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A murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly one year later, a murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges. Lamont Burks, Junior and another man are accused of shooting into a crowd of people at Dunham Park last August. One person died and three others were injured. Burks was arrested in South Carolina in November...
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The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquito populations in three South Dakota counties
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquito populations in three South Dakota counties, but so far, there aren't any human infections being reported. The South Dakota Health Department rates the risk for humans as moderate. You can protect yourself by limiting your exposure - espec...
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We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls. The School board opted out of state tax limits to deal with a budget shortfall. Without the opt out, the district would need to cut 15-million dollars in spending next year. Some residents are circulating petitions to for...
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Options are narrowing for a site for a new South Dakota men's penitentiary.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The clock is ticking and options are narrowing in the search for a site for a new South Dakota men's penitentiary. The Project Prison Task Force heads into its last scheduled meeting tomorrow, with proposed sites remaining in Sioux Falls, Worthing and Mitchell. The lowest cost proposal c...
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In Iowa local small businesses will have the opportunity to get their products on to Hy Vee shelves
WEST DES MOINES, IA (KELO.com) It's an opportunity for small businesses to link up with one of the leading grocers in the region. Hy Vee is hosting its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit in West Des Moines in September. The company will select 80 small businesses to be a part of the summit. Adriana Johnson of Hy Vee...
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We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls. The School board opted out of state tax limits to deal with a budget shortfall. Without the opt out, the district would need to cut 15-million dollars in spending next year. Some residents are circulating petitions to for...
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Options are narrowing for a site for a new South Dakota men's penitentiary.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The clock is ticking and options are narrowing in the search for a site for a new South Dakota men's penitentiary. The Project Prison Task Force heads into its last scheduled meeting tomorrow, with proposed sites remaining in Sioux Falls, Worthing and Mitchell. The lowest cost proposal c...
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Sioux Falls may be moving closer to hosting a proposed new men's prison
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls may be moving closer to hosting a proposed new men's prison as other communities reject the idea in their areas. State Representative Greg Jamison led City Council members on a tour of potential sites in the city this week. They agree the site near the current penitentiary is...
Jul 03, 2025
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City of Sioux Falls wants residents to cover credit card fees for services
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- You're likely to face some extra fees if you use a card to pay the city of Sioux Falls for services. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says it's time for residents to cover those fees rather than the city because of budget constraints. The City Council will consider an ordinance to m...
Jul 03, 2025
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Two Florida murder suspects are behind bars after being captured in South Dakota.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Two Florida murder suspects are behind bars after being captured in South Dakota. Devon Collymore was arrested in Sioux Falls, while Moises Ramirez was arrested in Yankton after the U-S Marshals Service received a tip that he was in the area. They're wanted for the June 2024 killing of a...
Jul 02, 2025
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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

Skyforce make it 6 in a row at home
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Skyforce routed the Texas Legends Thursday evening 125 to 107 - making a season-high sixth-straight victory at the Sanford Pentagon.
Feb 28, 2025

Pirates crush Twins in exhibition game
FORT MEYERS, FL (KELO.c0m) -- Pablo Lopez struggled in his first Spring Training start during a 12-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Lee Health Sports Complex on Thursday. Lopez was charged with the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits in just two innings of work. Matt Wallner drove in Minnesota's only r...
Feb 28, 2025
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A murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly one year later, a murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges. Lamont Burks, Junior and another man are accused of shooting into a crowd of people at Dunham Park last August. One person died and three others were injured. Burks was arrested in South Carolina in November...
A few minutes ago
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The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquito populations in three South Dakota counties
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquito populations in three South Dakota counties, but so far, there aren't any human infections being reported. The South Dakota Health Department rates the risk for humans as moderate. You can protect yourself by limiting your exposure - espec...
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A new South Dakota law aims to limit kids' access to books with sexual content.
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A new South Dakota law aims to limit kids' access to books with sexual content. It requires schools and public libraries to restrict material deemed harmful to minors. Sioux Falls Republican Representative Bethany Soye sponsored the bill. She says it's about protecting children, not censorin...
Jul 02, 2025
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Minnesota State Trooper Mollie McClure has died in an off-duty accident
WAUBAY, SD (KELO.com) -- Minnesota state trooper Mollie McClure has died in an off-duty accident at Waubay Lake. Her body was recovered Monday morning after authorities responded to a report of a possible drowning Sunday afternoon. Authorities are still investigating.
Jul 02, 2025

Former state employee stole nearly 1.8-million dollars over a period of 13 years
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- She methodically stole nearly 1.8-million dollars over a period of 13 years. Former state employee Lonna Carroll now faces 13 years in prison. Attorney General Marty Jackley says, despite the evidence against her, Carroll didn't accept full responsibility for her actions. Part of her sentenc...
Jul 02, 2025
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Pakistan confiscates 18 lions kept as pets in crackdown after attack
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -Eighteen lions kept illegally as pets have been confiscated in Pakistan's Punjab region, authorities said on Monday as they launched a crackdown after one escaped from a house and attacked a woman and two children. The woman...
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Trump to terminate deportation protection for thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans in U.S
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration will terminate deportation protections for thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans in the U.S., according to Federal Register notices posted on Monday, part of a broad effort by the president to strip lega...
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Camp Mystic says 27 campers, counselors dead in Texas flooding
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EU countries seek more cuts to deforestation rules, letter shows
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