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Local Sioux Falls restaurant helping flood victims in Texas
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sanaa's Restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls is doing its part to help flood victims in Texas. The restaurant held a fundraiser brunch yesterday, with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is already in Texas serving hot meals to families in need.
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The affordable care act is about to become unaffordable.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The affordable care act is about to become unaffordable. That's the opinion of Nikki Gronli, former State Director for USDA Rural Development, who wrote a guest column in the Dakota Scout. She says the enhanced premium tax credits that lower monthly premiums will disappear. Gronli says ...
22h ago
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South Dakota lawmakers will tackle the question of a new men's prison in September.
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota lawmakers will tackle the question of a new men's prison in September. Governor Larry Rhoden called a special session of the legislature for September 23rd to approve the location and funding for the facility. That follows the unanimous decision by the Project Prison Reset Task F...
22h ago

Federal cuts have removed funds for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The picture of the future is a bit cloudy for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Federal spending cuts have removed federal funding for the Public Broadcasting System. Because of that, South Dakota Public Broadcasting officials say they'll need to raise over two million dollars, or face st...
22h ago

A high-risk sex offender is being released from prison tomorrow.
A high-risk sex offender is being released from prison tomorrow. 62-year-old Michael Pigney has served his sentence on drug and sex offense charges, so he won't be under parole supervision. He'll be released in Sioux Falls...and prison officials say he's a high risk to reoffend.
Jul 21, 2025
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Local Sioux Falls restaurant helping flood victims in Texas
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sanaa's Restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls is doing its part to help flood victims in Texas. The restaurant held a fundraiser brunch yesterday, with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is already in Texas serving hot meals to families in need.
21h ago

A South Dakota Penitentiary inmate is pleading not guilty in overdose death
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Penitentiary inmate is pleading not guilty in the overdose death of a fellow prisoner. 21-year-old Manarion Fuse is accused of giving Anthony Richards the synthetic drug K2. Richards died shortly after taking the drug. Fuse is scheduled to stand trial in October. Four inm...
Jul 17, 2025
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A Sioux Falls man has murder and manslaughter added to his list of accusations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Murder and manslaughter charges have been added for a Sioux Falls man accused in the recent death of a woman. 45-year-old Jubal Rattler is accused of pushing Doris High Elk off a retaining wall under a downtown bridge. She later died of her injuries.
Jul 17, 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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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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The affordable care act is about to become unaffordable.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The affordable care act is about to become unaffordable. That's the opinion of Nikki Gronli, former State Director for USDA Rural Development, who wrote a guest column in the Dakota Scout. She says the enhanced premium tax credits that lower monthly premiums will disappear. Gronli says ...
22h ago
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South Dakota lawmakers will tackle the question of a new men's prison in September.
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota lawmakers will tackle the question of a new men's prison in September. Governor Larry Rhoden called a special session of the legislature for September 23rd to approve the location and funding for the facility. That follows the unanimous decision by the Project Prison Reset Task F...
22h ago

Federal cuts have removed funds for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The picture of the future is a bit cloudy for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Federal spending cuts have removed federal funding for the Public Broadcasting System. Because of that, South Dakota Public Broadcasting officials say they'll need to raise over two million dollars, or face st...
22h ago

A high-risk sex offender is being released from prison tomorrow.
A high-risk sex offender is being released from prison tomorrow. 62-year-old Michael Pigney has served his sentence on drug and sex offense charges, so he won't be under parole supervision. He'll be released in Sioux Falls...and prison officials say he's a high risk to reoffend.
Jul 21, 2025

Attorney General Marty Jackley was present during President Trump's signing of the Halt Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Attorney General Marty Jackley was among those at the White House for President Trump's signing of the Halt Fentanyl Act. The new law closes a loophole for copycat fentanyl formulated to avoid violating the law. Jackley was among the Attorneys General calling for the new law and was invit...
Jul 17, 2025
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