PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Rhoden calls it the beginning of the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history. Legislators have approved the Governor's plan to allow counties to add a half-penny sales tax to provide property tax relief. That came despite criticism from Representative Will Mortenson that it ...

WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Former Governor Kristi Noem is out as Homeland Security Secretary. She spent the week defending her policies before Congress before President Trump made the announcement. She's been under pressure since the shooting deaths of two anti-ICE protestors in Minnesota in January.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota legislature is putting the finishing touches on what supporters call the Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens. House Speaker Jon Hansen says it's a product of seeing what has happened to electric rates in other states that have built data centers. It's designed to prevent ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A ban on cell phone use during school hours is done for the year after an hour-long debate in the State House. The bill was rejected by a one-vote margin twice in committee but forced onto the full House floor with an amendment, where it lost by ten votes. Supporters pointed to concerns about...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A bill to define between a man and woman will be heard by the full South Dakota Senate. Opponents claim the bill would have broad impacts on contracts, policies and statutes. It was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee. At the same time, the South Dakota Supreme Court has de...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Next stop: the Sioux Falls City Council. The city's planning commission has approved a Tax Increment Financing District for moving the Smithfield Foods plant from the falls to the city's northwest side. That came over the objection of residents near the proposed plant. Nancy Simon's hom...

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former SDSU Police chief Tim Heaton pleads guilty to animal cruelty. He originally faced five counts, but pleaded guilty to one as part of a plea bargain. Feces a foot deep was found in his home, along with frozen water pails and structural damage from a previous fire. He'll be sentenced...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- State and local law enforcement officials are riding high on lower crime stats for 2025. Violent crimes and property crimes were down sharply from 2024, while fraud and cyber cases were up. But, frustration lurks in the midst of the celebration. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's official. March Madness has arrived in Sioux Falls with the Summit League men's and women's basketball championships. The first game is Wednesday night, featuring ORU and Kansas City. The city is going all out, creating 'Summit League Central' at Jacobson Plaza at The Falls, free p...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Law enforcement in Sioux Falls has something to brag about: violent crime is at a five year low. The city grew by about five thousand people in 2025, and as Mayor Paul TenHaken pointed out, "Not all of the new residents are choir boys." On a per-capita basis, violent crime, and...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's official. March Madness has arrived in Sioux Falls with the Summit League men's and women's basketball championships. The first game is Wednesday night, featuring ORU and Kansas City. The city is going all out, creating 'Summit League Central' at Jacobson Plaza at The Falls, free p...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association girls varsity team will host a "Grey-Out" Game vs Aberdeen on Sunday, February 15 at Scheels Iceplex to honor former standout goaltender and Brandon native, Riley Vander Esch, as she battles diffuse midline glioma, a very rare and aggress...

VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- USD football coach Travis Johansen is leaving Vermillion after one season for Rutgers in the Big 10. He guided the Coyotes to the FCS quarterfinals and a final ranking of 11th in 2025. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Vitzthum was named head coach.

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The SDSU Jackrabbits will notice something missing during next fall's football season. NDSU is jumping from the FCS Missouri Valley Conference to the FBS Mountain West Conference for football. The Jacks and Bison will compete against each other in other sports in the Summit League and Big ...

Brookings, SD (KELO.com) -- Big news for South Dakota State women's volleyball! The team has been so successful that, despite their tournament loss, they've been invited to play in the NCAA tournament. The Jacks will face the Arizona Wildcats Friday at in California.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Rhoden calls it the beginning of the largest property tax cut in South Dakota history. Legislators have approved the Governor's plan to allow counties to add a half-penny sales tax to provide property tax relief. That came despite criticism from Representative Will Mortenson that it ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota legislature is putting the finishing touches on what supporters call the Data Center Bill of Rights for Citizens. House Speaker Jon Hansen says it's a product of seeing what has happened to electric rates in other states that have built data centers. It's designed to prevent ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A ban on cell phone use during school hours is done for the year after an hour-long debate in the State House. The bill was rejected by a one-vote margin twice in committee but forced onto the full House floor with an amendment, where it lost by ten votes. Supporters pointed to concerns about...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A bill to define between a man and woman will be heard by the full South Dakota Senate. Opponents claim the bill would have broad impacts on contracts, policies and statutes. It was approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee. At the same time, the South Dakota Supreme Court has de...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota House ok's five-million dollars for a new Highway Patrol aircraft, despite concerns about a lack of transparency. Supporters of the purchase said the current aircraft lacks climate control causing pilot fatigue and extreme heat. Opponents want accountability on how the plane ...

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