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Sioux Falls man accused of robbery and assaulting two people
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A 33 year old Sioux Falls man is charged in two assault incidents over the weekend. Gage Barock is accused of robbing the same man twice, before assaulting another victim. Information officer Aaron Benson says, "Officers who were investigating the incident located a man nearby and w...
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Lane changes begin to make way for I-229/Cliff Avenue construction
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Be prepared for some lane changes and slow down if you're traveling on I-229 near Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. Lane changes start today to allow construction crews to replace the Cliff Avenue bridge, and the on and off ramps. Northbound traffic is switched over to the southbound lanes be...
1h ago
Siren testing to begin for the season
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- With the arrival of spring, Minnehaha County is beginning its regular schedule of testing emergency sirens. The Sheriff's office will begin testing outdoor warning sirens at 7 pm Monday. The tests will be held on the first Monday of each month except in Sioux Falls, where they'll be test...
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High costs, low commodity prices could spell trouble for farmers in 2026
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Grain prices are providing another challenge to regional farmers as they prepare for spring planting. At the same time, input costs are high, cutting deeper into potential farm profits. The industry is hoping for relief in tariffs and for new markets to open up this year. Tensions remain high w...
2h ago

Group working to renew tradition of Independence Day parade
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Celebrating the nation's 250th birthday wouldn't be complete without a parade. With that in mind, organizers are ramping up their efforts to restore the July 4th parade in Sioux Falls for the first time in four years. Army Veteran Aaron Levisay has been working on the project for months,...
Apr 03, 2026
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Sioux Falls man accused of robbery and assaulting two people
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A 33 year old Sioux Falls man is charged in two assault incidents over the weekend. Gage Barock is accused of robbing the same man twice, before assaulting another victim. Information officer Aaron Benson says, "Officers who were investigating the incident located a man nearby and w...
1h ago

Lane changes begin to make way for I-229/Cliff Avenue construction
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Be prepared for some lane changes and slow down if you're traveling on I-229 near Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls. Lane changes start today to allow construction crews to replace the Cliff Avenue bridge, and the on and off ramps. Northbound traffic is switched over to the southbound lanes be...
1h ago
Siren testing to begin for the season
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- With the arrival of spring, Minnehaha County is beginning its regular schedule of testing emergency sirens. The Sheriff's office will begin testing outdoor warning sirens at 7 pm Monday. The tests will be held on the first Monday of each month except in Sioux Falls, where they'll be test...
1h ago

High costs, low commodity prices could spell trouble for farmers in 2026
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Grain prices are providing another challenge to regional farmers as they prepare for spring planting. At the same time, input costs are high, cutting deeper into potential farm profits. The industry is hoping for relief in tariffs and for new markets to open up this year. Tensions remain high w...
2h ago

Group working to renew tradition of Independence Day parade
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Celebrating the nation's 250th birthday wouldn't be complete without a parade. With that in mind, organizers are ramping up their efforts to restore the July 4th parade in Sioux Falls for the first time in four years. Army Veteran Aaron Levisay has been working on the project for months,...
Apr 03, 2026
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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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Study questions link between data centers and higher electric rates
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Do hyper scale data centers and higher electric rates go hand-in-hand? Data Center opponents often site that as a major concern, but studies question if there's a relationship between the two. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows just...
Apr 03, 2026
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First bison calf of the season born in Custer State Park
CUSTER STATE PARK, SD (KELO.com) -- The first bison calf of the season has been born in Custer State Park. Park staff posted a photo of the calf and mom on social media. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including burros, elk, coyotes - and of course - bison.
Apr 02, 2026

SD retirement system returns fall below inflation again
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota public employee retirement system is falling behind inflation again this year for the sixth straight year. Managers expect a cost of living adjustment in 2027 of just over 1 1/2-percent. There are more than 105-thousand members in the system, which provides benefits for teac...
Apr 02, 2026
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Governor encouraging counties to explore half-penny sales tax for property tax relief
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is encouraging county officials to explore the possibilities of a sales tax hike to provide property tax relief. It comes in the form of a letter to county officials across the state. The plan, promoted by the Governor during the legislative session, allows counties to l...
Apr 02, 2026

McCook Lake being refilled two years after flood
MCCOOK LAKE, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly two years after a devastating flood, the McCook Lake Association is refilling the lake with water from the Missouri River. The water level is now about seven feet below its normal depth of ten feet. The level will rise about two inches per day as it's refilled. Officials are hopi...
Apr 01, 2026
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Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come
By Nandita Bose and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night", ​warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday...
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US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs increased by the most in more than 13 years, an early indication that the prolonged war with Iran was boosting inf...
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