Category Archives: Local News

SDDOT expects more interstate closures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Additional interstate closures are anticipated by the South Dakota Department of Transportation due to the storm. Currently, Interstate 29 is closed from Sioux Falls (I9...
Julia Kaye Feb 22, 2023

Humane Society nearly at capacity with dogs waiting to be adopted
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is asking people to spread the word about their adoptable dogs. With 80 dog kennels, the building is close to capacity. In a social m...
Julia Kaye Feb 21, 2023

Sioux Falls School District cancels classes Wednesday; Minnehaha County Sheriff Department warns of potential road conditions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - The Sioux Falls School District has joined the growing list of schools to cancel classes on Wednesday. A Blizzard Warning begins at 9 a.m. for the Sioux Falls area, 6 a....
Julia Kaye Feb 21, 2023

Interstates in eastern South Dakota scheduled to close
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -In anticipation of accumulating snow and strong winds causing blizzard-like conditions, Interstate 29 from Brookings to the North Dakota border will close at 8 p.m. (Tues...
Julia Kaye Feb 21, 2023

Augustana University closes campus ahead of snowstorm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- In light of the pending winter storm, the Augustana University campus will be closed on Wednesday, Feb 22. and Thursday, Feb. 23. Non-essential staff are not to report ...
Max Remington Feb 21, 2023 Augustana University logo.

12-year-old girl followed by man while walking home from school in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A suspicious man following a middle school student in Sioux Falls is under investigation. According to police, the 12-year-old girl was walking home after school, south...
Julia Kaye Feb 21, 2023 Sioux Falls Police patch and badge.

One dead following crash near Harrisburg Monday morning
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO.com) - One person is dead and another injured as a result of a two-vehicle crash northeast of Harrisburg Monday morning. According to the accident report, a Kia Seltos was north...
Julia Kaye Feb 20, 2023 Fatal crash graphic.

With a winter storm nearing, people are preparing
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. (KELO.com) - People are taking advantage of the nice day to prepare for the midweek weather. A nearly full parking lot at County Fair Food Store in Dell Rapids led to aisles filled w...
Julia Kaye Feb 20, 2023

National Weather Service expects storm impact to be widespread and significant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls National Weather Service continues to monitor a large winter storm they expect to produce widespread and significant impacts. Wind gusts up to 55 mph by...
Julia Kaye Feb 20, 2023

Heavy snow and high winds could make for dangerous travel conditions by mid week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- With the potential for more than six inches of heavy snow, along with high winds, winter storm watches have been issued across the region. The Sioux Falls National Weat...
Julia Kaye Feb 19, 2023


