Flooding leads to a temporary school in Rock Valley

Flooding leads to a temporary school in Rock Valley

ROCK VALLEY, I.A. (KELO) — Not long ago, Rock Valley's K-12 school was an island, surrounded by floodwater.

August 29, 2024 3

What to do or not do when sharing road with school bus

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It's not only the school bus itself that should have a driver's attention when behind the wheel. "When a school bus is stopped, kids are approaching from anywhere," said Warren Lanphier, director of operations for School Bus Inc., which provides buses for the Sioux Falls School District. "They could be coming [...]

August 28, 2024 2

Local News

Home Plate Collective: Offseason development to support young athletes

Earlier this year, Home Plate Collective in Rapid City stepped onto the baseball field to make an impact for kids wanting to get better at the game.

August 26, 2024 3

National News

Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson makes cut for next Q School stage, vies for LPGA Tour card

Transgender golfer Hailey Davison, who was banned from one women's golf tour earlier this year, has advanced to the next stage of LPGA Tour Q School

August 25, 2024 2

National News

Texas school district adopts policy that teachers must use pronouns consistent with students’ biological sex

A Texas school district has adopted a new policy requiring teachers to refer to students by pronouns consistent with the biological sex listed on their birth certificate.

August 24, 2024 12

National News

Florida high school mom arrested for allegedly joining daughter’s bus stop fistfight in video

A faceoff at a bus stop in Florida escalated to an all-out brawl after a mother of one of the high students got involved in the fight, police said.

August 21, 2024 2

Local News

Patrick Henry library gets $800k facelift

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – School in Sioux Falls starts up again on Thursday and Patrick Henry Middle School is ready for students to see the newly remodeled library. Over the summer, the library underwent an $800,000 remodel with new paint, lights and carpet, as well as additional classroom space and permanent classroom walls. “students [...]

August 21, 2024 2

Local News

42 years of teaching school

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- There are 18 hundred teachers in the Sioux Falls School District, but there's one who stands out above the rest. She works at Garfield Elementary, and on Wednesday she received some special recognition. Jane Eilertson is at the head of the class when it comes to teaching. She is the [...]

August 21, 2024 5