Small town send-off, big dreams ahead
Nearly all 18 members of Colman-Egan’s Class of 2026 wiped away tears this past weekend as they returned to their seats after handing roses to family during graduation ceremonies. There were few dry eyes in the gym as Scotty McCreery’s Five More Minutes played over the speakers — a...
One last Pomp and Circumstance
32 year teacher at Colman-Egan readies to leave Kindergarten. While official graduation ceremonies have already taken place for the seniors at Colman-Egan High School, another group of graduates is getting an extra special send-off as the 2025-26 school year comes to a close. “Each year when Pomp and Circumstance begin
From marketing to wealth management, financial services leader draws on family business background
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Jordin Edwards, wealth management services relationship manager at First Bank & Trust. College at Augustana — and then life kept giving me really good reasons to stay!. What keeps you in Sioux Falls?. My family, first. But beyond that, the relationships here. Sioux Falls...
Hot Summer Nites returns downtown for annual motorcade
Before the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally makes noise every August, a caravan of Corvettes first revs its way west in July for the Black Hills Corvette Classic. The night before, enthusiasts prep for the trip with Hot Summer Nites, a crowded show-and-tell for America’s iconic sports cars. Now, after six years at the W.H. Lyo
Belle Fourche project gets state infrastructure loan
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota housing infrastructure program established three years ago has another participating project. Ridge View Estates is a 25-lot single-family development in Belle Fourche. On Tuesday, the governor-appointed commissioners for the South Dakota Housing Development Authority unanimously
Cooper Alan coming to Sioux Empire Fair August 6
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Cooper Alan will be taking the Billion Automotive Main Stage, featuring Dylan Schneider, at the Sioux Empire Fair on August 6. Cooper Alan has become known for his mix of reflective and good-time songs, blending elements of country, rock, pop, and hip-hop music.
A look back at the May 12, 2022 derecho 4 years later
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Four years ago, a storm still talked about to this day hit Sioux Falls and impacted four different states. The May 12, 2022, derecho, which started as thunderstorms in southern Nebraska, produced 34 tornadoes in four different states: 19 in Minnesota, 13 in South Dakota and 1 in both North Da
South Dakota State Parks Waive Entrance Fees
(Sioux Falls, SD) — State parks are waiving entrance fees this weekend as gas prices continue to rise. Starting Friday, places like Palisades State Park near Garretson are opening their gates as local campers expect to stay closer to home so they don’t have to shell out more money on longer trips. Park Rangers are expe
Raising Cane’s Sioux Falls building permits filed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Raising Cane’s has furthered its plans for a Sioux Falls location. Building permits were filed Monday with the description “Raising Cane’s” for a location at 4004 W. 41st St. inside what was once a David’s Bridal. Representatives of the popular chicken restaurant told KELOLAND News in an emai
Sioux Falls Bracing For Even More Construction Closures And Detours
Sioux Falls is buzzing with construction, especially on South Cleveland and 26th Streets, as essential roadwork leads to detours and lane closures for better infrastructure.
