PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota Legislative leaders are concerned about low returns in the state Investment portfolio. Representative Scott Odenbach says he wants to have answers when retirees counting on the investment fund start asking questions. "I understand the need to be conservative when you're talk...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney will step down at the end of this week, after nearly 21 years of leading the department. Mayor Paul Tenhaken says Kearney built a parks system that's recognized as one of the best in the country. Among his major accomplishments - init...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There were some sparks in the air Monday night as the four republican candidates for governor met on a debate stage in Sioux Falls. There was criticism of the property tax relief measures passed by this year's legislature being funded by sales taxes. We're also featuring the gubernatoria...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- A USD employee is headed to prison for 20 years for child porn charges. Nicholas Keitges was found guilty of possessing, transporting and attempting to make child pornography. Prosecutors say he sexually groomed a 14 year old Sioux Falls girl he met on Snapchat.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Emily's Hope is receiving a half-million dollars to take its Substance Use Prevention Curriculum far and wide. The money comes from the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund. Emily's Hope has programs in six states and one foreign country, reaching over 30-thousand students.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney will step down at the end of this week, after nearly 21 years of leading the department. Mayor Paul Tenhaken says Kearney built a parks system that's recognized as one of the best in the country. Among his major accomplishments - init...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- A USD employee is headed to prison for 20 years for child porn charges. Nicholas Keitges was found guilty of possessing, transporting and attempting to make child pornography. Prosecutors say he sexually groomed a 14 year old Sioux Falls girl he met on Snapchat.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Emily's Hope is receiving a half-million dollars to take its Substance Use Prevention Curriculum far and wide. The money comes from the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund. Emily's Hope has programs in six states and one foreign country, reaching over 30-thousand students.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man faces a long list of charges after a high-speed trip down 57th Street Sunday night that included two crashes. 30-year old Dakota Thorstenson sped by one officer, who saw him collide with another vehicle while watching in her review mirror. Thorstenson fled that scene, c...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and Sioux Falls Police have arrested a half-dozen suspects in an assault and kidnapping that took place in February. Captain Josh Phillips said the victim was assaulted three times in a dispute over stolen drugs and money. Captain Phillips says The v...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- It was a great run, but the USD Coyotes Women's basketball season has come to an end. They lost to Illinois State in the WNIT Fab Four 67-60 in Vermillion Wednesday night. The Coyotes jumped off to an early lead, but fell behind. They made a fourth quarter run, but couldn't overcome a 1...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The USD Coyote women were on fire Thursday night, so it's on to the 'Great 8' of the Women's National Invitational Tournament. The Coyotes jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Pepperdine - all of those points scored by Patience Williams. They'll host Montana State Sunday afternoon at the Sanfor...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Stampede have claimed the regular-season Western Conference title for the first time since 2013. They'll hold home ice advantage through the Western Conference final, with their first playoff game April 17th. This is the third time in franchise history the Herd have surpa...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The USD Coyote women's basketball squad is on the national stage, facing Pepperdine in the Super 16 in the Women's National Invitational Tournament Thursday night. The Coyotes are led by guard combo Angelina Robles and Molly Joyce in USD's seventh WNIT run. The Coyotes won the WNIT in 201...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sanford Pentagon will host the state's first-ever WNBA game next month. The Phoenix Mercury, coached by Sioux Falls native Nate Tibbetts, will take on the Chicago Sky April 25th. The Mercury will also host a youth basketball clinic at the Pentagon April 24th.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota Legislative leaders are concerned about low returns in the state Investment portfolio. Representative Scott Odenbach says he wants to have answers when retirees counting on the investment fund start asking questions. "I understand the need to be conservative when you're talk...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There were some sparks in the air Monday night as the four republican candidates for governor met on a debate stage in Sioux Falls. There was criticism of the property tax relief measures passed by this year's legislature being funded by sales taxes. We're also featuring the gubernatoria...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A few sparks flew as the four republican candidates running for governor met on the debate stage last night. Congressman Dusty Johnson criticized Governor Larry Rhoden and State House Speaker Jon Hansen for raising sales taxes in place of property taxes. Toby Doeden says his plan to elim...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A statue of former Governor Kristi Noem will be unveiled in Pierre in June. It's being created by sculptor John Lopez of Lemmon and will be added to the 'Trail of Governors' gallery. Noem is expected to be on hand for the unveiling ceremony.

CUSTER COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- A fast-moving fire in Custer County has sparked a state of emergency. Governor Rhoden issued the emergency declaration, as the 79 fire blackened close to six-thousand acres. The declaration makes state funds available to support firefighting efforts.

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WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called upon Republican lawmakers to work together to ​extend a law that allows ‌American spy agencies to surveil foreigners abroad using data drawn from U.S. digital infrastructure...

By Alan Baldwin LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - A Pop-Up Hotel famed for catering for celebrities and rock stars at the Glastonbury Festival is making its British Grand Prix offering 'fully immersive' by adding a trackside swimming pool and palm trees to ...

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By Elissa Darwish PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - A Frenchman won a Picasso painting worth 1 million euros ($1.18 million) in a non-profit raffle on Tuesday. The winner, Ari Hodara, a 59-year-old software ​engineer from Paris, was selected at random at Chr...