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Layoffs are coming for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- Layoffs are coming for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. That's the result of 9-billion dollars worth of spending cuts approved by Congress recently. After September 30th, no public stations will have federal money. That totals about 2.2-million dollars for SDPB in each of the next two y...
Jul 25, 2025

Dusty Johnson has introduced the FASTER Act concerning the border wall
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Congressman Dusty Johnson says he wants to do more to secure our nation's borders. He has introduced the FASTER Act - which requires future presidents to keep building and upgrading the southern border wall. The border would be inspected every two years, with reports on weak spots going t...
Jul 25, 2025
Conservative commentator's post sparks outrage in South Dakota Tribal leaders
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Conservative commentator Ann Coulter's recent words are sparking outrage from South Dakota Tribal leaders. A now-deleted post said "We didn't kill enough Indians" in response to a video about decolonization. Tribal leaders are asking the FBI and DOJ to investigate whether that c...
Jul 25, 2025

South Dakota bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota based POET is making a name for itself in the field of global trade. The bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation for container exports this year. Most of its 40-thousand containers are filled with dried distiller's grains used in animal feed. The company could see even...
Jul 25, 2025

Sioux Falls will have a new resource to help children with autism
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a new resource coming to Sioux Falls to help children with autism and developmental delays. Treehouse Nest therapy Services is a preschool setting that offers structured play and learning to guide kids to key milestones. The center will serve kids seven and under with in-home and...
Jul 25, 2025
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South Dakota bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota based POET is making a name for itself in the field of global trade. The bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation for container exports this year. Most of its 40-thousand containers are filled with dried distiller's grains used in animal feed. The company could see even...
Jul 25, 2025

Sioux Falls will have a new resource to help children with autism
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a new resource coming to Sioux Falls to help children with autism and developmental delays. Treehouse Nest therapy Services is a preschool setting that offers structured play and learning to guide kids to key milestones. The center will serve kids seven and under with in-home and...
Jul 25, 2025
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Sioux Falls faces budget cuts
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The city of Sioux Falls is coming to grips with lower revenues from its two main sources. Mayor Paul TenHaken unveiled his budget proposal Thursday afternoon, noting that sales tax revenues are down, and a new property tax limitation law will hit future revenues. That means up to ten mil...
Jul 25, 2025
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A California man faces nearly 22 years in prison for selling meth and fentanyl in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A California man faces nearly 22 years in prison for selling meth and fentanyl in Sioux Falls. 34-year old Clarence Williams moved to Sioux Falls with the intent of selling the deadly drugs. He worked with a group that trafficked about 3 kilograms of fentanyl and over 20 pounds of meth.
Jul 25, 2025
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Postal counters in all Sioux Falls Hy Vee and Lewis Drug locations to close in September
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- American Postal Workers Union members are warning about the possible privatization of the U.S Postal Service in a new TV ad. They say it could mean higher prices, longer wait times and more post office closures. Sioux Falls is seeing some of the effects, with 14 postal counters set to cl...
Jul 24, 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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Layoffs are coming for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- Layoffs are coming for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. That's the result of 9-billion dollars worth of spending cuts approved by Congress recently. After September 30th, no public stations will have federal money. That totals about 2.2-million dollars for SDPB in each of the next two y...
Jul 25, 2025

Dusty Johnson has introduced the FASTER Act concerning the border wall
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Congressman Dusty Johnson says he wants to do more to secure our nation's borders. He has introduced the FASTER Act - which requires future presidents to keep building and upgrading the southern border wall. The border would be inspected every two years, with reports on weak spots going t...
Jul 25, 2025
Conservative commentator's post sparks outrage in South Dakota Tribal leaders
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Conservative commentator Ann Coulter's recent words are sparking outrage from South Dakota Tribal leaders. A now-deleted post said "We didn't kill enough Indians" in response to a video about decolonization. Tribal leaders are asking the FBI and DOJ to investigate whether that c...
Jul 25, 2025
South Dakota continues to have the lowest unemployment rate in the nation
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's unemployment rate is holding rock steady at 1.8-percent, as it has for the past several months. The state boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. Sioux Falls' jobless rate stood at 1.7% in May, the most recent month available.
Jul 25, 2025

Christine Erickson announces her candidacy for Sioux Falls mayor
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Christine Erickson has jumped into the 2026 Sioux Falls Mayoral race. Erickson is a former state lawmaker and city councilor. She says her focus will be public safety, economic opportunity and government accountability. Erickson joins state Senator Jamie Smith and perennial candidate Da...
Jul 24, 2025
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Rain in northern China kills 2, forces thousands to relocate
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Heavy rain around Beijing and across north and northeast China has killed two and forced thousands to relocate as authorities warned of further widespread rain and risks of disasters including landslides and flooding. Two were dead...
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DROSOPIGI, Greece (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling wildfires near Athens and across Greece on Saturday as the Mediterranean country sweltered under the third heatwave of the summer, with some villages and settlements being evacuated. Explosions co...
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Allianz Life says majority of customers' data stolen in hack
(Reuters) -U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life said on Saturday that hackers stole the personal information of the majority of its customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees. The insurance giant's filing with Maine's attorney g...
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