SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's been nearly three months since the disappearance and death of 14 year old McKenna Wendel of Sioux Falls, and charges in the case are expected soon. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the case is a priority, but is complicated because it involves three states and multiple jurisdictio...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has a new leader. Attorney General Marty Jackley appointed Chad Mosteller to the post. He says Mosteller has been with the DCI since 2002, filling many roles. The Attorney General calls him a good fit for the position, "He's been a fie...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- A Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy who was a candidate for Sheriff has been removed from office. There hasn't been any information released on why Josh Knodel was terminated. The Douglas County Auditor says the sheriff has sole authority to discipline and terminate deputies. Christine...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former President Joe Biden endorsed the top of South Dakota's Democratic party ticket while in Sioux Falls Friday night. It was his first visit to the state since attending George McGovern's funeral. He spoke at the McGovern Day dinner in Sioux Falls. Biden endorsed Dan Ahlers for Gover...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- A Rapid City area law enforcement officer was shot and injured, and a suspect is dead following an exchange of gunfire with Pennington County Sheriff's Deputies. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Central States Fairgrounds found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's been nearly three months since the disappearance and death of 14 year old McKenna Wendel of Sioux Falls, and charges in the case are expected soon. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the case is a priority, but is complicated because it involves three states and multiple jurisdictio...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- A Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy who was a candidate for Sheriff has been removed from office. There hasn't been any information released on why Josh Knodel was terminated. The Douglas County Auditor says the sheriff has sole authority to discipline and terminate deputies. Christine...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former President Joe Biden endorsed the top of South Dakota's Democratic party ticket while in Sioux Falls Friday night. It was his first visit to the state since attending George McGovern's funeral. He spoke at the McGovern Day dinner in Sioux Falls. Biden endorsed Dan Ahlers for Gover...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash in Sioux Falls over the weekend. Two motorcycles traveling westbound on West Russell Street collided with each other Friday night at about 9:30pm near a bridge. Both hit a metal guard rail, throwing the drivers from their bikes. One victim di...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Get set for more delays if Cliff Avenue is part of your regular commute. The northbound bridge is out and progress is being made, but Cliff Avenue will be closed starting next week according to state DOT engineer Harry Johnson to complete utility work under the street. Once the utility w...

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.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation has a new leader. Attorney General Marty Jackley appointed Chad Mosteller to the post. He says Mosteller has been with the DCI since 2002, filling many roles. The Attorney General calls him a good fit for the position, "He's been a fie...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- A Rapid City area law enforcement officer was shot and injured, and a suspect is dead following an exchange of gunfire with Pennington County Sheriff's Deputies. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Central States Fairgrounds found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Over 102-thousand people submitted ticket requests for the Freedom 250 celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3rd. The problem is, there's only room for 48-hundred. State officials used a lottery system to select the attendees. The winners have already been notified.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former President Joe Biden will be in Sioux Falls Friday to rally South Dakota Democrats. He's the keynote speaker for the McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls. State Party Chair Shane Merrill says it's a privilege to welcome the former President, who served with George McGovern, Tim Johns...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- There will be a major changing of the guard in the South Dakota legislature in January. Unofficial results show 16 incumbents were defeated in Tuesday's primary, compared to 14 in 2024. The majority of those losing were newcomers who ousted incumbents two years ago. One of the hardest hit gr...

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June 8 (Reuters) - The ​U.S. ‌Justice Department said on ‌Monday ​that ⁠it ⁠had moved to strip citizenship ​from ⁠17 ⁠naturalized ​individuals who ​are accused ‌of crimes including ⁠sex offences, fraud, and ⁠illicit ‌drug ⁠sales. (Reporting ​by ‌Bharg...

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, June 8 (Reuters) - The EU wants to target fewer, clearer goals at the world's annual climate summit in November, building alliances in advance to avoid a repeat of last year's bruising talks where the bloc ​struggled to advance...

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Washington has been asked to block President Donald Trump's plan to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed ​martial arts bout at the White House next week ‌and to halt constructi...

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