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$5-million available for child victims of abuse, neglect, assault
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The state of South Dakota is making five-million dollars available to help children who've been abused or neglected, or have been victims of domestic or sexual assault. The money was approved by the legislature and Governor earlier this year. Attorney General Marty Jackley's office begins tak...
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Marty Jackley discusses border with other state Attorneys General
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The crisis at the US southern border is a hot topic. South Dakota attorney General Marty Jackley isn't confident that the current political climate will help yield results. On Friday, South Dakota attorney General Marty Jackley discussed border security during a panel discussion at the Republ...
Jun 29, 2024
Dusty Johnson unsettled by President Biden's debate performance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) -- The first Presidential debate Thursday night did not go well for President Biden. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was distressed by the President's performance. But he says it's not a partisan issue... The next Presidential debate is scheduled for September 10th.
Jun 29, 2024
Salem native chases Olympic dream
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Jacy Pulse, a senior from the University of South Dakota, kept her Olympic dreams alive on Thursday evening by securing a spot in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Pulse, from Salem, SD, with a population under 1,500, clocked a time of 56.99 seconds ...
Jun 29, 2024
West Nile carrying mosquitoes found in South Dakota
BROOKINGS COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- For the first time this season, mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in South Dakota. The discovery was made in Brookings County. Officials urge you to protect yourself by using bug spray and limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn.
Jun 28, 2024
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Salem native chases Olympic dream
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Jacy Pulse, a senior from the University of South Dakota, kept her Olympic dreams alive on Thursday evening by securing a spot in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Pulse, from Salem, SD, with a population under 1,500, clocked a time of 56.99 seconds ...
Jun 29, 2024
West Nile carrying mosquitoes found in South Dakota
BROOKINGS COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- For the first time this season, mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in South Dakota. The discovery was made in Brookings County. Officials urge you to protect yourself by using bug spray and limiting outdoor activities between dusk and dawn.
Jun 28, 2024
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Sheriff: Border crisis causing drug and human trafficking to explode
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The southern border crisis is fueling drug and human trafficking in the U-S. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says the open border with Mexico has created another profit center for the cartels. Those cartels are the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco Cartel. They both operate in more t...
Jun 28, 2024
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Deputies "in the right place, at the right time" - arrest three teens in shooting incident
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Juvenile crime is on the rise in Sioux Falls, and it's more violent. That point is being driven home with an incident that happened yesterday. Captain Josh Phillips of the Minnehaha County Sheriff's office says deputies witnessed a gun being fired from a car following an assault. That st...
Jun 27, 2024
Vote audit reveals errors, but outcomes remain unchanged
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The first time around on auditing vote tabulations produced few changes. Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson opted for an audit of all votes in this month's primary elections. The audit only revealed a few errors, but the number was higher than advertised by the election system. Ander...
Jun 27, 2024
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Salem native chases Olympic dream
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Jacy Pulse, a senior from the University of South Dakota, kept her Olympic dreams alive on Thursday evening by securing a spot in the semifinals of the 400-meter hurdles at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials. Pulse, from Salem, SD, with a population under 1,500, clocked a time of 56.99 seconds ...
Jun 29, 2024
Canaries make it three in a row, lead the league
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Canaries are riding a three-game win streak after beating the Lincoln Saltdogs 6-to-2. Josh Rehwaldt smacked a 475-foot homer and Trevor Achenbach drove in two runs. It was also Mike Meyer's 300th career win as Canaries manager. The number one Canaries will continue thei...
Jun 28, 2024
Sioux Falls wastewater plant at maximum capacity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The ability to process Sioux Falls wastewater is at maximum capacity. Mayor Paul Ten Haken explains... Visit siouxfalls.gov for other flood resources.
Jun 22, 2024
Augie women drop tournament opener
LONGWOOD, FL (KELO.com) -- It's do or die for the Augustana University softball squad in the NCAA Division Two National Finals. They dropped a two-to-one decision to second-seeded University of Texas, Tyler yesterday in extra innings. The Vikings have a chance to pull it together with a day off today in the double-el...
May 20, 2024
Sioux Falls to host U.S. Olympic Curling trials
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It will be South Dakota's first time hosting Olympic trials. Sioux Falls Sports Authority President Thomas Lee made the big announcement Monday afternoon. The 2025 Olympic Team Trials for Curling will be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. Sioux Falls doesn't appear to be a likely ...
May 14, 2024
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$5-million available for child victims of abuse, neglect, assault
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The state of South Dakota is making five-million dollars available to help children who've been abused or neglected, or have been victims of domestic or sexual assault. The money was approved by the legislature and Governor earlier this year. Attorney General Marty Jackley's office begins tak...
5h ago
Marty Jackley discusses border with other state Attorneys General
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The crisis at the US southern border is a hot topic. South Dakota attorney General Marty Jackley isn't confident that the current political climate will help yield results. On Friday, South Dakota attorney General Marty Jackley discussed border security during a panel discussion at the Republ...
Jun 29, 2024
Dusty Johnson unsettled by President Biden's debate performance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) -- The first Presidential debate Thursday night did not go well for President Biden. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was distressed by the President's performance. But he says it's not a partisan issue... The next Presidential debate is scheduled for September 10th.
Jun 29, 2024
Summit's approval in Iowa comes with a catch
DES MOINES, IA (KELO.com) -- It's an approval - with a catch. Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed Carbon Capture pipeline was approved by the Iowa Utilities Board Tuesday. But, it's conditioned upon approval by North and South Dakota regulators. North Dakota's Public Service Commission completed hearings on Summit's r...
Jun 26, 2024
Summit Carbon Solutions gains approval in Iowa - next stop, South Dakota
DES MOINE, IA (KELO.com) -- A major development dealing with a proposed regional carbon capture pipeline. The Iowa Utilities Board announced the approval of Summit Carbon Solutions' project in Iowa. That follows approval by North Dakota's Public Service Commission. Lee Blank, Summit's CEO, says that sets the stage f...
Jun 25, 2024
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Greg Belfrage Show 6.28.24
Friday, June 28 2024 Big stories and trending news Joe Biden's performance in the debate was so bad that Democrats are in a full blow panic to replace him on the ticket this fall. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH
Jun 28, 2024
Greg Belfrage Show 6.27.24
Thursday, June 27 2024 Big stories and trending news The US Supreme Court sides with the Biden administration in the social media censorship case. The decision has some saying that 'free speech is dead' for the moment. There's a lot of focus and polling surrounding tonight's presidential debate. Plus more! CLICK BELOW ...
Jun 27, 2024
Greg Belfrage Show 6.26.24
Wednesday, June 26 2024 Big stories and trending news The US Surgeon General says gun violence is a public health crisis and wants warnings on firearms. Governor Kristi Noem gave an update on flooding yesterday evening in Yankton. Plus more! CLICK BELOW TO WATCH!
Jun 26, 2024
Greg Belfrage Show 6.25.24
Tuesday, June 25 2024 Big stories and trending news Flooding washed out a bridge in extreme southeastern South Dakota late Sunday. Donald Trump is challenging President Joe Biden to a pre-debate drug test. Trump says he's willing to take one, too. The president has been engaged in debate prep since this weekend. Plus m...
Jun 25, 2024
Greg Belfrage Show 6.21.24
Friday, June 21 2024 Issues with my phone today prevented me from being able to offer the usual show at 6am. Instead, I did a post show recap for you. Does it make sense to do something AFTER the radio show each day? Please share your thoughts with me via email: greg.belfrage@kelo.com CLICK BELOW TO WATCH!
Jun 21, 2024
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New fuel restrictions for ships in Arctic fall short, green groups say
By Gloria Dickie and Jonathan Saul LONDON (Reuters) - Ships sailing through Arctic waters will no longer be able to use or carry heavy bunker fuel oil under a United Nations shipping agency regulation which took effect on Monday. Yet environmental ...
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India records 11% below normal rainfall in June, weather department says
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India received 11% less rainfall than normal in June as all regions except the south received below-average rains after the monsoon lost momentum in mid-June, weather department data showed on Monday. The central, north-western a...
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Joe Biden's disastrous debate blamed on bad preparation, exhaustion
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Nandita Bose, Jarrett Renshaw and Steve Holland (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's train-wreck debate with Republican opponent Donald Trump followed a series of decisions by his most senior advisers that critics now point to as ...
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Southern Copper to restart development of Peru mine on Monday -document
By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian copper producer Southern Copper, controlled by Grupo Mexico, plans on Monday to restart development of the long-postponed Tia Maria project, according to an internal document seen by Reuters. The Tia Maria ...
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'Inside Out 2' hits $1 billion at global box office
(Reuters) - Pixar movie "Inside Out 2" has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office in less than three weeks of release, reaching that level in the fastest time of any animated film in history, Walt Disney Co said on Sunday. The film...
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