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Group working to renew tradition of Independence Day parade
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Celebrating the nation's 250th birthday wouldn't be complete without a parade. With that in mind, organizers are ramping up their efforts to restore the July 4th parade in Sioux Falls for the first time in four years. Army Veteran Aaron Levisay has been working on the project for months,...
Apr 03, 2026
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Study questions link between data centers and higher electric rates
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Do hyper scale data centers and higher electric rates go hand-in-hand? Data Center opponents often site that as a major concern, but studies question if there's a relationship between the two. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows just...
Apr 03, 2026
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Drug ring leader faces up to life in prison, $20-million fine
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- His criminal syndicate introduced fentanyl powder to the Sioux Falls market. Now, a Las Vegas man faces up to life in prison and a 20-million dollar fine. Quantiae Harris was convicted of meth and fentanyl distribution, and money laundering. He led the drug distribution ring, based in C...
Apr 03, 2026

High speed chase ends with crash
VOLIN, SD (KELO.com) -- Two people are hospitalized after a high-speed chase in Yankton county ended in a crash. Speeds topped 100-miles per hour before the crash at an intersection near Volin. The two occupants were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. So far, no charges have been filed.
Apr 03, 2026
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Free fire alarm program - going strong with 30,000 installed
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.c0m) -- How do you measure success? For Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue, it's 30-thousand free smoke alarms installed in nine-thousand homes. The Department has been installing the alarms free of charge since 2007. Officials say it's part of their mission to get as many smoke alarms into as many hom...
Apr 03, 2026
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Group working to renew tradition of Independence Day parade
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Celebrating the nation's 250th birthday wouldn't be complete without a parade. With that in mind, organizers are ramping up their efforts to restore the July 4th parade in Sioux Falls for the first time in four years. Army Veteran Aaron Levisay has been working on the project for months,...
Apr 03, 2026
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Drug ring leader faces up to life in prison, $20-million fine
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- His criminal syndicate introduced fentanyl powder to the Sioux Falls market. Now, a Las Vegas man faces up to life in prison and a 20-million dollar fine. Quantiae Harris was convicted of meth and fentanyl distribution, and money laundering. He led the drug distribution ring, based in C...
Apr 03, 2026

High speed chase ends with crash
VOLIN, SD (KELO.com) -- Two people are hospitalized after a high-speed chase in Yankton county ended in a crash. Speeds topped 100-miles per hour before the crash at an intersection near Volin. The two occupants were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. So far, no charges have been filed.
Apr 03, 2026
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Free fire alarm program - going strong with 30,000 installed
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.c0m) -- How do you measure success? For Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue, it's 30-thousand free smoke alarms installed in nine-thousand homes. The Department has been installing the alarms free of charge since 2007. Officials say it's part of their mission to get as many smoke alarms into as many hom...
Apr 03, 2026
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SD farmers help Nebraska farmers in fire recovery
KINGSBURY COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota farmers are helping their neighbors in Nebraska. The Kingsbury Cattlemen's Association is sending hay to farmers who lost their stockpiles and grazing fields to the worst wildfires in Nebraska history. 643-thousand acres went up in smoke.
Apr 02, 2026
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USD Coyote women fall in WNIT Fab Four
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...
Apr 02, 2026

Coyote women advance to WNIT Great 8
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...
Mar 27, 2026

Stampede clinch regular-season Western Conference title
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...
Mar 26, 2026

USD Coyote women face first WNIT test
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...
Mar 26, 2026

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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Study questions link between data centers and higher electric rates
UNDATED (KELO.com) -- Do hyper scale data centers and higher electric rates go hand-in-hand? Data Center opponents often site that as a major concern, but studies question if there's a relationship between the two. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows just...
Apr 03, 2026
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First bison calf of the season born in Custer State Park
CUSTER STATE PARK, SD (KELO.com) -- The first bison calf of the season has been born in Custer State Park. Park staff posted a photo of the calf and mom on social media. The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including burros, elk, coyotes - and of course - bison.
Apr 02, 2026

SD retirement system returns fall below inflation again
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota public employee retirement system is falling behind inflation again this year for the sixth straight year. Managers expect a cost of living adjustment in 2027 of just over 1 1/2-percent. There are more than 105-thousand members in the system, which provides benefits for teac...
Apr 02, 2026
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Governor encouraging counties to explore half-penny sales tax for property tax relief
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden is encouraging county officials to explore the possibilities of a sales tax hike to provide property tax relief. It comes in the form of a letter to county officials across the state. The plan, promoted by the Governor during the legislative session, allows counties to l...
Apr 02, 2026

McCook Lake being refilled two years after flood
MCCOOK LAKE, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly two years after a devastating flood, the McCook Lake Association is refilling the lake with water from the Missouri River. The water level is now about seven feet below its normal depth of ten feet. The level will rise about two inches per day as it's refilled. Officials are hopi...
Apr 01, 2026
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Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit
By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United States later this ​month, saying the trip coincides...
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Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues
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