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Opening weekend at the Sioux Empire Fair saw an increase in attendance
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- So far, so good for the Sioux Empire Fair. Opening weekend saw an increase in attendance. The cooler weather seems to have helped encourage the attendance boost. The fair runs through Saturday.
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Chick Fil-A to add another location in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chick-Fil-A will be spreading its wings in eastern Sioux Falls. A permit has been issued to build a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the 29-hundred block of East Arrowhead Parkway. It isn't known when the new store will be open for business.
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Police are investigating a truck that crashed into a house in Sioux Falls on Saturday Night
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a crash that involved a truck and a house Saturday night. The accident happened on South Euclid Avenue. No one was injured, but the suspect was taken into custody.
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Sioux Falls Little League squad advances in the Midwest Region Tournament
WHITESTOWN, IN (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League squad is advancing in the Midwest Region Tournament. They defeated Missouri in the second round and face Fargo in the Midwest semifinal on Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
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Project S.O.S will be giving backpacks and other school supplies to Sioux Falls students today
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Volunteers are working to help supply kids for the new school year. Project S.O.S. - Supply Our Students - will be giving away backpacks today. They were packed over the weekend with school supplies, and will be distributed at The Banquet. Those who are interested must register, and the...
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Opening weekend at the Sioux Empire Fair saw an increase in attendance
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- So far, so good for the Sioux Empire Fair. Opening weekend saw an increase in attendance. The cooler weather seems to have helped encourage the attendance boost. The fair runs through Saturday.
18h ago

Chick Fil-A to add another location in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chick-Fil-A will be spreading its wings in eastern Sioux Falls. A permit has been issued to build a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the 29-hundred block of East Arrowhead Parkway. It isn't known when the new store will be open for business.
18h ago
Mike Mozart / CC

Police are investigating a truck that crashed into a house in Sioux Falls on Saturday Night
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a crash that involved a truck and a house Saturday night. The accident happened on South Euclid Avenue. No one was injured, but the suspect was taken into custody.
18h ago

Sioux Falls Little League squad advances in the Midwest Region Tournament
WHITESTOWN, IN (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League squad is advancing in the Midwest Region Tournament. They defeated Missouri in the second round and face Fargo in the Midwest semifinal on Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
18h ago

Project S.O.S will be giving backpacks and other school supplies to Sioux Falls students today
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Volunteers are working to help supply kids for the new school year. Project S.O.S. - Supply Our Students - will be giving away backpacks today. They were packed over the weekend with school supplies, and will be distributed at The Banquet. Those who are interested must register, and the...
18h ago
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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
State News

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken in dispute with South Dakota state legislators
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The dispute between Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and state legislators over property tax reform shows no signs of letting up. The mayor is calling on residents who are unhappy with proposed cuts in service related to property tax limitations to contact their legislators. According to ...
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ACLU to take legal action against the South Dakota Secretary of State
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The ACLU is gearing up for legal action against the South Dakota Secretary of State's office. The office mistakenly revealed information that tied individuals to welfare programs when they registered to vote as they applied for those programs. The Secretary of State removed that data from its...
18h ago

Carbon Capture pipeline opponents have a new battle in South Dakota
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- They've been fighting to maintain their property rights for four years. Now, Carbon Capture pipeline opponents say the battle has taken a new turn. Their focus is a bill introduced by Congressman Dusty Johnson. The Congressman says it only affects Clean Water projects. Carbon pipeline o...
18h ago

A Sioux Falls woman faces DWI and other charges after crashing into oncoming traffic
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls woman faces DWI and other charges after crashing into oncoming traffic at 41st and Southeastern Wednesday. Police spokesman, Sergeant Aaron Benson says Jessica Norse was traveling at least 60-miles an hour when she piled into oncoming traffic. There were several open alcoho...
Aug 01, 2025
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Sioux Empire fair kicks off today
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Empire Fair kicks off today as the W-H Lyons Fairgrounds come to life. Vendors have been busy setting up all week. The parking lots are a bit soggy, so organizers recommend arriving early so you can park on the asphalt lots. One bonus this year...all of the concerts are free w...
Aug 01, 2025
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Japan sets record high temperatures, worries mount over rice crops
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, prompting the government to advise residents to stay indoors and promise steps to ease weather-related damage to rice crops. Rea...
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.73 strikes southern Iran, GFZ says
(Reuters) -A magnitude 5.73 earthquake struck southern Iran, on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Christophe...
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Hong Kong issues highest weather warning, as rains shut schools, courts and hospital wards
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong's weather bureau said its highest "black" rainstorm warning would remain in place until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, as heavy rains lashed the Asian financial hub, closing hospital wards, schools, and the jurisdiction's courts and...
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Border agents directed to stop deportations under Trump's asylum ban after court order, CBS News reports
By Christian Martinez (Reuters) -U.S. border agents were directed to stop deportations under President Donald Trump's asylum ban, CBS News reported Monday citing two unnamed Department of Homeland Security officials. The direction comes after a three-...
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White House preparing order to fine banks for dropping customers for political reasons, WSJ reports
(Reuters) -The White House is preparing an executive order that would fine banks for dropping customers for political reasons, directing regulators to investigate potential violations of credit, antitrust, and consumer protection laws by financial inst...
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