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88-year old scammed out of $40-thousand online
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An 88-year old Sioux Falls man has been bilked out of $40-thousand in an online scam. Information Officer Aaron Benson says, "The victim reported receiving a message on his computer indicating a security issue. He was then later called and told there was an issue with his bank accou...
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USPS delivery woes in South Dakota
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- The US Postal Service says its delivery performance in South Dakota is better than average, but many state residents disagree. The service developed the "Delivering for America Plan", which many say has made delivery times far worse. Rural newspaper companies have been hit especially h...
23m ago
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Gas prices drop after Iran/U.S. agreement announced
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- This weekend's announcement of a peace deal with Iran has gas prices headed lower. Much of the world oil supply has been held off the market by the standoff, with Iran threatening shipping and the U-S blockading Iranian oil trade. Senator John Thune says the world is watching closely to see if t...
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Jewel Cave lantern tours on hold
JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT (KELO.com) -- Historic lantern tours at Jewel Cave National Monument will be paused starting tomorrow. Crews will be working on improvements on the Canyons Trail between the Historic Cabin and Jewel Cave's original entrance. The tours should be back in operation by next weekend.
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After 75 years, 1st Baptist changing location
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- First Baptist has been a fixture in Sioux Falls for 150-years, but changes are on the way. The church has been in its current location near Sanford Hospital for 75 years. The congregation will be holding services at Sioux Falls Lutheran School starting Sunday as a new building is constru...
37m ago
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88-year old scammed out of $40-thousand online
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An 88-year old Sioux Falls man has been bilked out of $40-thousand in an online scam. Information Officer Aaron Benson says, "The victim reported receiving a message on his computer indicating a security issue. He was then later called and told there was an issue with his bank accou...
16m ago
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After 75 years, 1st Baptist changing location
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- First Baptist has been a fixture in Sioux Falls for 150-years, but changes are on the way. The church has been in its current location near Sanford Hospital for 75 years. The congregation will be holding services at Sioux Falls Lutheran School starting Sunday as a new building is constru...
37m ago

Sioux Falls apartment fire under investigation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire in an apartment building in the southern part of the city. Heavy smoke and flames were coming from an apartment and the roof of the building in the 4400 block of Tennis lane when crews arrived late Friday. It took them an h...
40m ago

SF Police investigate armed robbery on East Arrowhead
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on the city's east side shortly before 11pm Thursday night. A man entered a business near East Arrowhead and South Hillview, pulled a mask over his mouth and produced a handgun as he approached the counter, demanding mone...
Jun 12, 2026

Madison fireworks display back on again
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- The show will go on in Madison - the annual 4th of July fireworks show that is. Officials announced recently that budget restrictions were forcing cancellation of the pyrotechnic production...but local citizens have decided to not let that happen. Community members say it isn't about firewor...
Jun 12, 2026
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Stampede going for Clark Cup Championship
MUSKEGON, MI (KELO.com) -- The Sioux falls Stampede Hockey Club go for it all Friday night. They're in Muskegon taking on the Lumberjacks in Game 3 of the Clark Cup Championship Finals. They have a 2 games to none lead in the 5-game series, and could make it a clean sweep.
May 22, 2026

Coyote softball team makes the top 25
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- One final honor for the 2026 USD Coyotes softball squad. They were ranked #19 in the final poll of the Softball America top-25 poll - their first time to make the list. The 'Yotes also made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever.
May 19, 2026

Creighton/USD matchup set for the Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Red takes on blue in South Dakota this November - and it has nothing to do with politics. The USD Coyote women's basketball team squares off against the Creighton Blue Jays at the Sanford Pentagon November 11th. Creighton has made four of the past five NCAA tournaments. USD played deep ...
May 06, 2026

Storley wins unanimous decision in Pentagon main event
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Webster native Logan Storley is the winner of this weekend's PFL Sioux Falls main event. He won in a unanimous decision at the Sanford Pentagon, taking his record to 19 & 4. With the win, Storley could be in the mix to be the next welterweight title challenger.
May 04, 2026
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Stampede win series, advance to Western Conference Finals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's on to the Western Conference Finals for the Sioux Falls Stampede. The Herd downed the Lincoln Stars 5-1 Tuesday night to advance. Goalie Linards Feldbergs was credited with 24 saves. The Stampede face the Fargo Force Friday night at the Sanford Premier Center.
Apr 29, 2026
State News

USPS delivery woes in South Dakota
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- The US Postal Service says its delivery performance in South Dakota is better than average, but many state residents disagree. The service developed the "Delivering for America Plan", which many say has made delivery times far worse. Rural newspaper companies have been hit especially h...
23m ago
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Jewel Cave lantern tours on hold
JEWEL CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT (KELO.com) -- Historic lantern tours at Jewel Cave National Monument will be paused starting tomorrow. Crews will be working on improvements on the Canyons Trail between the Historic Cabin and Jewel Cave's original entrance. The tours should be back in operation by next weekend.
32m ago
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Doeden campaign walking back criticism of Aberdeen legislative legend
ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden is walking back criticism of a legislative legend from his hometown. He posted a video to YouTube saying South Dakota should cancel its runoff rule, and said whoever created it should be discredited. It was authored and pushed through the legis...
Jun 12, 2026

State Rep. Ismay faces felony charge
NEWELL, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican state Representative Travis Ismay faces felony charges, and may face prison time. An arrest warrant alleges he intentionally damaged a highway or bridge. He recently won the primary for District 28-B and doesn't have a Democratic challenger. He was arrested and released on a $500 ...
Jun 12, 2026
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Tribes working to get Black Hills land returned
BLACK HILLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nine tribes are working to have federal land in the Black Hills returned to the Great Sioux Nation. All nine tribes have approved resolutions supporting legislation to return the land to the tribes. The initiative has been in the development stage since 2020. Supporters say it would hel...
Jun 11, 2026
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By Jarrett Renshaw June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that a July 4 celebration on the National Mall marking the nation's ​250th anniversary would double as one of his signature rallies, blurring the line between official c...
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