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Hiker’s death in Utah spotlights need for safety protocols on the trail

Amid a flurry of recently reported hiking-related deaths, multiple outdoor safety experts share essential tips to help prevent hazards on the trail this summer and beyond.

July 24, 2024 2

Weather News

Fast-growing California wildfires destroy homes, send residents scrambling for safety

Two large wildfires sparked in Riverside County, California, on Sunday, sending residents fleeing as flames quickly spread, destroying three homes and threatening more than 1,000 others.

July 22, 2024 1

Local News

16-year-old dead in UTV crash

MINNEHAHA COUNTY S.D. (KELO) -- On Sunday night, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident on 487th Avenue, south of 253rd Street, according to a news release. A UTV with two occupants was traveling northbound on 487th Avenue when it entered the ditch, causing it to roll. One of the occupants, [...]

July 22, 2024 1

Local News

Harrisburg Gold comes back to defeat Aberdeen

HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) -- Harrisburg Gold claimed a doubleheader sweep over Aberdeen Sunday afternoon at Dakota Access Field. Post 45 secured a 9-6 win in the opener and a 9-3 victory in game two. In game one, the Smittys jumped on top 5-2 in the second, but a four-run fourth inning catapulted the hosts into [...]

July 21, 2024 2

Local News

South Dakota Democrats react to Biden dropping out

Dan Ahlers, the executive director of the South Dakota Democratic Party sees the decision as a selfless act.

July 21, 2024 3

Local News

Large police presence following gunshots in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) -- A large police presence was reported Sunday afternoon in Rapid City following reports of gunshots. According to a news release, the Rapid City Police Department responded to the area of 5200 Pinedale Circle around 11:30 a.m. Sunday after an earlier report of gunshots heard in the area. Police have responded [...]

July 21, 2024 2

Local News

Motorcyclists helping children through poker run

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Motorcyclists are gathering for a good cause this Sunday as Those Guys A.B.A.T.E. hosts its 16th annual Poker Run for the Children's Home Society. Engines are revving with excitement for this year's annual poker run. All of the proceeds go to the Children's Home Society. "When you come down there, [...]

July 18, 2024 4

Weather News

Watch: Tornado in Chicago rips down trees in neighborhood

Severe thunderstorms ripped through Chicagoland on Sunday evening, with damaging winds up to 70 mph and tornado tearing through a Chicago neighborhood.

July 15, 2024 2