CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Commission has placed a hold on an application for a conditional use permit for a large dairy operation. Landowners packed this week's Commission meeting, only to hear the application has been delayed. Several residents spoke on the project, including ...

OMAHA, NE (KELO.c0m) -- The Iran war is sending shock waves that are being felt in South Dakota. Iran has closed off shipping in the Straight of Hormuz, giving it a choke hold on oil and fertilizer shipments. Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says that's changing the outlook for the growing season. Commodity...

DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- They were born into the same family, and have stayed close to each other for over a century. Rosie Croon turned 101 this week, and sister Hilda Johnson turns 104 next week. They live at a Dell Rapids nursing home. Says Hilda, "When you're 104, people tend to treat you nicer."

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Former South Dakota Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko will serve as an advisor to Hughes County for jail operations. She's married to Hughes County Jail Administrator Gerald Wasko. Under the agreement, Kellie Wasko will advise the county commission, not the jail itself.

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- A million dollar gift to the Knudson School of Law at USD will endow a chair in trust and estate law. The gift comes from Pierce McDowell III and Al King III - founders of the South Dakota Trust Company. USD law professor Tom Simmons will serve as the inaugural endowed chair.

CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Commission has placed a hold on an application for a conditional use permit for a large dairy operation. Landowners packed this week's Commission meeting, only to hear the application has been delayed. Several residents spoke on the project, including ...

DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- They were born into the same family, and have stayed close to each other for over a century. Rosie Croon turned 101 this week, and sister Hilda Johnson turns 104 next week. They live at a Dell Rapids nursing home. Says Hilda, "When you're 104, people tend to treat you nicer."

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- A million dollar gift to the Knudson School of Law at USD will endow a chair in trust and estate law. The gift comes from Pierce McDowell III and Al King III - founders of the South Dakota Trust Company. USD law professor Tom Simmons will serve as the inaugural endowed chair.

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls NAACP is condemning a recent video from students at SDSU. The chapter says it uses racist language and includes threats. The NAACP is calling on SDSU to respond swiftly. The Brookings Police department is investigating.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police say a missing 14-year old girl has been found deceased. McKenna Wendel was last seen Saturday, and was the subject of search efforts that increased in intensity with each passing day. The search involved the Sioux Falls Police Department and "many other resources ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's official. March Madness has arrived in Sioux Falls with the Summit League men's and women's basketball championships. The first game is Wednesday night, featuring ORU and Kansas City. The city is going all out, creating 'Summit League Central' at Jacobson Plaza at The Falls, free p...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association girls varsity team will host a "Grey-Out" Game vs Aberdeen on Sunday, February 15 at Scheels Iceplex to honor former standout goaltender and Brandon native, Riley Vander Esch, as she battles diffuse midline glioma, a very rare and aggress...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- USD football coach Travis Johansen is leaving Vermillion after one season for Rutgers in the Big 10. He guided the Coyotes to the FCS quarterfinals and a final ranking of 11th in 2025. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Vitzthum was named head coach.

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The SDSU Jackrabbits will notice something missing during next fall's football season. NDSU is jumping from the FCS Missouri Valley Conference to the FBS Mountain West Conference for football. The Jacks and Bison will compete against each other in other sports in the Summit League and Big ...

Brookings, SD (KELO.com) -- Big news for South Dakota State women's volleyball! The team has been so successful that, despite their tournament loss, they've been invited to play in the NCAA tournament. The Jacks will face the Arizona Wildcats Friday at in California.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Former South Dakota Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko will serve as an advisor to Hughes County for jail operations. She's married to Hughes County Jail Administrator Gerald Wasko. Under the agreement, Kellie Wasko will advise the county commission, not the jail itself.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A leaky sewer line that created a nasty mess during the legislative session is leading to a million dollar upgrade of the South Dakota Capitol building. Lawmakers pushed through a bill with $1.1-million worth of upgrades for the 116-year old building. Governor Rhoden signed the bill Thursday.

BLACK HILLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Fire crews are working to put out a new wildfire in the Black Hills - this south of Rapid City. Residents were evacuated for a time, but an evacuation order was lifted at about 8 last night. Meanwhile, over 300 people are fighting a large wildfire near Custer. That fire has now blackened...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- TSA workers aren't getting paid because of the partial government shutdown, so the Rapid City Regional Airport has decided to do something to help. A donation bin has been set up near baggage claim. Airport officials are asking for gift cards, nonperishable food and other supplies, with a...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's share of the Ticketmaster anti-trust settlement is $677,920. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the 2010 merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster created an illegal monopoly. The company is being forced to allow rivals to list tickets on their platforms.

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