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Bridge in South Dakota will be named in honor of fallen soldier U.S. Army Corporal Henry J. Kluess
(Bristol, SD) -- Another bridge in South Dakota will be named in honor of a fallen soldier. The Department of Veterans Affairs will honor U.S. Army Corporal Henry J. Kluess. He was killed in August 1944 during World War Two. The US 14 bridge over Sixmile Creek in Brookings will be dedicated in his memory. A ceremony is...
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Governor Larry Rhoden will attend a groundbreaking ceremony today in Brandon
(Brandon, SD) -- Governor Larry Rhoden will attend a groundbreaking ceremony today in Brandon. It's for an expansion at Spartan Emergency Response. The company builds fire trucks. Rhoden says they play a key role in keeping South Dakotans strong, safe, and free.
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A Vermillion lottery player strikes it big
(Vermillion, SD) -- A Vermillion lottery player strikes it big, winning a four-million-dollar jackpot from Lotto America -- the first South Dakota jackpot under the game's current format. The lucky winner chose the cash option, taking home just over one-point-eight million. The winning ticket was sold at the Freedom Va...
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India looking to build new ties with South Dakota through agriculture and trade
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- India and South Dakota may be worlds apart, but leaders are looking to build new ties through agriculture and trade. Prakash Gupta, the consul general of India based in Seattle, is in Sioux Falls this week for the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. He says India sees big potential in partnering wi...
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Justin Rackley found guilty in the Sioux Falls triple murder case.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- A jury finds Justin Rackley guilty on all counts in the Sioux Falls triple murder case. Jurors delivered the verdict Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln County Courthouse, convicting Rackley of three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. The charges stem from a deadly sho...
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Justin Rackley found guilty in the Sioux Falls triple murder case.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- A jury finds Justin Rackley guilty on all counts in the Sioux Falls triple murder case. Jurors delivered the verdict Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln County Courthouse, convicting Rackley of three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault. The charges stem from a deadly sho...
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke at the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce "Inside Washington" forum
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is welcomed the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce for its annual "Inside Washington" forum. The event gives locals a chance to hear what's happening in D.C. and ask questions directly. Thune touched on healthcare, the economy, and the One Big Beauti...
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Sioux Falls Police are investigating a wave of EBT card scams
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a wave of EBT card scams, with more than 20 reports so far. People say they went to use their SNAP benefits only to find no balance or not enough funds. The reports are still coming in as of Tuesday, and police are working to figure out how the card info was sto...
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Governor Rhoden is continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Governor Rhoden is making the rounds again today. He's continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls. The Governor will stop by the Noon Sertoma Club, which provides hearing screenings for thousands of elementary students. He will also attend the Chabad Jewish Community Center Groundbreak...
Aug 12, 2025

Sioux Falls broke ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Sioux Falls takes a big step Tuesday as it breaks ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center. The Chabad Jewish Community Center will serve as a synagogue, a place for learning, and a space for social gatherings. Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz says it's a much-needed resource for the stat...
Aug 12, 2025
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Sioux Falls Little League is heading back to the World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team is headed back to the Little League World Series. They shut out North Dakota on Friday to represent the Midwest in Williamsport, PA. It's the team's second straight trip to the series, and fourth overall. Their first game is Thursday.
Aug 11, 2025

Sioux Falls City Counsellors are spearheading efforts to fund airport expansion
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They believe the Sioux Falls Airport plays a major role in South Dakota's economy and economic development. Because of that, the Dakota Scout reports Sioux Falls City Councilors Richard Thomason and Rich Merkouris are spearheading an effort to help fund a major expansion of the airport. T...
Jul 14, 2025

Investigation is underway of an officer involved shooting that happened in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is reviewing evidence in an officer-involved shooting in Sioux Falls Monday afternoon. Sioux Falls Police were trying to arrest 24-year-old Deondre Blackhawk on burglary, drug and aggravated assault charges. Information Officer Aaron Be...
Jul 09, 2025

The Chairman of the Federal Commications Commission is in Sioux Falls this week
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is setting his sights high on the future of technology and broadcasting. Brenden Carr is in Sioux Falls this week to launch his Build America Agenda. It is an ambitious plan to connect the entire nation to the latest technology to del...
Jul 03, 2025
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Surveillance video has identified two suspects from the evening shooting on Sunday
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are still investigating several recent shooting incidents; however, they think they found some answers in at least one case. Surveillance video identified two suspects in a Sunday evening shooting at 12th and Summit. 36-year old Chris Fulks was arrested for aggravated as...
Jun 30, 2025
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India looking to build new ties with South Dakota through agriculture and trade
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- India and South Dakota may be worlds apart, but leaders are looking to build new ties through agriculture and trade. Prakash Gupta, the consul general of India based in Seattle, is in Sioux Falls this week for the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. He says India sees big potential in partnering wi...
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A Fresno man faces felony charges after being arrested in Sturgis with more than 200 pounds of crystal meth,
(Pierre, SD) -- A Fresno man faces felony charges after being arrested in Sturgis with more than 200 pounds of crystal meth, valued at 12-million dollars. Alonso Molinacorona was stopped for speeding on I-90 when officers found the drugs. He's indicted for possession with intent to distribute and unauthorized possessio...
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South Dakota health officials stopped a measles spike earlier in the summer
(Pierre, SD) -- Quick action from South Dakota health officials to stop a measles spike earlier this summer appears to be working. After 12 confirmed cases between May and June was a sharp jump from zero in recent years, the Department of Health ramped up contact tracing, vaccination checks, and public awareness. Since...
Aug 12, 2025
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in Sioux Falls jurors hear key evidence in the Justin Rackley murder trial
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- The Sioux Falls triple murder trial intensifies as jurors hear key evidence in the case against Justin Rackley. He's accused of killing three people and hurting two others last summer. Yesterday, a lead detective testified that Rackley had one of the victim's phones on him when arrested. A forensic...
Aug 12, 2025

Federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation
(Rosebud, SD) -- After six years of unanswered questions, a federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation. His cousin, Dillion Millard, has admitted to killing him in 2019 and later setting his body on fire to destroy evidence. Dillion says he and his girlfriend...
Aug 12, 2025
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