SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)--A new Senior living community celebrated its grand opening in Sioux Falls today. What residents love about the unique new options The Parkwood at 85th and Western brings to Sioux Falls in tonight's Your Money Matters. "This project started actually about four years ago, and we identified a need for more senior living communities in Sioux Falls," The Parkwood Executive Director Nathan Kasselder said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND Breaking News SIGN UP NOW This is the first time the national nonprofit organiz ..read more

MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO) - Pageants aren't only about beauty and ball gowns -- they can also be an avenue for title holders to raise awareness on important topics. Meet Danica Miller -- a mother of three boys, an enrolled member of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and Ms. Mount Rushmore. "It was a lot of fun. So I had actually went to go compete for Miss South Dakota," Miller said. "It was my first pageant, so I kind of went in there a little blindside and not really sure exactly what we were supposed to do, but I tried my best and ended up placing second place, and so they gave me the title, Miss Mt ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Sioux Falls has some big plans to improve fitness, recreation and the overall quality of life in the city, but the plan is already coming under fire. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND News First@4 SIGN UP NOW As we've reported, along with new swimming pools and indoor recreation space coming to two old swimming pools in eastern and western Sioux Falls, the city also plans to buy the Sanford Tea-Ellis Wellness Center. But the question now is how much to charge the public to use them? The total estimated cost for al ..read more

CUSTER, S.D. (KELO) -- It may appear that a mass casualty is happening outside of Custer on Friday, May 3. The increased activity of first responders and law enforcement will actually be a training exercise they are taking part in. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Custer County Search and Rescue will be holding a training event in a remote area southeast of Custer. This exercise is designed to coordinate response efforts across multiple agencies should there be a need for responding to a real-world scenario ..read more

CHAMBERLAIN/OACOMA, S.D. (KELO) -- The excessive rains this week developed a sinkhole on the north shoulder of the I-90 business loop between Chamberlain and Oacoma. The area is one mile east of exit 260. The road is open to one-lane traffic only and the area is being controlled by stop signs ..read more

CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (KELO) -- Nancy Hilding saw her three petitions seeking various levels of restrictions against hunting and trapping beavers set aside by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission on Thursday. But one of the commissioners said something needs to change. Another wants the conversation to continue. And a third said she disagreed at least one of the changes taking effect statewide. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND Breaking News SIGN UP NOW State law allows citizens to petition the commission for rule changes. The ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- From donating to adopting, there are many ways to help your local animal shelter. A need at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society right now is foster volunteers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND News First@4 SIGN UP NOW These kittens are getting lots of love at Rebecca Larson's home. But these four little ones and their mom won't be here for long ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Levitt at the Falls announced this summer's concert line-up. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND News First@4 SIGN UP NOW Artists from across the country will soon take the stage at the Levitt at the Falls in downtown Sioux Falls. "We have 50 headlining artists as well as 50 opening act artists. So that's a hundred different bands that we are bringing together as well as different sponsors and supporters," Levitt Vice President of Programming Rose Ann Hofland said. Each year, the concerts have grown in popularity, dr ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Sometimes even the smallest of voices can be an inspiration for others and that was on display at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary in Sioux Falls Thursday. You probably aren't used to seeing elementary kids in dresses and suits for class…unless, of course, it's Dapper Day at Sonia Sotomayor! Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KELOLAND Breaking News SIGN UP NOW This special day of stylish students all started because of one 7-year-old, Louis Lemke. "He dresses up every day and it's super cute, we love him," 5th grader Charlotte Van ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- If you are in the mood for a meal or a drink, or you're just looking for a place to watch a game… there's a new option on the east side of Sioux Falls. Gibs Sports Bar and Grill opened today. It's located on east 26th street in the old Cherry Creek building. It offers a full menu and two different bars ..read more