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South Dakota now has a dozen measles cases
LINCOLN COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota now has a dozen measles cases, with six new cases just reported. Eight of the cases are in Lincoln County. The rest are in the western part of the state, in Meade and Pennington counties. All of the individuals were unvaccinated or unsure of the vaccination status. Most...
Jul 15, 2025
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Federal funding on hold for South Dakota teachers
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota schools offered contracts to teachers in April. That's required by law. The problem is that federal funding needed to pay those contracts is held up by a dispute in Washington. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it puts school administrators in a tough position bec...
Jul 15, 2025

Sioux Falls City council considering tightening controls on public alcohol consumption
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council will consider new rules to tighten controls on where alcohol can be consumed. They'll vote on an ordinance tonight that would ban drinking or even holding an open alcohol container in places like Phillips Avenue Plaza and Falls Park. Licensed events and certa...
Jul 15, 2025
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Animal control officer involved in a rollover crash in east side Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls Animal Control officer is recovering after a rollover crash on the city's east side last night. Police say a car ran a red light at 57th and South Cliff, striking the animal control truck and flipping it. The driver of the car was arrested for DUI. There were no serious in...
Jul 15, 2025
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First Lallycooler Music festival was a huge success
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They're calling the first Lallycooler Music Festival, held at Great Bear Ski Valley over the weekend, a success. About ten-thousand fans made their way to the venue. Organizers are already planning for next year, with tickets already on sale.
Jul 14, 2025
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Sioux Falls City council considering tightening controls on public alcohol consumption
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council will consider new rules to tighten controls on where alcohol can be consumed. They'll vote on an ordinance tonight that would ban drinking or even holding an open alcohol container in places like Phillips Avenue Plaza and Falls Park. Licensed events and certa...
Jul 15, 2025
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Animal control officer involved in a rollover crash in east side Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls Animal Control officer is recovering after a rollover crash on the city's east side last night. Police say a car ran a red light at 57th and South Cliff, striking the animal control truck and flipping it. The driver of the car was arrested for DUI. There were no serious in...
Jul 15, 2025
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First Lallycooler Music festival was a huge success
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They're calling the first Lallycooler Music Festival, held at Great Bear Ski Valley over the weekend, a success. About ten-thousand fans made their way to the venue. Organizers are already planning for next year, with tickets already on sale.
Jul 14, 2025

Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, was in Sioux Falls for the McGovern Day dinner
SIOUX FALLS, D (KELO.com) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz crossed the border Saturday night to sling a few jabs at South Dakota's former and current governors. Walz was on the losing ticket with presidential nominee Kamala Harris in November. He delivered the key note speech to about a thousand people at the state par...
Jul 14, 2025
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First Lallycooler Music Festival kicks off tonight at Great Bear Ski Valley
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Some big names in music are in Sioux Falls this weekend, for the first-ever Lallycooler Music Festival at Great Bear Ski Valley. Sam Hunt and Confederate Railroad kicks things off tonight, with Pitbull kicking up the energy tomorrow. Sponsors are expecting around ten-thousand people for ...
Jul 11, 2025
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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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University of South Dakota will benefit from the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The University of South Dakota is opting into the NCAA settlement tied to the House v. NCAA lawsuit. That move means USD can now share revenue directly with student-athletes, and keep all current athletes on the roster. Athletic Director Jon Schemmel says the decision won't hurt the schoo...
Jun 18, 2025
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South Dakota now has a dozen measles cases
LINCOLN COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota now has a dozen measles cases, with six new cases just reported. Eight of the cases are in Lincoln County. The rest are in the western part of the state, in Meade and Pennington counties. All of the individuals were unvaccinated or unsure of the vaccination status. Most...
Jul 15, 2025
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Federal funding on hold for South Dakota teachers
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota schools offered contracts to teachers in April. That's required by law. The problem is that federal funding needed to pay those contracts is held up by a dispute in Washington. Yankton School Superintendent Wayne Kindle says it puts school administrators in a tough position bec...
Jul 15, 2025

Former South Dakota Legislator, Mike Diedrich, dies
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- Long time South Dakota legislator Mike Diedrich of Rapid City has died. His colleagues honored him as a thoughtful leader and dedicated community member. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison described Diedrich as one who brought out the best in those around him. He took a leave from public ...
Jul 14, 2025

Tech. business development group will receive a half a million dollars from the South Dakota Board of Economic Development
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- Elevate Rapid City, a technology business development group, is receiving a half-million-dollar loan from South Dakota's Board of Economic Development. Governor Larry Rhoden says the tech sector is the state's fastest growing industry. He believes the grant will give tech entrepreneurs a ...
Jul 11, 2025
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David Steiner to become the country's new Postmaster General
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- South Dakota Postal workers are hopeful as David Steiner prepares to become the new Postmaster General. Steiner is a former board member for FedEx, and area postal employees say USPS could benefit from his experience. They're encouraged by his recent statements about keeping the Postal Se...
Jul 11, 2025
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