PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's revenues are on the rise after several years of running lower than expected. The Legislature's Appropriations Committee was told Thursday morning that the Sales and Use Tax collections are running 5.6% ahead of last year's pace. Officials expect the revenues to beat budget esti...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is making changes to the state's parole system following Monday's shooting of a Sioux Falls Police officer by a parolee. He says the changes will make getting parole offenders off the streets easier and faster. Part of the plan is to create an enhanced compliance unit wi...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Early absentee voting is underway in South Dakota after a delay, but now there's confusion over new Voter ID rules. A bill passed by the legislature requires new voters to provide proof of citizenship to register. Some county auditors say the Secretary of State's instructions on whether photo...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Unemployment has moved slightly higher in Sioux Falls. Until recently, the rate was below 2 percent, which is below the state-wide average. Now, it's at 2.5%, which is about equal to the statewide rate, but still well below the national rate of 4.7%. City Finance Officer Shawn Pritchett ...

CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- Growth in the fastest growing county in South Dakota is causing a shift in staffing for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. County Commissioners approved a proposal this week to create a Chief Deputy position to help manage current staffing. Sheriff Steve Swenson says the position replaces a...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Unemployment has moved slightly higher in Sioux Falls. Until recently, the rate was below 2 percent, which is below the state-wide average. Now, it's at 2.5%, which is about equal to the statewide rate, but still well below the national rate of 4.7%. City Finance Officer Shawn Pritchett ...

CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- Growth in the fastest growing county in South Dakota is causing a shift in staffing for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. County Commissioners approved a proposal this week to create a Chief Deputy position to help manage current staffing. Sheriff Steve Swenson says the position replaces a...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An O'Gorman High School student has discovered that showing up matters. Junior Micah Benjamin won a new car by having perfect attendance. All Juniors and seniors with perfect attendance were placed into a drawing for the car. It's the fourth year the school has given away a car.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A recent officer-involved shooting by the Violent Crimes Unit of the Sioux Falls Police Department was justified. The Division of Criminal Investigation says federal parolee Richard Olson, Jr. pointed a gun at two detectives, who then opened fire on March 31st. They didn't strike Olson, ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A 30 year old Sioux Falls man is facing drug, eluding law enforcement and vehicle theft charges. Alex Hanson was out on parole on similar charges when he was arrested Tuesday. The vehicle he was driving was stolen over the weekend, and had meth and a handgun inside.

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.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Stampede forward Cooper Soller is the 2025-26 USHL Rookie of the year. Soller played in all 62 games this season, racking up 49 points on 26 goals and 23 assists. Coach Ryan Cruthers says Soller's work ethic is unmatched. He's also one of the reasons for the team's success t...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Stampede fell to the Lincoln Stars in overtime Sunday night in the second game of their five game Clark Cup Playoff series. The game was scoreless after the first period, but Sioux Falls scored quickly in the second, capitalizing on a power play just 34 seconds in after a ...

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...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's revenues are on the rise after several years of running lower than expected. The Legislature's Appropriations Committee was told Thursday morning that the Sales and Use Tax collections are running 5.6% ahead of last year's pace. Officials expect the revenues to beat budget esti...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is making changes to the state's parole system following Monday's shooting of a Sioux Falls Police officer by a parolee. He says the changes will make getting parole offenders off the streets easier and faster. Part of the plan is to create an enhanced compliance unit wi...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Early absentee voting is underway in South Dakota after a delay, but now there's confusion over new Voter ID rules. A bill passed by the legislature requires new voters to provide proof of citizenship to register. Some county auditors say the Secretary of State's instructions on whether photo...

UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Voters may get the final say on a property tax relief plan passed by this year's legislature. South Dakotans for Fair Taxes - a coalition of citizen groups - has launched a campaign to place Senate Bill 245 on the ballot. The bill would raise an estimated 110-million dollars a year to be placed ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley has filed his explanation of a Constitutional Amendment that will be on the November ballot. His explanation is required by law, and is on file with the Secretary of State's office. It's intended to be a summary that educates voters on the purpose and effect of ...

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DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - Dubai chef Shaw Lash at Mexican restaurant Lila Molino flies in her avocados and tomatillos, small, tart green fruits native to Central America that are a staple of Mexican cuisine and key for her colourful and spicy dishes. No...

By Jasper Ward April 30 (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on Thursday vetoed a major election reform bill, citing "significant operational burdens" and unspecified legal challenges. The bill, at least a decade ​in the making, sought to allow ab...

By Daniel Trotta, Georgina McCartney and Shariq Khan CARLSBAD, California, April 30 (Reuters) - Motorists commemorating the centennial of U.S. Route 66 - a celebrated symbol of carefree road trips - were paying $6 a gallon for gasoline in California on...

By Dan Catchpole April 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force plans to buy ​five Boeing E-7A Wedgetail ‌surveillance aircraft, in addition to two prototypes already under contract, Secretary of the Air Force ‌Troy ​Meink told ⁠a House subcommittee ⁠on Thurs...

By Steve Gorman April 30 (Reuters) - Six transgender residents of Idaho have filed suit challenging a new state law making it a crime for them to use sex-designated public restrooms and changing areas that do not match their birth-assigned gender, civi...