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Dell Rapids fire cause revealed
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- Investigators have pinpointed the cause of last month's fire at the PINZ Bowling Center and restaurant in Dell Rapids. Owner Casey McCoy says investigators determined a component in the scoring system malfunctioned and sparked the devastating blaze. Demolition to begin the process of reb...
42m ago

Recent rains change outlook
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- As the old saying goes, "It's feast or famine." Sioux Falls picked up three inches of rain between Monday and Wednesday. That's nearly ten times as much as compared to the first 27 days of June. Forecasters say we could see more in the next few days.
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FEMA buying homes destroyed by 2024 flood
ROCK VALLEY, IA (KELO.com) -- The Federal Government is ready to write the checks for homes destroyed in Rock Valley, Iowa two years ago. The Federal Emergency Management Administration - FEMA - has delegated over $22-million for the buyouts. The city will purchase the properties, demolish the homes and use the area ...
49m ago

Still no request for recount - but it's coming
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- So far, no request for a recount in the runoff election for Mayor of Sioux Falls, but there's no doubt the request will come. Jamie Smith's campaign is telling followers the 'race if far from over,' and that 'there will be a recount.' Smith finished just two votes behind Mayor-elect Chri...
22h ago

Guilty plea for meth distribution produces heavy sentence
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An Omaha man faces more than 22 years in Federal prison for dealing methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area. 37 year old Anthony Robinson is believed to have trafficked 40 pounds of meth in the area. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says Robinson admitted to supplying dealers in Sioux Falls.
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Dell Rapids fire cause revealed
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- Investigators have pinpointed the cause of last month's fire at the PINZ Bowling Center and restaurant in Dell Rapids. Owner Casey McCoy says investigators determined a component in the scoring system malfunctioned and sparked the devastating blaze. Demolition to begin the process of reb...
42m ago

Recent rains change outlook
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- As the old saying goes, "It's feast or famine." Sioux Falls picked up three inches of rain between Monday and Wednesday. That's nearly ten times as much as compared to the first 27 days of June. Forecasters say we could see more in the next few days.
45m ago
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FEMA buying homes destroyed by 2024 flood
ROCK VALLEY, IA (KELO.com) -- The Federal Government is ready to write the checks for homes destroyed in Rock Valley, Iowa two years ago. The Federal Emergency Management Administration - FEMA - has delegated over $22-million for the buyouts. The city will purchase the properties, demolish the homes and use the area ...
49m ago

Still no request for recount - but it's coming
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- So far, no request for a recount in the runoff election for Mayor of Sioux Falls, but there's no doubt the request will come. Jamie Smith's campaign is telling followers the 'race if far from over,' and that 'there will be a recount.' Smith finished just two votes behind Mayor-elect Chri...
22h ago

Guilty plea for meth distribution produces heavy sentence
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An Omaha man faces more than 22 years in Federal prison for dealing methamphetamine in the Sioux Falls area. 37 year old Anthony Robinson is believed to have trafficked 40 pounds of meth in the area. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says Robinson admitted to supplying dealers in Sioux Falls.
22h ago
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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

Manufacturing improves; job market sours
OMAHA, NE (KELO.com) -- Mixed signals on the regional economy, as we see improvements in Manufacturing in spite of job losses and high inflation. Creighton University's monthly Mid-American Business Conditions Index was in positive territory for the fifth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says the region has ...
22h ago
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New signs spread message of help available at 988
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Signs that can saves lives are spreading across South Dakota. The Department of Social Services and The Helpline Center are partnering with businesses and organizations to install 988 signs. The signs urge people to call 988 if they're dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse or tho...
23h ago

League of Women Voters criticize new registration requirements
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A new voter registration law that took effect in South Dakota Wednesday is drawing criticism from the League of Women Voters. It requires people to provide documentation that they're U-S Citizens when they register to vote. The law doesn't allow photocopies of drivers licenses, tribal ID's or...
23h ago
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Gasoline prices decline as Independence Day approaches
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Gas prices are dropping in South Dakota as we begin the 4th of July celebration. They've dropped by about nine cents a gallon in the past week to an average of $3.69 per gallon. There could be a slight rise over the holiday weekend but officials expect the downward trend to continue overall.
23h ago
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Money headed to water projects across South Dakota
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Water and Wastewater projects across South Dakota are about to receive millions of dollars. The state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources recently approved the funding, which includes nearly $52-million in a low interest loan for wastewater treatment in Sioux Falls. The state will...
Jun 29, 2026
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Soccer-English pubs get 5 a.m. licence for World Cup game against Mexico
By Rohith Nair MIAMI, July 2 (Reuters) - Pubs and bars across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 a.m. on Monday morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday, so fans can watch the World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico wi...
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Trump administration can avoid reinstalling exhibits on slavery and climate at parks, US court rules
BOSTON, July 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday lifted a judge's order requiring the Trump administration to reinstall dozens of exhibits that it removed from national parks on topics such as slavery and climate change. A three-judge...
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US judge halts Philadelphia's 'ICE Out' ban on masked federal law enforcement agents
By Mike Scarcella July 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday blocked Philadelphia from enforcing a new city law that would have prohibited federal law enforcement agents from wearing masks, ruling the city cannot dictate how they conduct operation...
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US lowers regulatory burdens on fishing, adviser Navarro says
WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - The United States is lowering regulatory burdens on fisheries including opening up the northern edge of New England's Georges Bank to scallop fishing, White House trade and manufacturing adviser Peter Navarro said on Th...
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US appeals court prevents firing of 19 intelligence officers assigned to DEI programs
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