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14 year old boy dies in Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy caused by a gunshot. The incident took place at about 2:45 Thursday afternoon in a home near Whittier Middle School. Sergeant Cole German says the investigation had officers on the scene until about three Friday morning ...
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"Unleash the Beast" weekend at Premier Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The "Unleash the Beast" PBR tour hits the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls starting Friday night. The three-day event is critical for bull riders hoping to make it into the world finals. Texas bull rider Mason Taylor is among those looking to move up the ranks this weekend...
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South Dakota gets failing grade from Phone Free Schools Report Card
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota legislators rejected an effort to ban cell phones in schools, now the state gets an "F" from the Phone Free Schools Report Card. A report card evaluator says if the bill had passed, it would have actually lowered the state's score. The only states that got an "A&qu...
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Key figure in SD drug ring headed to prison
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says a key player in a major South Dakota drug ring is going to prison for 19 years. Shauntel Shangreaux distributed fentanyl and meth throughout the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Parsons says her case was part of Operation Take Back America, ...
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South Dakota CDL drivers face changes, medical exams
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Commercial Drivers License holders in South Dakota are facing a big change. A new federal regulation is taking effect that requires all CDL drivers to get a medical exam or have their license downgraded. Up until now, South Dakota CDL drivers that stayed within state boundaries weren't requir...
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14 year old boy dies in Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy caused by a gunshot. The incident took place at about 2:45 Thursday afternoon in a home near Whittier Middle School. Sergeant Cole German says the investigation had officers on the scene until about three Friday morning ...
1h ago

"Unleash the Beast" weekend at Premier Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The "Unleash the Beast" PBR tour hits the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls starting Friday night. The three-day event is critical for bull riders hoping to make it into the world finals. Texas bull rider Mason Taylor is among those looking to move up the ranks this weekend...
1h ago

DNC adopts SD farm support resolution
NEW ORLEANS, LA (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota farm voice is heard at the Democratic National Committee Conference in New Orleans. Parker farmer Shane Merrill proposed a resolution of support for farmers and ranchers that was approved by the resolutions committee. He says it highlights the hard work and hardships farme...
2h ago

Shred event offered to protect sensitive information
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The tax man cometh next week - and to help you protect sensitive documents, the annual shred event isn't far behind. The Better Business Bureau and Sioux Empire Crime Stoppers organize the event, which has four drop-off sites Saturday, April 18th. There's a suggested donation of five dol...
6h ago

Police concerned about illegal, reckless use of E-bikes
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are warning of a dangerous trend, as E-bike technology and speeds increase. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says juveniles are operating E-bikes and E-mopeds in an unsafe and illegal manner, sometimes outrunning police. Officers are concerned what that could mean down the...
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USD Coyote women fall in WNIT Fab Four
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...
Apr 02, 2026

Coyote women advance to WNIT Great 8
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...
Mar 27, 2026

Stampede clinch regular-season Western Conference title
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...
Mar 26, 2026

USD Coyote women face first WNIT test
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...
Mar 26, 2026

Pentagon to host South Dakota's first WNBA game
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.
Mar 24, 2026
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State News

South Dakota gets failing grade from Phone Free Schools Report Card
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota legislators rejected an effort to ban cell phones in schools, now the state gets an "F" from the Phone Free Schools Report Card. A report card evaluator says if the bill had passed, it would have actually lowered the state's score. The only states that got an "A&qu...
2h ago
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Key figure in SD drug ring headed to prison
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says a key player in a major South Dakota drug ring is going to prison for 19 years. Shauntel Shangreaux distributed fentanyl and meth throughout the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Parsons says her case was part of Operation Take Back America, ...
2h ago

South Dakota CDL drivers face changes, medical exams
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Commercial Drivers License holders in South Dakota are facing a big change. A new federal regulation is taking effect that requires all CDL drivers to get a medical exam or have their license downgraded. Up until now, South Dakota CDL drivers that stayed within state boundaries weren't requir...
2h ago
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Dairy processor granted sales tax breaks for refurbishing plant
LAKE NORDEN, SD (KELO.com) -- A Lake Norden Dairy processor has been granted over $800-thousand in tax breaks as it upgrades processing equipment. Agropur, Inc. is investing over $65-million to overhaul its powder drying system in Lake Norden. The project was awarded the tax breaks through the Reinvestment Payment pro...
Apr 09, 2026

Governor announces grants for SD Defense Institute
BOX ELDER, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is putting action to his words that national security will be South Dakota's next big industry. He announced a $5-million grant from the Governor's Future Fund to establish and operate the South Dakota Defense Institute for five years. He also announced another $1-mil...
Apr 08, 2026
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Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028
April 10 (Reuters) - Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that ​she was considering running for president again in 2028. Harris, making an appearance at a meeting of the...
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FERC approves NextDecade's request for more workers and longer hours at Texas site
HOUSTON, April 10 (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators on Friday approved a request by NextDecade to increase the peak number of construction workers at ​its Rio Grande LNG project in Texas, according to a regulatory filing. NextDecade told regulators ...
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Middle East war spotlights Florida's fuel supply vulnerability
By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, April 10 (Reuters) - Florida residents have paid significantly more than the nationwide average for gasoline and diesel in recent weeks as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran forces the Sunshine State to compete with Europe and Asia...
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YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years
April 10 (Reuters) - YouTube on Friday raised subscription prices in the United States, with increases of up to $4 set to take effect ​from the next billing cycle. The Alphabet-owned video platform said the standard individual YouTube Premium plan wou...
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Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 10 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children, the state's top court ruled on Friday. The ruling b...
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