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A.G. office scores big in March jury verdicts
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- "An extraordinary month delivering justice for victims." That's how Attorney General Marty Jackley sums up the month of March. His office successfully prosecuted several high visibility jury trials, obtaining guilty verdicts in a triple homicide in Turner County, a double-homicide i...
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Five candidates line up for Mayoral candidate forum
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls residents got the chance to hear from the candidates that want to become the city's next mayor Tuesday night. AARP South Dakota and Downtown Sioux Falls hosted a candidate forum at the Washington Pavilion. Joe Batcheller, Christine Erickson, Greg Jamison, Jamie Smith and Davi...
38m ago

Governor says he'll sign voter ID into law
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Washington is struggling to pass a voter ID law, but Governor Larry Rhoden says he'll sign a bill requiring proof of citizenship for state elections. He says he's been holding off on signing it to give county auditors time to prepare for the immediate changes. Some auditors are concerned abou...
45m ago

Douglas School District adding elementary school to serve new Ellsworth staff families
BOX ELDER, SD (KELO.com) -- The Douglas School District is preparing for major growth related to expansion at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Ellsworth will become home to the new B21 Raider Stealth bomber fleet, and thousands of airmen will be added to the base. The district is expanding with a new elementary school to se...
48m ago

Governor signs airport funding bill
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Expansion projects at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports are getting some help from the state. Governor Rhoden has signed a bill to provide 15-million dollar low-interest loans for the projects. Sioux Falls is adding concourse space and several new gates.
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Five candidates line up for Mayoral candidate forum
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls residents got the chance to hear from the candidates that want to become the city's next mayor Tuesday night. AARP South Dakota and Downtown Sioux Falls hosted a candidate forum at the Washington Pavilion. Joe Batcheller, Christine Erickson, Greg Jamison, Jamie Smith and Davi...
38m ago

Governor signs airport funding bill
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Expansion projects at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports are getting some help from the state. Governor Rhoden has signed a bill to provide 15-million dollar low-interest loans for the projects. Sioux Falls is adding concourse space and several new gates.
53m ago

SFFR working to recruit next group of fire fighters
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Hiring season is nearly here for Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue. Division Chief Luke Smidt has been with the department for 11 years, and says he has never regretted his move into the department. "We're looking for individuals who just have a passion for service - a passion for helping...
2h ago

No suspects, no arrests in disappearance and death of 14-year old Sioux Falls girl
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The FBI and law enforcement from three states are working with Sioux Falls police to find answers in the disappearance and death of 14-year old McKenna Wendel of Sioux Falls. She was missing most of last week, and her body was found near Brookings last Thursday. Police Chief Jon Thum sa...
Mar 24, 2026

Mayor TenHaken gives his final State of the City address
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Eight years of challenges and accomplishments. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken has delivered his final 'State of the City' address, marking major difficulties and victories of his time in office. He says he won't be able to lead the charge as Mayor, but is excited about the opportunities...
Mar 24, 2026
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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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Sioux Falls serving up championship welcome for Summit League fans
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's official. March Madness has arrived in Sioux Falls with the Summit League men's and women's basketball championships. The first game is Wednesday night, featuring ORU and Kansas City. The city is going all out, creating 'Summit League Central' at Jacobson Plaza at The Falls, free p...
Mar 04, 2026

Sioux Falls Youth Hockey girls team to honor former teammate suffering from rare cancer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Youth Hockey Association girls varsity team will host a "Grey-Out" Game vs Aberdeen on Sunday, February 15 at Scheels Iceplex to honor former standout goaltender and Brandon native, Riley Vander Esch, as she battles diffuse midline glioma, a very rare and aggress...
Feb 11, 2026

USD's Johansen makes jump to Big 10
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- USD football coach Travis Johansen is leaving Vermillion after one season for Rutgers in the Big 10. He guided the Coyotes to the FCS quarterfinals and a final ranking of 11th in 2025. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Vitzthum was named head coach.
Feb 09, 2026

NDSU leaves Missouri Valley conference for Mountain West
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- The SDSU Jackrabbits will notice something missing during next fall's football season. NDSU is jumping from the FCS Missouri Valley Conference to the FBS Mountain West Conference for football. The Jacks and Bison will compete against each other in other sports in the Summit League and Big ...
Feb 09, 2026
State News

A.G. office scores big in March jury verdicts
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- "An extraordinary month delivering justice for victims." That's how Attorney General Marty Jackley sums up the month of March. His office successfully prosecuted several high visibility jury trials, obtaining guilty verdicts in a triple homicide in Turner County, a double-homicide i...
31m ago
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Governor says he'll sign voter ID into law
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Washington is struggling to pass a voter ID law, but Governor Larry Rhoden says he'll sign a bill requiring proof of citizenship for state elections. He says he's been holding off on signing it to give county auditors time to prepare for the immediate changes. Some auditors are concerned abou...
45m ago

Douglas School District adding elementary school to serve new Ellsworth staff families
BOX ELDER, SD (KELO.com) -- The Douglas School District is preparing for major growth related to expansion at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Ellsworth will become home to the new B21 Raider Stealth bomber fleet, and thousands of airmen will be added to the base. The district is expanding with a new elementary school to se...
48m ago

Hansen submits petition - qualifies for ballot
Now it's official - State House Speaker Jon Hansen will be on the ballot as a candidate for Governor this year. He joins Congressman Dusty Johnson as the second candidate to officially qualify for the ballot. Governor Larry Rhoden and Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden are the other two Republicans running for the seat...
Mar 24, 2026

Wrong way driver arrested
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- A Box Elder man faces charges after a wild chase through Rapid City, and going the wrong way on city streets - not once, but twice. The first wrong-way offense was Saturday night - he received a warning. The second was early Sunday morning, which led to a chase and an accident. 23-year o...
Mar 24, 2026
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EU drafts plan to end excess carbon permit cancellation, sources say
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, March 25 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering ending automatic cancellation of excess carbon permits in its emissions trading system, in an attempt to avoid future price volatility, EU officials told Reuters. The draf...
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Minneapolis submits bid to host 2028 NFL Draft
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Genetic study identifies earliest-known dog, dating to 15,800 years ago
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - Dogs have been loyal companions to people since we made them our first domesticated animals, descending long ago from gray wolves - though precisely when, where and why have remained unanswered. New genetic research now...
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Lyft rolls out driver-relief program as US fuel prices climb
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