Cleaning up after weekend storms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Storm damage in southwestern Sioux Falls ranged from a few broken twigs to entire trees falling over. “It sounded like an explosion when those trees popped and the wind hit so fast,” said Keith Byer, a homeowner in southwest Sioux Falls. Keith Byer’s yard was littered with large branches from
Tree branch drop sites open in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Saturday night’s storm has many people in Sioux Falls cleaning up fallen trees. The City of Sioux Falls has opened tree branch drop sites, which will remain open until August 9. The sites will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The drop sites are located at Chambers […]
Firefighters respond to grass fire in Black Hills
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Firefighters responded to a moderately spreading grass fire near Highway 79 and Spring Creek Road Sunday morning. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the “Spring Fire” is estimated at 22.8 acres, and the progress of the fire has been stopped. There are no evacuations, r
Sioux Falls driver helps clear roads as storm hits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several parts of KELOLAND were hit with severe weather on Saturday that brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail. It also brought widespread damage, especially to one southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood, making travel difficult. “It’s terrible,” Jeff Chao said. “It’s all over here on 37th and
Reports of power outages, trees down after powerful storm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Strong storms on Saturday night downed trees and knocked out power for thousands of people in and around the Sioux Falls area. Several branch drop-off sites have opened in Sioux Falls. You can find the locations here. Just after 10:00 a.m. Sunday, Xcel...
PHOTOS: Storms move across KELOLAND, causing damage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Destructive, severe thunderstorms swept through many parts of KELOLAND Saturday night, damaging trees and personal property. Multiple viewers sent photos and videos to KELOLAND News, ranging from areas of Tea to Sioux Falls to Brandon. If you have storm damage or build up in your area, you ca
Sioux Falls road construction projects to affect traffic within the city (Week of July...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that will begin on Monday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 28, and will impact travel in parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds while traveling near the...
SF church holds candlelight vigil to honor ICE victims
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – An indoor candlelight vigil to honor the most recent victims of ICE violence is taking place Saturday evening in Sioux Falls. Spirit of Peace UCC is hosting the vigil, which will be honoring the lives of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, Juan Coronilla Durán, and Jesus M
Inside KELOLAND: The Life and Legacy of T. Denny Sanford
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Thomas Denny Sanford, South Dakota’s best known billionaire, died Saturday, July 18, at the age of 90. Sanford was a self-made billionaire who got rich in the banking and credit card industry. Years ago, he took a pledge to quote “die broke.” Over the years, his gifts included nearly $2 billi
Sioux Falls under heat advisory, heat warning issued for counties south
A heat advisory will be in effect for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas starting at noon Saturday, July 25, as temperatures are set to climb into the mid- and upper- 90s through July 28, with a heat index that could surpass 100 degrees this weekend. Isolated severe storms are possible this evening and the following nig

















