More mild weather ahead; Storm system Friday will bring t-storms and snow
Good morning KELOLAND! We are starting Tuesday with areas of fog in central KELOLAND. This is a picture taken from our Pierre LIVE Cam around 7 a.m. These areas of fog will lift as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. We expect near 50 in Sioux Falls late in the day Tuesday. Temperatures will […]
Larchwood Pair Taken To Hospital After Crash At Lester
Lester, Iowa– A Larchwood pair were taken to the hospital after a crash near Lester on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 2:45 p.m., 16-year-old Larae VanWyhe of Lester was driving a 2011 Toyota eastbound on Highway 9 at Lester. They tell us that 83-year-old Merry...
Sioux Falls violent crime at 5-year low
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Police Department has announced a decrease in most major crime categories in 2025, marking a notable five-year low for the city. According to police, data shows a 26% decrease in property crime per capita from 2024 to 2025. The data...
Empire Mall Announcing Major Additions In Hopes Of Retail Revival
(Sioux Falls, SD) — In a time when traditional shopping malls are in decline, Empire Mall is announcing new additions. The Sioux Falls mall is adding four new tenants including JD Sports, the Gap Factory, Dick’s House of Sport and the return of PacSun. An Empire Mall spokesperson says Gen Z wants a place to have an...
Cat rescued in Sioux Falls house fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a house fire Tuesday afternoon. The fire was on the 3000 block of East 22nd St. Crews responded at 1:30 p.m. and put the fire out within 10 minutes. Residents had evacuated the home by the time crews arrived. They were able to rescue […]
Storm Center PM Update: Mild Week Ahead; Rain by Friday
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Cloud cover and a little rain have been in the mix today, but most of the day overall has been relatively quiet…especially to the west and northwest. Beyond an isolated shower or two mainly before midnight, we’re looking pretty good tonight with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Unfortunately,...
New and outgoing board members lend valued skill sets to Sioux Falls CASA
This piece is sponsored by Sioux Falls CASA. As soon as Meghan Roche settled into her roles as both lawyer and mother, she knew she wanted to serve on a board of directors where she could make an impact. She found it thanks to a friend and law school classmate...
Multifamily housing permits drive solid building month in February
Three large multifamily housing projects took out permits for new phases of development in February, contributing to a strong month of building activity. Overall permits through February totaled $132.6 million, compared with $147.6 million last year and $91.2 million two years ago. New commercial activity, which...
New donation to enhance landscape, add overlook at Jacobson Plaza
A new donation to Jacobson Plaza will bring additional landscaping, a new scenic overlook and potentially more play equipment to Falls Park West. Lead donors Garry and Dianne Jacobson are partnering with Rob Everist on a $2.65 million donation through the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. It will cover all...
A look back at a mild winter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Meteorological winter is officially in the books. For the third year in a row, the advantage went to warm and quiet winter fans compared to the alternative… though you may not have thought it would end up like this if you just looked at December on its own for our […]
