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Governor Rhoden is continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Governor Rhoden is making the rounds again today. He's continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls. The Governor will stop by the Noon Sertoma Club, which provides hearing screenings for thousands of elementary students. He will also attend the Chabad Jewish Community Center Groundbreak...
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South Dakota health officials stopped a measles spike earlier in the summer
(Pierre, SD) -- Quick action from South Dakota health officials to stop a measles spike earlier this summer appears to be working. After 12 confirmed cases between May and June was a sharp jump from zero in recent years, the Department of Health ramped up contact tracing, vaccination checks, and public awareness. Since...
23h ago
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in Sioux Falls jurors hear key evidence in the Justin Rackley murder trial
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- The Sioux Falls triple murder trial intensifies as jurors hear key evidence in the case against Justin Rackley. He's accused of killing three people and hurting two others last summer. Yesterday, a lead detective testified that Rackley had one of the victim's phones on him when arrested. A forensic...
23h ago

Federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation
(Rosebud, SD) -- After six years of unanswered questions, a federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation. His cousin, Dillion Millard, has admitted to killing him in 2019 and later setting his body on fire to destroy evidence. Dillion says he and his girlfriend...
23h ago
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Sioux Falls broke ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Sioux Falls takes a big step Tuesday as it breaks ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center. The Chabad Jewish Community Center will serve as a synagogue, a place for learning, and a space for social gatherings. Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz says it's a much-needed resource for the stat...
23h ago
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Governor Rhoden is continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Governor Rhoden is making the rounds again today. He's continuing his Open for Opportunity Tour in Sioux Falls. The Governor will stop by the Noon Sertoma Club, which provides hearing screenings for thousands of elementary students. He will also attend the Chabad Jewish Community Center Groundbreak...
22h ago

Sioux Falls broke ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Sioux Falls takes a big step Tuesday as it breaks ground on South Dakota's first-ever Jewish community center. The Chabad Jewish Community Center will serve as a synagogue, a place for learning, and a space for social gatherings. Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz says it's a much-needed resource for the stat...
23h ago

Sioux Falls Little League is heading back to the World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team is headed back to the Little League World Series. They shut out North Dakota on Friday to represent the Midwest in Williamsport, PA. It's the team's second straight trip to the series, and fourth overall. Their first game is Thursday.
Aug 11, 2025

Sioux Falls Police arrested a man who violated parole with a shooting incident in Rapid City
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are being credited with ending a dangerous parole violation that began last week in Rapid City with a shooting incident. Kenneth Norman was described as armed and dangerous by Rapid City Police. He's accused of breaking into an East-side home and stealing a truck early...
Aug 11, 2025
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Four men arrested due to a sting operation at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, SD (KELO.com) -- A sex sting operation operated by several law enforcement agencies during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has netted the arrests of four men. They were attempting to meet with a person they thought was a 14-year old girl for sex who turned out to be an undercover law officer. They've all been c...
Aug 11, 2025
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Sioux Falls Little League is heading back to the World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team is headed back to the Little League World Series. They shut out North Dakota on Friday to represent the Midwest in Williamsport, PA. It's the team's second straight trip to the series, and fourth overall. Their first game is Thursday.
Aug 11, 2025

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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South Dakota health officials stopped a measles spike earlier in the summer
(Pierre, SD) -- Quick action from South Dakota health officials to stop a measles spike earlier this summer appears to be working. After 12 confirmed cases between May and June was a sharp jump from zero in recent years, the Department of Health ramped up contact tracing, vaccination checks, and public awareness. Since...
23h ago
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in Sioux Falls jurors hear key evidence in the Justin Rackley murder trial
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- The Sioux Falls triple murder trial intensifies as jurors hear key evidence in the case against Justin Rackley. He's accused of killing three people and hurting two others last summer. Yesterday, a lead detective testified that Rackley had one of the victim's phones on him when arrested. A forensic...
23h ago

Federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation
(Rosebud, SD) -- After six years of unanswered questions, a federal court filing is revealing what happened to 15-year-old Alize Millard on the Rosebud Reservation. His cousin, Dillion Millard, has admitted to killing him in 2019 and later setting his body on fire to destroy evidence. Dillion says he and his girlfriend...
23h ago
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An active shooter scare in Sisseton Thursday morning ends peacefully
(Sisseton, SD) -- An active shooter scare in Sisseton Thursday morning ends peacefully after a tense standoff. Police from multiple agencies responded to reports of gunfire at the Sisseton/North Housing area. They say a man fired several shots and hit another man once through a wall. The victim was treated at the scene...
Aug 08, 2025
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South Dakota nonprofit continues to fight opioid overdoses
(Sturgis, SD) -- One South Dakota nonprofit continues to fight opioid overdoses by placing naloxone distribution boxes across the state. Since May of last year, Emily's Hope has installed these life-saving kits in public spots -- from Sioux Falls to Rapid City, Pine Ridge Reservation, and now Sturgis. The boxes include...
Aug 08, 2025
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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures at record highs on September rate cut expectations
(Reuters) -Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes were pinned at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by increasing confidence that the Federal Reserve could restart its monetary policy easing cycle next month. Signs that U.S. taxes on import...
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Trump to visit Kennedy Center, announce names of 2025 honorees
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To stay on weight-loss drugs, US patients cut doses and maybe vacations
By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -Doctors advise most patients on GLP-1 obesity drugs such as Wegovy and Zepbound to stay on them to keep the weight off, but as more U.S. insurers restrict coverage people are trimming costs by stretching doses or forgoing ex...
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