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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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