SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Spring migration is underway, and that brings the threat of the highly contagious bird flu…and this spring there’s a twist. In addition to threatening domestic poultry flocks, a couple of southern states say the flu virus has also been found in swine and dairy herds. South Dakota state veterinarian Beth Thompson says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A residential fire was reported Wednesday on South First Street in Aberdeen. Here’s the official statement: “On March 27th, 2024, at approximately 1511 hours, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1500 block of South First Street.  When fire crews arrived, smoke and fire were found coming from a single-family residence.  Initially,… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will mark the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. A couple of lawmakers, Representative Tony Venhuisen of Sioux Falls and Senator David Wheeler of Huron thought it would be a good idea to commemorate the milestone. A committee has been formed to explore ideas. They met this week and Venhuisen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – Northern State University and the NSU Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 GiveNDay, an annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting Wolves students and strengthening community ties. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, and conclude at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. GiveNDay celebrates… Read more »

WEBSTER, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a free “Coffee, Dinner, and Conversation” program for veterans and spouses. This program is in partnership with Day County Veterans Service Officer Jeff Nelson. The department welcomes the opportunity to visit one-on-one with veterans and their spouses and see what’s brewing! The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department winter/spring 2024 Open Gym season has concluded.  Gyms will open again for the season in the fall of 2024.  For more information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has an important role to fill on the world stage. That’s the position of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, which launched its South Dakota Advisory Council in Sioux Falls Wednesday. Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation CEO Andrea Thompson is part of that council. She was one of the featured… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is the latest state to join forces with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. The group launched its South Dakota Advisory Council at a luncheon Wednesday that featured Senator John Thune. He was questioned about his support for sending more aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia when Ukraine isn’t… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Drug crimes and crimes of violence get the headlines…but those aren’t the biggest crime problems in Sioux Falls. Police Chief Jon Thum admits he may sound like a broken record, but says vehicle theft is still one of the city’s major crime issues. Chief Thum says the problem is being made worse… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Copycat hemp products that put children at risk. That’s the target of a request from Attorney General Marty Jackley and 20 other Attorneys General. They’re asking Congress to fix language in the 2018 Farm bill that allows the unregulated marketing of intoxicating hemp products. At the same time, Attorney General Jackley says the… Read more »