SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "I'm here today to announce that I will not challenge the results in court, and I will concede the race for Sioux Falls Mayor." With that announcement, Jamie Smith brought the the 2026 race for Mayor of Sioux Falls to an end. Christine Erickson will become the first woman mayor...

FLANDREAU, SD (KELO.com) -- The trial for the man accused of killing Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok two years ago is being delayed. The judge in the case denied a similar request in April but granted it yesterday over the objections of Attorney General Marty Jackley. Jackley said continuances are hard o...

CROW CREEK RESERVATION, SD (KELO.com) -- A former Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Council member will spend the next year and a half in federal prison for embezzling funds from the tribe. Kyle Loudner and tribal employee Talyn Douville admitted to opening checking accounts within weeks after Loudner was elected in 2022. The ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY (KELO.com) -- He's older than dirt, and worth more than $50-million. A T-Rex nicknamed Gus was found in western South Dakota in 2021. His auction price of $50-million is a record. The 38-foot long skeleton is one of the most complete specimens ever found.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- As promised, Christine Erickson has announced members of her transition team. She will take the oath office as the first woman mayor for Sioux Falls Friday afternoon. Matt Paulson and John Beranek will serve as co-chairs of the transition team, which includes eight other members from wid...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- "I'm here today to announce that I will not challenge the results in court, and I will concede the race for Sioux Falls Mayor." With that announcement, Jamie Smith brought the the 2026 race for Mayor of Sioux Falls to an end. Christine Erickson will become the first woman mayor...

FLANDREAU, SD (KELO.com) -- The trial for the man accused of killing Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok two years ago is being delayed. The judge in the case denied a similar request in April but granted it yesterday over the objections of Attorney General Marty Jackley. Jackley said continuances are hard o...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- As promised, Christine Erickson has announced members of her transition team. She will take the oath office as the first woman mayor for Sioux Falls Friday afternoon. Matt Paulson and John Beranek will serve as co-chairs of the transition team, which includes eight other members from wid...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Methamphetamine dealers would be wise to cross off South Dakota from their list of distribution points. That's the advice of U-S Attorney Ron Parsons, whose office won another conviction against a California distributor who sold meth to a co-conspirator, who distributed the illegal drugs ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A downtown Sioux Falls Sunday morning benefit for storm victims in Highmore turned out to be bigger than expected. The fundraiser at Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean restaurant had to open early when lines began to form outside. Owner Sanaa Abourezk says she was heartbroken to see a brand n...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

CROW CREEK RESERVATION, SD (KELO.com) -- A former Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Council member will spend the next year and a half in federal prison for embezzling funds from the tribe. Kyle Loudner and tribal employee Talyn Douville admitted to opening checking accounts within weeks after Loudner was elected in 2022. The ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY (KELO.com) -- He's older than dirt, and worth more than $50-million. A T-Rex nicknamed Gus was found in western South Dakota in 2021. His auction price of $50-million is a record. The 38-foot long skeleton is one of the most complete specimens ever found.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It started off as a tough year, but South Dakota finished the just-completed budget year with a $69-million surplus. Sales tax revenues lagged for the first half of last year, but ramped up at the mid-way point, generating $30-million in revenue above estimates. State agencies also reverted $...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has reached a $15-million settlement with Roblox, an immersive gaming and creation platform. It will protect children from online threats and enhance the state's educational system, with millions of dollars going to public and non-profit after-s...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a chance to win a Can-Am Defender...while working to restore wildlife habitat in South Dakota. The 'Defender for Habitat Raffle' is a joint effort by 2nd Century Habitat Fund, the state GF & P, Can-Am and the outdoor industry. Dog Kennels, YETI gear and other items are being added to...

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