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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...
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Feed South Dakota and other agencies are asking the state to make up for federal cuts
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- State lawmakers are watching over a budget that is being undermined by declining sales tax revenues. As they do they're receiving requests from agencies that are scrambling to keep their operations afloat as they deal with federal funding cuts. Feeding South Dakota is asking state lawmakers f...
4h ago

For a second straight year, South Dakota legislators are dealing with falling sales tax revenues
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- For a second straight year, South Dakota legislators are dealing with falling sales tax revenues following several years of plenty. Those revenues are the driver for the state budget. Economist Derek Johnson of the Bureau of finance and Management briefed the appropriations committee, noting ...
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Sioux Falls will host prison with help from the state
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is willing to do its part but will need help from the state if it becomes home to a proposed men's penitentiary. That was a consistent message at a forum yesterday from local officials ranging from the mayor, the Police Chief, local Sheriffs, and area legislators. The new pri...
7h ago

A jet trainer plane crashed near Granite Falls, Minnesota earlier this week
GRANITE FALLS, MN (KELO.com) -- A jet trainer crashed near Granite Falls, Minnesota earlier this week while on its way from Watertown to Wisconsin. A California man died and a Texas man was injured. Officials say the plane experienced engine issues before striking power lines while approaching the Granite Falls Airpo...
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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...
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The forum for the new men's penitentiary was held at Washington Pavillion
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- More inmates, more released prisoners in the city, and higher crime numbers. Those are some of the "beneath the surface" stats tied to hosting a new men's penitentiary. Attorney General Marty Jackley says those stats will be center stage at a forum at the Washington Pavilion la...
Jul 22, 2025

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.
Jul 21, 2025

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 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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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...
4h ago

Feed South Dakota and other agencies are asking the state to make up for federal cuts
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- State lawmakers are watching over a budget that is being undermined by declining sales tax revenues. As they do they're receiving requests from agencies that are scrambling to keep their operations afloat as they deal with federal funding cuts. Feeding South Dakota is asking state lawmakers f...
4h ago

For a second straight year, South Dakota legislators are dealing with falling sales tax revenues
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- For a second straight year, South Dakota legislators are dealing with falling sales tax revenues following several years of plenty. Those revenues are the driver for the state budget. Economist Derek Johnson of the Bureau of finance and Management briefed the appropriations committee, noting ...
5h ago
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Sioux Falls will host prison with help from the state
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is willing to do its part but will need help from the state if it becomes home to a proposed men's penitentiary. That was a consistent message at a forum yesterday from local officials ranging from the mayor, the Police Chief, local Sheriffs, and area legislators. The new pri...
7h ago

Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda.
WAKONDA, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota's hemp industry is showing signs of strength. The state already leads the nation in hemp production. Now, Dakota Hemp is building a new processing center near Wakonda. Dakota Hemp will turn the crop into fiber and other materials to be used in bioplastics and building supplies.
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US sues New York City to block laws it says impede immigration enforcement
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. government on Thursday sued New York City, seeking to block enforcement of several local laws its says are designed to impede its ability to enforce federal immigration laws. In a complaint filed in Brooklyn federal court, ...
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Trump EPA aims to repeal vehicle emission rules after revoking greenhouse gas endangerment finding
By Valerie Volcovici and David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines in the coming days after it ...
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Judge weighing disciplinary referral for DOJ lawyers in Venezuela deportations case
By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said on Thursday he may initiate disciplinary proceedings against Justice Department lawyers for their conduct in a lawsuit brought by Venezuelans challenging their removal to a Salv...
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FAA sees no mechanical issue with 787 Boeing fuel control unit after Air India crash
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (Reuters) -The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel contr...
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US Justice Department official meets with Epstein associate Maxwell, ABC says
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