. The 10-team tournament continues until Aug. 3 and seven teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Aug. 7-18 in Mitchell. The Dell Rapids Mudcats are the No. 1 seed after finishing 17-1 in league...
At milestone anniversary, Showplace Cabinetry plans significant expansion
This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation/Forward Sioux Falls. As Showplace Cabinetry marks its 25th anniversary in the Sioux Falls area, the manufacturer is beginning a major expansion. An estimated $25 million investment will expand the company’s frameless production facility in Harrisburg from 76,800 square feet...
Recycling a major priority at local Goodwill outlets
From the buttons on your shirt to the microplastics in your pants, it may surprise you just how much of your outfit is recyclable. That’s why Goodwill is ramping up its sustainability efforts. Plastics are everywhere, can be found in just about everything, and won’t go anywhere for a...
Smoke Provides Natural Sun Filter For Wyoming Photographer
If you want to take a good photo of the Sun you'll need a good filter. Sometimes, those filters come naturally. The smoke pouring into Wyoming from other states and Canada has created the perfect filter for these pictures of Sunspots. The photo was taken during Sunset by Tim Mandese...
Try It Tuesday: Working out at the YMCA HIIT Class
"The HIIT Class at the YMCA was challenging but a good workout! Danny was helpful to explain everything to me and was a thorough teacher. HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training that includes short bursts of working out like burpees or push ups. The Y has so many options for group classes and they are always adding and changing things up too."
South Dakota’s I-29 Region Braces for Thunderstorms
Sioux Falls, SD – Unsettled weather continues for the Tri-State area, particularly along and east of Interstate 29. The US National Weather Service Sioux Falls South Dakota issued a forecast indicating the highest risk for thunderstorms on Tuesday. The forecast shows a 40% chance of rain, particularly around areas like Brookings and Madison.
South Dakota's Ashlyn Koupal rises as a girls' basketball national prospect, headed to USA Basketball championships
South Dakota’s own Ashlyn Koupal has become one of the most tantalizing girls’ basketball prospects in the country. The 6-foot-3 Wagner forward holds scholarship offers from some of the most successful programs in the country including the University of Colorado, Iowa State, and many more Power Five programs. She was also recently ranked No. 20 on ESPN’s 2026 recruiting rankings.
Former Aberdeen mayor Levsen recalls that during the 2007 flood, help came fast from Gov. Rounds and the National Guard.
The recent historic rainstorm and subsequent flooding in southeastern South Dakota triggered memories of our 2007 flood in Aberdeen. Not deploying the National Guard in this 2024 event was a contrast with how important those troops’ efforts were for us in 2007 — and how consequential it was to have them on duty in our community. Gov. Mike Rounds, who was in the state and on duty, was available to quickly help us.
Andrew Ticknor of Sioux Falls Announces Successful Opening of Jersey Mike’s Franchise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May. 2024 – Jersey Mike’s Subs, renowned for its freshly sliced and grilled subs, has opened its new location at 7216 South Lyncrest Place in Sioux Falls. The grand opening event, held from May 15 to May 19, marked a significant milestone for the community and the franchise owner, Andrew Ticknor.
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