Gov. Noem gives Heroism Award to flood first responders

Gov. Noem gives Heroism Award to flood first responders

Six members of the Sioux Falls Fire Rescue team were honored by Governor Kristi Noem this week for the work they did this past summer during the McCook Lake flooding in North Sioux City.

January 16, 2025 1

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New era dawning for tribes, SD governor’s office?

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — It's not only a new year, but potentially a new era for relations between Native American tribes and the South Dakota governor's office. Tribes across the state banned Gov. Kristi Noem in 2024 from entering their land in the wake of comments she had made about their children and safety, but [...]

January 16, 2025

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Is 1.25% budget increase for education against the law?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The South Dakota Public Schools Coalition is worried the 1.25% budget increase for education goes against South Dakota Codified Law.

January 16, 2025 1

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2 dead after drowning in Walworth County

SIOUX FALLS SD (KELO) -- Two people have died while ice fishing on the Missouri River in Walworth County. According to Craig Melhoff, a vehicle fell through the ice on the Missouri River near Akaska, which is south of Mobridge. Melhoff is the president of the South Dakota Walleye Classic hosted in Akaska. The Walleye [...]

January 16, 2025 1

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‘Can’t shrink funnel:’ girls hoops participation falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- We are in the thick of basketball season across all levels, however, one Sioux Falls girls coach is concerned about a trend he has noticed over the last several years: a decrease in participation numbers. "We can't shrink our funnel," Washington head coach Jamie Parish said. "We can't cut these [...]

January 15, 2025 1

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Looking ahead to planting season

It may only be January but farmers are already looking ahead to planting season at the annual South Dakota Ag Expo.

January 15, 2025 1

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Counting up the days of below zero lows

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- While we are just getting out of one of our recent cold snaps, we'll soon get back into another one. Before then, warm temperatures can be expected through Friday. But we'll soon return to temperatures below zero in KELOLAND, which is typical for January. This is a look at where [...]

January 15, 2025

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HB 1020: Support, opposition and wait-and-see

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Should South Dakota Department of Education money be made available for private schooling? It's a question already grabbing attention as lawmakers gather in Pierre for a newly-launched legislative session. House Bill 1020 would make $4 million of state Department of Education money available for private education, a commitment which Gov. [...]

January 15, 2025 1

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Sioux Falls pool construction likely coming in 2026

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Sioux Falls community members can expect a new indoor recreation facility and pool upgrades in the coming years. Tuesday night's city council meeting passed the $68 million aquatics bond 8-0 after being discussed over the past four years.Now design plans are the next step to give Kuehn Park and Frank [...]

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