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Competency evaluation ordered in 2024 murder case
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- There will be delays, but a judge has ordered a competency evaluation for a murder suspect from Tea. Timothy Overton is charged in the 2024 shooting death of 19-year old Isaiah Morales in an apartment parking lot. Late last year, the judge in the case denied Overton's request to dismiss the c...
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Man arrested for robbery while armed with a knife
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A man faces robbery charges following an incident at a Sioux Falls motel early yesterday morning. The victim says he heard someone pounding on his door. When he opened it, a man with a knife started screaming at him, and a woman ran into the room as the suspect stabbed the door. The uni...
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White House announces President Trump will join fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- President Trump will be joining the America 250 Fireworks Celebration at Mount Rushmore. The White House just made the announcement today. Governor Larry Rhoden says it will be the biggest birthday party ever for the nation. Shortly after the White House announcement, Senator Mike Rounds...
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Sen. Rounds looking for info on poor mail service
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- If you're having problems with poor mail service, Senator Mike Rounds wants to hear from you. The Office of the Inspector General is investigating poor mail service in South Dakota. Senator Rounds has been working on the problem for two years, and wants to make sure investigators have all...
Jun 24, 2026
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Sioux Falls School Board adopts opt out - "School tax bill will decrease"
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School board has unanimously approved opting out of property tax limitations to meet the needs of next year's budget. But, the amount of the opt out will be smaller than last year, so the school's portion of tax bills will be lower. Dawn Marie Johnson chaired last night's...
Jun 23, 2026
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Competency evaluation ordered in 2024 murder case
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- There will be delays, but a judge has ordered a competency evaluation for a murder suspect from Tea. Timothy Overton is charged in the 2024 shooting death of 19-year old Isaiah Morales in an apartment parking lot. Late last year, the judge in the case denied Overton's request to dismiss the c...
20m ago
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Man arrested for robbery while armed with a knife
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A man faces robbery charges following an incident at a Sioux Falls motel early yesterday morning. The victim says he heard someone pounding on his door. When he opened it, a man with a knife started screaming at him, and a woman ran into the room as the suspect stabbed the door. The uni...
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Sioux Falls School Board adopts opt out - "School tax bill will decrease"
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School board has unanimously approved opting out of property tax limitations to meet the needs of next year's budget. But, the amount of the opt out will be smaller than last year, so the school's portion of tax bills will be lower. Dawn Marie Johnson chaired last night's...
Jun 23, 2026

Two accused in immigration case reach plea deals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Plea bargains are on the table in the Hibachi Grill case in Sioux Falls. A man named Peter and a woman named Helen are pleading guilty to two charges, including employing illegal aliens. Four people connected with the Hibachi Grill restaurant were arrested last year. There's no word on ...
Jun 23, 2026
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DakotAbilities celebrates new twin homes for clients
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- More privacy, welcoming neighborhoods and meaningful relationships. Those are just some of the benefits of newly-constructed twin homes by DakotAbilities in Sioux Falls. Two new twin homes are replacing a 16-person home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Anothe...
Jun 23, 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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White House announces President Trump will join fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- President Trump will be joining the America 250 Fireworks Celebration at Mount Rushmore. The White House just made the announcement today. Governor Larry Rhoden says it will be the biggest birthday party ever for the nation. Shortly after the White House announcement, Senator Mike Rounds...
49m ago
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Sen. Rounds looking for info on poor mail service
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- If you're having problems with poor mail service, Senator Mike Rounds wants to hear from you. The Office of the Inspector General is investigating poor mail service in South Dakota. Senator Rounds has been working on the problem for two years, and wants to make sure investigators have all...
Jun 24, 2026
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SD gold production down, revenues up
BLACK HILLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Production was down, but revenues were up for South Dakota's only active, large-scale gold mine last year. Wharf Mine produced over 97-thousand ounces of gold, selling $334-million worth of gold. The company paid the state nearly $17-million in severance taxes during the year.
Jun 22, 2026
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Cattlemen's Foundation Gala raises funds for Feeding South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Cattlemen's Foundation celebrated its 13th annual Prime Time Gala over the weekend, raising funds for Feeding South Dakota. The organization has donated over $3-million since the start of the event. The effort helps provide beef for families who need help across the stat...
Jun 22, 2026

Drought conditions persist - appearances deceiving
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- They're calling it a 'green drought'. Southern South Dakota is short on moisture, even though crops look healthy. They look healthy, but SDSU Extension Field Specialist Heather Gessner says there isn't enough moisture to generate strong crop production. The Extension Service is meeting with far...
Jun 22, 2026
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US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii handgun limits
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Thursday a Hawaii law restricting the carrying of handguns on private property open to the public, like most businesses, without the owner's permission in the latest r...
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US Army Europe commander Donahue to step down on July 2
BERLIN, June 25 (Reuters) - The commander of the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, General Christopher Donahue, will relinquish his post on July 2, the U.S. Army said in a statement on Thursday. With his special operations background and doubling...
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France makes urges World Bank not to scrap climate target
By Marc Jones LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - France's development minister issued an eleventh-hour plea to the World Bank on Thursday, urging it to resist pressure from its largest shareholder, the United States, and stick with a climate finance target d...
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US judge blocks Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting
By Nate Raymond and David Shepardson BOSTON, June 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in voting, preventing it from taking effect ...
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US May PCE inflation rises 4.1%, keeping Fed hike in play
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and keeping an interest rate increase from the Federal R...
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