Burn ban remains in Meade County- fire danger still present

Burn ban remains in Meade County- fire danger still present

MEADE COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) -- Due to the likelihood of dryer conditions and hot temperatures this weekend, fire danger is still present and the burn ban remains.

August 22, 2024 3

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Igniting reentry into society

The Ignite Program works with those jailed for non-violent crimes.

August 21, 2024 3

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A unanimous ‘no’: Harrisburg votes on prison sewer proposal

HARRISBURG S.D. (KELO) -- In a unanimous decision Tuesday night, the Harrisburg City Council voted to not allow the proposed prison site between Harrisburg and Canton to run their sewage to Harrisburg's wastewater plant.

August 20, 2024 2

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Archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull in Iowa

A mastodon tusk, skull and other bones were recently discovered in Wayne County in southern Iowa, University of Iowa officials said. The skull is the first well-preserved mastodon skull scientifically excavated in Iowa.

August 20, 2024 2

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On lemons, carrots, wastewater and a proposed prison

LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — Harrisburg, S.D. Mayor Derick Wenck's stance on a proposed men's prison near the community he leads is clear. At the same time, he's looking at what happens if the facility is built between Harrisburg and Canton. "The city, we don't want the prison out there," Wenck said. "Like, we don't want [...]

August 19, 2024 4

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Man wanted for murdering a newborn in Pennington Co.

PENNINGTON COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) -- A felony arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted for 2nd degree murder and child abuse, according to the Pennington County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).

August 16, 2024 8

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Veterans Treatment Court sees 2 graduates

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Second Circuit in Minnehaha County has four specialty courts- one of them being the Veterans Treatment Court. This is specifically for service members who have found themselves in the justice system. It offers service members access to counseling and support to help overcome addiction. Instead of prison time, veterans are [...]

August 14, 2024 2

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Jamie’s heart: Enduring light mental illness can’t dim

MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — Jamie Meyer wanted to bring people joy. And he did.

August 13, 2024 4

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22-year-old killed in Lawrence County motorcycle crash

LAWRENCE COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) -- One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday evening, 10 miles south of Spearfish. The Department of Public Safety says the driver of the motorcycle was traveling on U.S. Highway 14A, near mile marker 21 when he couldn't make a left-hand curve. The 22-year-old man lost control and left [...]

August 13, 2024 2