ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Leaders of quality improvement projects and individuals who exemplify Avera’s values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship were honored at the Avera Quality Congress on Aug. 9 in Sioux Falls. A total of 89 projects and individuals were nominated. Some 450 Avera employees and special guests attended the conference. “Avera started Quality Congress… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELOLAND) — An arraignment date is set for six Mitchell baseball players facing rape charges. According to new filings online, the 17, 18 and 19-year-old suspects are scheduled to appear in court on October 3. As of today, all six suspects are out on bond. Hudson Haley and Landon Waddell – who face… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The fastest series of interest rate hikes in U.S. history are working their way through the economy. The impact of that is seen in the housing market. Single family home sales are half what they were a year ago according to the Mid-Year Economic Outlook by Bender Commercial Real Estate in Sioux… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, August 15th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 am.  West Nile Virus has been identified in Aberdeen and city officials urge citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  You can reduce the… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Dakotafest begins tomorrow on the Schlaffman (shloff-man) Farm just east of Mitchell and runs through Thursday.  The hours are 9 AM until 4 PM each day.  Niki Jones with IDEAg Group talks about some of this year’s highlights. She says there will be hundreds of exhibitors. Jones says there will be forums again… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Here’s the latest figures from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety regarding the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  This is compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 5, 2023, to 6 a.m. Sunday August 13, 2023. Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 96 24 120 148 Misd… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An unexpected business closing in Sioux Falls has added to the stress of getting married for a number of grooms. Tip Top Tux closed a week ago…creating a panic for those headed to the altar this past weekend and next. Jessie Schmidt of the Better Business Bureau has some advice. If you… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is behind bars for attempting to solicit a minor at a local park. Police information officer Sam Clemens says more than one minor was approached. Clemens says the man appeared to be intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Members of Congress are on recess right now, but when they return to Washington, the 5-year farm bill will be waiting for them. Representative Dusty Johnson and Senator John Thune are on the agriculture committees in their chambers. Senator Mike Rounds hopes this is the year we see action on “Country of Origin”… Read more »

CLEAR LAKE. S.D.(KWAT)–A close call for a motorist on Interstate 29 Sunday. The Deuel County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a silver jeep was southbound around mile marker 154 when the vehicle began to hydroplane on the wet roadway. The jeep entered the west ditch and went through a fence. While going through the… Read more »