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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House fire, Noem's $50M jet, Norway's independence day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – It's a chilly Saturday, let's get a check on the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is investigating an early morning house fire that sent a person to the hospital. 2 hurt in Sioux Falls house fire Consultants have released a report on the future of corrections in South Dakota that comes with a price tag totaling more than $2 billion dollars. Recommendations for SD DOC could cost $2.1 billion The 8 men arrested by ICE agents in Madison earlier this week are described as being confused and concerned. 'Reality check' for Madison men suspected of being in country illegally The Department of Homeland Security wants to spend 50-million dollars to buy a new jet for Secretary Kristi Noem. DHS wants $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard Rain amounts for the first half of next week will range from one to two inches or more for many in KELOLAND. Frost/Freeze tonight; Rain returns Monday Today is Syttende Mai, a celebration of Norway's Independence Day. Gjallarhorn has become a fan favorite at Augie hockey games This is the final day of Embe's Spring 'Refresh Your Closet' sale. The clothing sale to help with rising prices For the latest in news and weather, use the KELOLAND News app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Apartment fire; Crash; Severe weather chances
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning's top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire Sunday morning. There were no civilian or responder injuries, however, a dog died as a result of the fire. Dog dies in Sioux Falls apartment fire Police responded to a crash on E 33rd Street around 6:00 Saturday morning. Allegedly, the incident was alcohol-related and the driver plowed into two parked cars. Crash involves multiple vehicles on East 33rd We are closely monitoring the latest weather conditions today in KELOLAND. Stay alert to changing conditions with our KELOLAND Storm Tracker App and right here at through the day. Developing now; Severe weather chances in KELOLAND today Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Sex offender admits to grooming SD girl, crossing state lines
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A convicted sex offender admits to grooming a 13-year-old Meade County girl and convincing her to move away with him. Wednesday, Sean Payne, 33, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor, and bringing the girl across state lines for sex. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue recruiting new firefighters KELOLAND News has been following this case since October. That's when authorities arrested Payne in Wyoming. In the weeks leading up to his arrest, Payne admits to exchanging thousands of messages with the girl on Snapchat. Payne has signed court documents detailing the illegal relationship. He admits to grooming the victim and leading her to believe they were in a consensual relationship. Payne told her they were moving across state lines so they could live together, and also told her he loved her. When he's sentenced, Payne could face anywhere from 25 years to life in prison. This wasn't his first run-in with the law. Payne was convicted of sex crimes in Iowa in 2024. He is also wanted in Nebraska for assault charges. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue recruiting new firefighters
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is looking for new firefighters for its 2026 Cadet Academy. Applications will open up on Monday, April 28, and run till May 21. The minimum requirements to be eligible are: Graduated from high school or received GED Be between the ages of 21-44 Meet basic fitness/health requirements. No college education or previous experience in firefighting is necessary. 'The way we see it, we can teach skills within firefighting and emergency medical services, but we can't often teach the intangible skills of attitude, dedication, and a willingness to learn,' Talent Acquisition Coordinator for the City of Sioux Falls Chad Quissell said in Wednesday's city briefing. Conservation groups hopeful for funding restoration SFFR hires once per year for firefighters. Here's a look at the hiring process timeline: April 28 to May 21, 2025: Firefighter position open for application June 3, 2025: Online entrance examination for all applicants (No fire knowledge/experience needed) June 2025: Interview for selected candidates July to October 2025: Conditional employment offers extended and complete pre-employment screen process January 2026: Firefighter cadet class starts 18-week paid training academy Currently, SFFR has more than 200 team members that serve in 12 fire stations around the city, and is one of the largest fire departments in the upper Midwest. Noem to speak at Dakota State commencement 'If you're looking for a career where you can make a real impact in your community, and where every day presents a new challenge and a chance to help others, then a career with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue may be for you,' said Quissell. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SFFR hosts event for women interested in firefighting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Kyle Blakeslee and Rachel Van Beek have spent months preparing for this weekend. They'll be teaching 19 people everything from how to use a fire extinguisher to how they put out a car fire. 'I'm excited to see how it's going to go. Like I said, we've been planning this for at least a good six months. Put a lot of work into it,' said Van Beek, a captain with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. 'I hope everyone has a good time. Looking forward to the feedback on things we can improve on things, that went well.' LIST: $9.1M in federal spending cuts in SD Although everyone was welcome to apply for the Ignite academy, the weekend will focus on women in firefighting. 'Just an idea of another fire department that's done something similar. And I said, let's do it, let's try it. So that kind of got the ball rolling. And then I talked to Rachel, and the other women of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, and we decided it was something cool that we could try,' said Blakeslee, fire and life safety educator for SFFR. This is the first year of Ignite Academy, but both women are confident it won't be the last. 'I think our ultimate goal is to hopefully get more applicants. If they're not 21, when they are 21, or hopefully we get more applicants for for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue,' said Blakeslee. 'But, all in all, just create leaders and teamwork and make sure that everybody has a good time and we all work together and show them that it's not just about fighting fire. It's about a lot of different things. And sometimes we get to fight fires, too, which is really fun.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
