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SD Supreme Court sets record pace
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court is picking up the pace of its handling of cases - and set a new record in the process. For the first time, the High Court has resolved of of its cases for the current court term year. Chief Justice Steven Jensen says the goal now is to decide all cases by the en...
Jul 10, 2026

SD T-Rex could generate record price for dino fossil
NEW YORK CITY, NY (KELO.com) -- A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil found on a western South Dakota ranch in 2021 goes up for auction in New York next week. Nicknamed Gus, it's one of the most complete T-rex skeletons ever found, and could bring $30-million - the highest price ever for a dinosaur fossil. You can find more on ...
Jul 10, 2026

Brookings Summer Arts Festival set to open
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Things are beginning to take shape for the 55th annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival at Pioneer Park. Booths and tents are popping up as vendors from 12 states are participating in this weekend's event. Artists are competing in 16 categories this year.
Jul 10, 2026

U-S Attorney's Office takes down another defendant in large scale drug operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "The dominoes keep crashing down on a crooked drug trafficking organization." Those words from U-S Attorney Ron Parsons as an Arizona man was convicted of distributing meth and fentanyl in a Sioux Falls trial this week. 58-year old John Roth of Glendale, Arizona faces up to lif...
Jul 10, 2026
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Pierre nursing home owner pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A Pierre woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding South Dakota's Medicaid Program. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 49-year old Sharon Monson admitted to taking $588-thousand in state and federal funds as the owner of At Home Nursing in Pierre. She has agreed to pay restitution of $500-thous...
Jul 10, 2026
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Brookings Summer Arts Festival set to open
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- Things are beginning to take shape for the 55th annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival at Pioneer Park. Booths and tents are popping up as vendors from 12 states are participating in this weekend's event. Artists are competing in 16 categories this year.
Jul 10, 2026

U-S Attorney's Office takes down another defendant in large scale drug operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "The dominoes keep crashing down on a crooked drug trafficking organization." Those words from U-S Attorney Ron Parsons as an Arizona man was convicted of distributing meth and fentanyl in a Sioux Falls trial this week. 58-year old John Roth of Glendale, Arizona faces up to lif...
Jul 10, 2026
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Recount board confirms Christine Erickson's 4-vote win in Mayor's race
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "This is our third win. We're excited to get to work, and I intend to be the next Mayor of Sioux Falls." Those were the words from Mayor-Elect Christine Erickson Thursday night, shortly after a recount board confirmed her 4-vote win over Jamie Smith. Smith has refused to conce...
Jul 10, 2026
SFPD, MCSO adopt Blue Envelope Program
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls law enforcement unveils the "Blue Envelope Program" - designed to help drivers with disabilities communicate during traffic stops. The initiative is intended to help autistic individuals and those with communication difficulties interact with law enforcement. Office...
Jul 09, 2026

Hot Summer Nights returning to downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Hot Summer nights is returning to downtown Sioux Falls next Wednesday. America 250 and the 55th anniversary of the Black Hills Corvette Classic inspired the return. Sioux Falls Corvette Club members expect over 400 Corvettes from 35 states to participate.
Jul 09, 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
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SD Supreme Court sets record pace
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Supreme Court is picking up the pace of its handling of cases - and set a new record in the process. For the first time, the High Court has resolved of of its cases for the current court term year. Chief Justice Steven Jensen says the goal now is to decide all cases by the en...
Jul 10, 2026

SD T-Rex could generate record price for dino fossil
NEW YORK CITY, NY (KELO.com) -- A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil found on a western South Dakota ranch in 2021 goes up for auction in New York next week. Nicknamed Gus, it's one of the most complete T-rex skeletons ever found, and could bring $30-million - the highest price ever for a dinosaur fossil. You can find more on ...
Jul 10, 2026

Pierre nursing home owner pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A Pierre woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding South Dakota's Medicaid Program. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 49-year old Sharon Monson admitted to taking $588-thousand in state and federal funds as the owner of At Home Nursing in Pierre. She has agreed to pay restitution of $500-thous...
Jul 10, 2026
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South Dakotans may be eligible for part of Cash App settlement
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota will receive over $400-thousand as part of a $45-million settlement with Block, Inc. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the company misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, and failed to protect users from fraud. Jackley said Block, Inc. told Cash App users their money was...
Jul 09, 2026

Sen. Pischke pleads not guilty to election fraud charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- State Senator Tom Pischke is pleading not guilty to election fraud charges. He was in court Tuesday to submit the plea following accusations that 16 candidate forms he submitted appeared to be forged. An affidavit shows 13 people told investigators they never signed the forms. Three oth...
Jul 08, 2026
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