SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy caused by a gunshot. The incident took place at about 2:45 Thursday afternoon in a home near Whittier Middle School. Sergeant Cole German says the investigation had officers on the scene until about three Friday morning ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The "Unleash the Beast" PBR tour hits the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls starting Friday night. The three-day event is critical for bull riders hoping to make it into the world finals. Texas bull rider Mason Taylor is among those looking to move up the ranks this weekend...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota legislators rejected an effort to ban cell phones in schools, now the state gets an "F" from the Phone Free Schools Report Card. A report card evaluator says if the bill had passed, it would have actually lowered the state's score. The only states that got an "A&qu...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says a key player in a major South Dakota drug ring is going to prison for 19 years. Shauntel Shangreaux distributed fentanyl and meth throughout the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Parsons says her case was part of Operation Take Back America, ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Commercial Drivers License holders in South Dakota are facing a big change. A new federal regulation is taking effect that requires all CDL drivers to get a medical exam or have their license downgraded. Up until now, South Dakota CDL drivers that stayed within state boundaries weren't requir...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy caused by a gunshot. The incident took place at about 2:45 Thursday afternoon in a home near Whittier Middle School. Sergeant Cole German says the investigation had officers on the scene until about three Friday morning ...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The "Unleash the Beast" PBR tour hits the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls starting Friday night. The three-day event is critical for bull riders hoping to make it into the world finals. Texas bull rider Mason Taylor is among those looking to move up the ranks this weekend...

NEW ORLEANS, LA (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota farm voice is heard at the Democratic National Committee Conference in New Orleans. Parker farmer Shane Merrill proposed a resolution of support for farmers and ranchers that was approved by the resolutions committee. He says it highlights the hard work and hardships farme...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The tax man cometh next week - and to help you protect sensitive documents, the annual shred event isn't far behind. The Better Business Bureau and Sioux Empire Crime Stoppers organize the event, which has four drop-off sites Saturday, April 18th. There's a suggested donation of five dol...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are warning of a dangerous trend, as E-bike technology and speeds increase. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says juveniles are operating E-bikes and E-mopeds in an unsafe and illegal manner, sometimes outrunning police. Officers are concerned what that could mean down the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota legislators rejected an effort to ban cell phones in schools, now the state gets an "F" from the Phone Free Schools Report Card. A report card evaluator says if the bill had passed, it would have actually lowered the state's score. The only states that got an "A&qu...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says a key player in a major South Dakota drug ring is going to prison for 19 years. Shauntel Shangreaux distributed fentanyl and meth throughout the Rapid City area and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Parsons says her case was part of Operation Take Back America, ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Commercial Drivers License holders in South Dakota are facing a big change. A new federal regulation is taking effect that requires all CDL drivers to get a medical exam or have their license downgraded. Up until now, South Dakota CDL drivers that stayed within state boundaries weren't requir...

LAKE NORDEN, SD (KELO.com) -- A Lake Norden Dairy processor has been granted over $800-thousand in tax breaks as it upgrades processing equipment. Agropur, Inc. is investing over $65-million to overhaul its powder drying system in Lake Norden. The project was awarded the tax breaks through the Reinvestment Payment pro...

BOX ELDER, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is putting action to his words that national security will be South Dakota's next big industry. He announced a $5-million grant from the Governor's Future Fund to establish and operate the South Dakota Defense Institute for five years. He also announced another $1-mil...

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