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Errant ostrich brings traffic to a halt in South Dakota after escaping from a trailer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — An ostrich brought traffic to a halt in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Tuesday as motorists tried to lure and nudge the towering bird off a multilane thoroughfare. Drivers called Sioux Falls police just before noon to report the roughly 7-foot-tall bird in the middle of a busy four-lane road. As police and animal officials responded, motorists hopped out of their cars and managed to carefully corral the flightless bird. Video shot by bystanders showed people coaxing the bird off the road by offering up food in a plastic container and a few gentle nudges. A police spokesman said the bird was among several ostriches being hauled in a trailer owned by an out-of-state traveler before it escaped. The owner helped capture the bird and managed to get it back into the trailer.
LifeLight the Premier Christian Music Event is Sunday in Sioux Falls
The region's premier Christian Music Festival is back this weekend. LifeLight 2024 is making its return to the Sioux Empire this Sunday, (September 1) at Nelson Park at 200 South Fairfax Avenue in Sioux Falls. LifeLight began back in 1998 and now in its 26th year, continues its mission of...
Rue21 will return to Empire Mall
Almost four months after filing for bankruptcy, apparel retailer rue21 is reopening a handful of stores — including the one inside The Empire Mall. The store is returning to its first space in the JCPenney wing and will reopen sometime this fall, mall general manager Dan Gies said. The...
Former felon concerned by conflicting employment laws
MITCHELL, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Mitchell man is facing what he calls strong headwinds as he tries to rebuild his life after prison and the unexpected challenges he’s facing. Bradley Kyburz wants to highlight what he believes to be a double standard when it comes to being...
Why hundreds more kids are getting after-school care
Simplified: The Sioux Falls School District has helped about 1,000 more kids access after-school and summer care in the first year of it's new community learning center (CLC) program. But the district has yet to find a sustainable funding source to keep the program going long-term. Why it matters. Last...
How the community is coming together to grieve an abandoned infant
Simplified: Several community members and organizations have come together to host a funeral for the infant who was found at the Sioux Falls recycling center. They've also given the child a name – Gabriel James Doe. Sioux Falls police responded to Millennium Recycling on Aug. 6 where a baby...
Vote for top defender in Sioux Falls area entering 2024 South Dakota high school football season
Who is the Sioux Falls-area's best defensive player entering the 2024 South Dakota high school football season? The Argus Leader sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the top 10 best local defensive players in the Sioux Falls Area. Now it's your turn to vote. Make your selection of the area's best...
First Alert Weather Day Thursday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- We’re declaring a First Alert Weather Day for the Sioux Falls are on Thursday. A cold front will move east overnight tonight and will help to spark storms by Thursday morning and continue into Thursday afternoon along and east of I-29. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will once again be the main risks with an isolated tornado threat possible as well. Cooler temperatures will begin to move in by Thursday afternoon in western South Dakota as the clouds clear out.
O’Gorman, Dell Rapids claim wins in season openers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The high school volleyball season began in South Dakota on Tuesday as several teams, including O’Gorman and Dell Rapids opened the year with a win. O’Gorman was dominant on Tuesday. They grabbed an early lead in each set and never looked back claiming a 3-0 sweep of Yankton. Dell Rapids […]
Concerns raised over Sioux Falls School District cashless entry into events
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Since the announcement of cashless sporting and fine arts events within the Sioux Falls School District at the end of July, other schools have followed suit, such as Tea, Harrisburg, and Brandon. One of those speaking out is Susan Luschas, she’s the parent...
Jansa set for another shot at the Sanford International
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Minnehaha Country Club hosted media day Tuesday for the annual Sanford International that is set to take place in just a couple weeks. Sioux Falls native Ryan Jansa recently returned from the Senior British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland where he wasn’t far from making the final cut. The decorated […]
Culbreth’s gem helps Canaries blank Sioux City
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (CANARIES) — The Sioux Falls Canaries blanked rival Sioux City 5-0 on Tuesday, fueled by a gem from Ty Culbreth and a four homerun effort offensively. Hunter Clanin and Josh Rehwaldt smacked back-to-back roundtrippers with two outs in the first inning and the Birds never looked back. Jabari Henry blasted a two-run […]
O’Gorman leads after round one of Boys City Golf
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The first round of the 2024 Boys City Championship was played Tuesday, with O’Gorman grabbing the early lead. The Knights post a 299, which is 19 strokes over par. That places them seven shots ahead of Lincoln as the two teams have distanced themselves from the rest of the field. […]
Preventing future heartbreak by sharing Shayla’s story
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – This month marks five years since one family in Sioux Falls lost their daughter to fentanyl poisoning. “Just a very loving, big smile happy girl,” Shayla’s mother Janette Kucera said. The month of August is particularly hard for the Kucera family. “Knowing...
Urban Chislic in Sioux Falls to close on Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Urban Chislic, in the southwest part of the city, will permanently close this Friday. On Tuesday, in a social media post by Erik Christensen and Hong Phrommany, the Urban Chislic family stated it has been a great six-year run. They also emphasized that the restaurant business is tough with many peaks and valleys. They decided to move on and close the business effective August 30 at 9:00 p.m.
Noem commutes sentences for two convicted of murder
Gov. Kristi Noem commuted the sentences of two people convicted of murder and issued 45 more pardons since February. Since taking office in 2019, Noem has commuted the sentences of 27 people and pardoned 341. Her first commutation of the summer was granted to 70-year-old John Proctor on July 24. Proctor has served 51 years […]
Ostrich in traffic near 26th and Louise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An ostrich was loose on a Sioux Falls road Tuesday afternoon. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department call log, there was a traffic hazard call on West 26th Street at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday. Drivers near the intersection of 26th Street and Louise Avenue told KELOLAND News there was an ostrich in the middle of the road.
SF man arrested, accused of rape
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is in the Minnehaha County Jail accused of forcing a woman into her home and raping her. 31-year-old Kevin Bass faces several charges including burglary, assault and rape. He appeared in court today and is being held on a 250-thousand dollar cash-only bond.
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