Biologist cautions next generation against trusting a career with the federal government
When 9-year-old Liz Renner visited the Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery in southeastern South Dakota with her grandfather, she was hooked. In adulthood, she devoted more than a decade of education and work to understanding the intricacies of fish biology and conservation. Then, in May 2024, she was hired to work...
Officials issue urgent warning after responding to multiple landfill fires in less than a...
"Once they’re in the landfill and dumped then they spark a fire." Officials issue urgent warning after responding to multiple landfill fires in less than a month: 'They ignite in the garbage truck' first appeared on The Cool Down .
One juvenile is dead after car catapults into NWS Forecast office
One occupant has died after a car crashed Nov. 22 into the NWS Forecast Office north of the airport, the Sioux Falls Police Department announced Nov. 24. The 17-year-old female who died was one of four occupants in a Nissan SUV that drove through an intersection at about 2 a.m. at North Minnesota Avenue and Benson...
Understanding Traffic Rules: The Dilemma of Right Turns at Diamond Interchanges
The question of whether it is legal to turn right on a red light at the 41st exit when going southbound has sparked a debate among drivers. The confusion arises from the fact that there is a sign on the second to right lane that prohibits turning on red, but there is no such sign on the rightmost lane. The official...
China soybean pledge lifts prices, but South Dakota farmers still nervous
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota soybean industry leaders said Monday that a new trade pledge with China is lifting prices but hasn’t erased anxiety about how much farmers depend on a single foreign buyer. “China’s the number one buyer of soybeans out of the United States,” said Tom Kersting, CEO of South Dakota Soybean...
Sioux Falls Stores Open On Thanksgiving For Last-Minute Needs
As the countdown to Thanksgiving begins, remember that some big retailers will be closed. But don’t fret; there are still options for those last-minute items.
California man sentenced after meth trafficking in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A California man has been sentenced to 33 years in federal prison after leading a meth conspiracy in Sioux Falls for nearly five years. Darrel Devorce, 56, was convicted on Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Devorce,...
New Speed Enforcement Signs and Cameras Spotted on Veterans Parkway
Recently, residents in Sioux Falls have noticed the installation of new cameras along Veterans Parkway. These cameras, accompanied by speed enforcement signs, have sparked a discussion among locals about their purpose and legality. Some believe they are speed enforcement cameras, while others suggest they could be...
Leaf and branch drop-off sites to close Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The City of Sioux Falls will close its two leaf and branch drop-off websites at the end of the day Sunday. Both sites, one at North Lyon Boulevard near the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and one at Chambers Street near the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility, will be closed Thanksgiving...
County welcomes Muller as new 4-H program leader
Moody County has a new face helping guide its youth programs — and she’s hitting the ground running. Tyenna Muller, a South Dakota State University student studying Ag Communications and Leadership, is the county’s new 4-H program leader through SDSU Extension. Originally from Pipestone, Muller has been heavily...
