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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...
23h ago

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

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

Crime of the week: business burglary near I-229 and Russell
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This week's Crime of the Week - Sioux Falls Police are asking for your help in solving a burglary on the city's northwest side. Police Information Officer Aaron Benson says a suspect stole tools from a business at West Eide Drive and North Hovland Drive during daylight hours last Saturday...
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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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...
23h ago

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

Crime of the week: business burglary near I-229 and Russell
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This week's Crime of the Week - Sioux Falls Police are asking for your help in solving a burglary on the city's northwest side. Police Information Officer Aaron Benson says a suspect stole tools from a business at West Eide Drive and North Hovland Drive during daylight hours last Saturday...
Jun 12, 2026

PINZ owner ready to rebuild after fire
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- The PINZ Bowling alley in Dell Rapids will be rebuilt. Owner Casey McCoy's bowling alley and restaurant were destroyed by fire last week. He says he initially felt defeated, but investigators have determined the cause and the information has been submitted to insurance. The cause hasn't...
Jun 12, 2026

Erickson gains law enforcement endorsements in Mayoral race
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Mayoral Candidate Christine Erickson has picked up law enforcement endorsements. Attorney General Marty Jackley and Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson have given their stamp of approval. The Sioux Falls Police Labor Council has also endorsed her candidacy.
Jun 12, 2026
Local Sports

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

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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South Dakota water projects advance in U-S Senate
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Two major proposed South Dakota Water projects advanced in the U-S Senate. A committee passed bills to authorize studies for the Western Dakota Regional Water System and the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System. The Dakota Mainstem project would deliver Missouri River Water to a large pa...
Jun 11, 2026

Company overcharged and delivered late results on COVID-19 tests
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota residents will receive over $50-thousand dollars as part of an 18-state settlement with GS Labs for excess fees on COVID-19 tests. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the company also failed to deliver timely test results, and consumers were misled by company promises that were ne...
Jun 11, 2026
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Motels, marshland and luxury rates: Welcome to the World Cup in New Jersey
By Maria Tsvetkova EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 13 (Reuters) - Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no outward sign that this desolate, trash-strewn parking lot in New Jersey would soon become one of the priciest stretches...
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Exclusive-Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges
By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra BENGALURU, June 13 (Reuters) - An Indian pollution regulator has alleged wastewater discharged from a Tata components factory for Apple's iPhone has contaminated the groundwater for nearby farms and warned of a forc...
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Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival, counter-rally
SEOUL, June 13 (Reuters) - Thousands of people gathered in central Seoul on Saturday for an annual LGBTQ pride parade, while a conservative Christian group held ​a counter-rally nearby, organisers and police said. The Seoul Queer Culture Festival has ...
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Soccer-US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home World Cup in style
By Rory Carroll INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but the victory was tempered by concern ov...
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