Top News Stories

SF Police investigate armed robbery on East Arrowhead
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on the city's east side shortly before 11pm Thursday night. A man entered a business near East Arrowhead and South Hillview, pulled a mask over his mouth and produced a handgun as he approached the counter, demanding mone...
16m ago

Madison fireworks display back on again
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- The show will go on in Madison - the annual 4th of July fireworks show that is. Officials announced recently that budget restrictions were forcing cancellation of the pyrotechnic production...but local citizens have decided to not let that happen. Community members say it isn't about firewor...
19m ago

Doeden campaign walking back criticism of Aberdeen legislative legend
ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden is walking back criticism of a legislative legend from his hometown. He posted a video to YouTube saying South Dakota should cancel its runoff rule, and said whoever created it should be discredited. It was authored and pushed through the legis...
22m ago

Crime of the week: business burglary near I-229 and Russell
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This week's Crime of the Week - Sioux Falls Police are asking for your help in solving a burglary on the city's northwest side. Police Information Officer Aaron Benson says a suspect stole tools from a business at West Eide Drive and North Hovland Drive during daylight hours last Saturday...
29m ago

State Rep. Ismay faces felony charge
NEWELL, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican state Representative Travis Ismay faces felony charges, and may face prison time. An arrest warrant alleges he intentionally damaged a highway or bridge. He recently won the primary for District 28-B and doesn't have a Democratic challenger. He was arrested and released on a $500 ...
37m ago
SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com
Local News

SF Police investigate armed robbery on East Arrowhead
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on the city's east side shortly before 11pm Thursday night. A man entered a business near East Arrowhead and South Hillview, pulled a mask over his mouth and produced a handgun as he approached the counter, demanding mone...
16m ago

Madison fireworks display back on again
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- The show will go on in Madison - the annual 4th of July fireworks show that is. Officials announced recently that budget restrictions were forcing cancellation of the pyrotechnic production...but local citizens have decided to not let that happen. Community members say it isn't about firewor...
19m ago

Crime of the week: business burglary near I-229 and Russell
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This week's Crime of the Week - Sioux Falls Police are asking for your help in solving a burglary on the city's northwest side. Police Information Officer Aaron Benson says a suspect stole tools from a business at West Eide Drive and North Hovland Drive during daylight hours last Saturday...
29m ago

PINZ owner ready to rebuild after fire
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- The PINZ Bowling alley in Dell Rapids will be rebuilt. Owner Casey McCoy's bowling alley and restaurant were destroyed by fire last week. He says he initially felt defeated, but investigators have determined the cause and the information has been submitted to insurance. The cause hasn't...
44m ago

Erickson gains law enforcement endorsements in Mayoral race
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Mayoral Candidate Christine Erickson has picked up law enforcement endorsements. Attorney General Marty Jackley and Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson have given their stamp of approval. The Sioux Falls Police Labor Council has also endorsed her candidacy.
47m ago
Local Sports

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
rolanrosss@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

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
State News

Doeden campaign walking back criticism of Aberdeen legislative legend
ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden is walking back criticism of a legislative legend from his hometown. He posted a video to YouTube saying South Dakota should cancel its runoff rule, and said whoever created it should be discredited. It was authored and pushed through the legis...
22m ago

State Rep. Ismay faces felony charge
NEWELL, SD (KELO.com) -- Republican state Representative Travis Ismay faces felony charges, and may face prison time. An arrest warrant alleges he intentionally damaged a highway or bridge. He recently won the primary for District 28-B and doesn't have a Democratic challenger. He was arrested and released on a $500 ...
37m ago
SergPoznanskiy / Depositphotos.com

Tribes working to get Black Hills land returned
BLACK HILLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nine tribes are working to have federal land in the Black Hills returned to the Great Sioux Nation. All nine tribes have approved resolutions supporting legislation to return the land to the tribes. The initiative has been in the development stage since 2020. Supporters say it would hel...
Jun 11, 2026
Hauke Musicaloris / CC

South Dakota water projects advance in U-S Senate
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Two major proposed South Dakota Water projects advanced in the U-S Senate. A committee passed bills to authorize studies for the Western Dakota Regional Water System and the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System. The Dakota Mainstem project would deliver Missouri River Water to a large pa...
Jun 11, 2026

Company overcharged and delivered late results on COVID-19 tests
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota residents will receive over $50-thousand dollars as part of an 18-state settlement with GS Labs for excess fees on COVID-19 tests. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the company also failed to deliver timely test results, and consumers were misled by company promises that were ne...
Jun 11, 2026
Quick Links
Station Blogs
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage 6/12/26
Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment! Streaming live daily on YouTube, Facebook and X.
2h ago
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage 6/11/26
Karmelo Anthony Mugshot Released + Race Hustlers Spin His Conviction + Trump's Latest on Iran Breaking down the new booking photo of Karmelo Anthony after his 35-year sentence for the Frisco stabbing. We'll examine the opinion piece exposing the "race hustlers" pushing victim narratives. Plus, Trump's latest ...
Jun 11, 2026
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage 6/10/26
Please Like, Share and SUBSCRIBE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment! Streaming live daily on YouTube, Facebook and X.
Jun 10, 2026
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage 6/8/26
LIVE STREAM ALERT: Hot Takes, Listener Emails & Breaking Drama! Tune in as we dive deep into the Sioux Falls Mayoral runoff firestorm - listener s reacting to Toby Doeden's bold endorsement of Christine Erickson. Is this the unity move Republicans need, or just more division? Plus, last-minute lawsuit chaos trying ...
Jun 08, 2026
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage 6/5/26
Join me as we break down the wild headlines this morning: Graham Platner and Susan Collins are now tied in the critical Maine Senate race? Politico says farm country still loves Trump... but his policies are making life tough for this key ally (I'm coining a new term for this one). NBC reporting the DOJ could STILL pay...
Jun 05, 2026
National News
US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund supported by ​President Donald Trump on Friday, giving the administration one week to provide a sworn statement that the fund will not go forwa...
2h ago
EU to make it harder to suspend carbon fee on imports
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, June 12 (Reuters) - European Union countries agreed on Friday to restrict the circumstances in which the bloc can suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports, ​potentially helping to provide more certainty for low-carbon invest...
2h ago
US consumer sentiment improves in June
WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment improved in early June as easing gasoline prices offered ​households some relief, though concerns about inflation lingered, a survey showed on Friday. The University of Michigan's Surveys of Cons...
3h ago
Venezuela says oil spill from Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment
June 12 (Reuters) - Venezuela's government said on Friday that an oil spill originating from Trinidad ​and Tobago is putting at risk fishing in the region, as well as the environment. "This event exceeds in magnitude the one that occurred ​in May and...
3h ago
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) - Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge pa...
4h ago
Events
Station Galleries
11
Photos
Photos
Sioux Falls Day at The Capitol 2-19-2025 in Pierre
1 year ago
6
Photos
Photos
Ag Appreciation Day 2023 Sioux Empire Fair
3 years ago
8
Photos
Photos
Memorial Day Storm 2022
4 years ago
20
Photos
Photos
May 12, 2022 Sioux Falls Area Straight-Line Wind Storm Photos
4 years ago
4
Photos
Photos
Bald eagles on Mud Lake, Moody County, South Dakota
4 years ago
6
Photos
Photos
Sioux Falls Day at The Legislature on February 16, 2022
4 years ago
10
Photos
Photos
2nd Annual Sioux Falls Native American Day
6 years ago
10
Photos
Photos
2nd Annual Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade
6 years ago
10
Photos
Photos
TSO
6 years ago
2
Photos
Photos
Possible Hotel Job Loses
6 years ago
9
Photos
Photos
Minnehaha County Jail expansion tour
6 years ago
31
Photos
Photos
Honoring Frontline Heroes
6 years ago
85
Photos
Photos
2018 Midwest Communications CMN Radiothon
6 years ago
9
Photos
Photos
USD v. SDSU women in Summit League Championship game
6 years ago







