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SD 2nd in nation for number of bird flu cases
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Bird flu is taking a heavy toll on South Dakota poultry farms. The state ranks second in the nation for outbreaks according to a report by South Dakota News Watch. More than six-million birds have died or been destroyed due to the outbreak. State health officials say the bird flu is also lik...
22h ago
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Lawmakers waiting to hear Governor's ideas on property tax relief
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota lawmakers are waiting to hear what Governor Larry Rhoden has in mind to provide property tax relief. Legislators passed a bill this year to limit property valuation assessments over the next five years, but admit that doesn't reduce property taxes. Republican Representative Karla...
22h ago

Death row inmate loses appeal
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Death Row inmate has lost his most recent appeal as he fights his death sentence. Briley Piper was convicted of torturing and killing Chester Poage near Spearfish 25 years ago. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Piper has refused to take responsibility or show remorse for...
23h ago
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Coroner waiting for lab results in death investigation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are waiting for a ruling from the county coroner on the death of a 36-year old man on the city's south side from earlier this month. It's possible the case could become the city's third homicide investigation of the year. Information Officer Sam Clemens says the detect...
23h ago

Sen. Rounds calls for Violent Crime Reduction Commission for reservations
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hopes the Trump Administration will be more responsive in efforts to reduce crime on reservations. The Senator says the Biden Administration didn't respond to his calls for a Violent Crime Reduction Commission, which has support from tribal leaders. He says some tribes...
23h ago
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Coroner waiting for lab results in death investigation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are waiting for a ruling from the county coroner on the death of a 36-year old man on the city's south side from earlier this month. It's possible the case could become the city's third homicide investigation of the year. Information Officer Sam Clemens says the detect...
23h ago

Lawsuit filed in tragic toddler death at Sioux Falls hotel
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The family of a toddler who fell from a Sioux Falls hotel window is suing the owner and management companies nearly a year later. The 19-month-old boy, Madden Hein, died after falling three stories from a window at Clubhouse Hotel and Suites last April. A new federal lawsuit filed earlier ...
Mar 21, 2025
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Road construction season about to begin
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Spring officially begins this coming weekend, and with it, the "other" season - road construction. It will be a big road construction year in Sioux Falls, especially on the edges of the city. The largest project is at Arrowhead and Veterans Parkways on the city's east side. Ci...
Mar 19, 2025

State and local officials go to work to help displaced Cimpl employees
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) -- Yankton officials are wasting no time in providing help for the former employees of Cimpl meats. The Cimpl plant is being closed, putting nearly 300 workers in the unemployment line. State and local agencies are teaming up to host a job and resource fair next Tuesday.
Mar 19, 2025
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Police searching for suspects in kidnapping and homicide cases
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are still searching for one of the main suspects in last week's kidnapping of a one year old boy. Javion Bluebird was abducted at gunpoint from his Grandmother's home Thursday night. Two females were arrested when the infant was found unharmed in an apartment Friday af...
Mar 17, 2025
Local Sports

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

Twins blank Tigers in spring matchup
LAKELAND, FL (KELO.com) -- The Minnesota Twins held the Detroit Tigers to two hits during a 4-0 Spring Training victory at Publix Field. Andrew Morris earned his first win of the Spring after tossing two no-hit innings. DaShawn Keirsey, Allan Cerda, and Rubel Cespedes all homered in the victory. Minnesota improved t...
Feb 27, 2025

Vikings top NFL players survey again
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KELO.com) -- The Minnesota Vikings are continuing to live the good life. The NFL Players Association released its annual survey yesterday, and the Vikings finished second in the league for a second-straight season. The report cards grade organizations on several factors including practice facilities,...
Feb 27, 2025

Sioux Falls entrepreneur ready for football
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Are you ready for some football? One local entrepreneur is ready, too! Sioux Falls native Gio Oromo is mixing his love of sports history with his business mind. Oromo, a Senior Marketing major at USD has opened his business "Cosy Thrifts". He specializes in sports merchandise l...
Aug 10, 2024
State News

SD 2nd in nation for number of bird flu cases
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Bird flu is taking a heavy toll on South Dakota poultry farms. The state ranks second in the nation for outbreaks according to a report by South Dakota News Watch. More than six-million birds have died or been destroyed due to the outbreak. State health officials say the bird flu is also lik...
22h ago
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Lawmakers waiting to hear Governor's ideas on property tax relief
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota lawmakers are waiting to hear what Governor Larry Rhoden has in mind to provide property tax relief. Legislators passed a bill this year to limit property valuation assessments over the next five years, but admit that doesn't reduce property taxes. Republican Representative Karla...
22h ago

Death row inmate loses appeal
RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Death Row inmate has lost his most recent appeal as he fights his death sentence. Briley Piper was convicted of torturing and killing Chester Poage near Spearfish 25 years ago. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Piper has refused to take responsibility or show remorse for...
23h ago
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Sen. Rounds calls for Violent Crime Reduction Commission for reservations
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hopes the Trump Administration will be more responsive in efforts to reduce crime on reservations. The Senator says the Biden Administration didn't respond to his calls for a Violent Crime Reduction Commission, which has support from tribal leaders. He says some tribes...
23h ago

Voter group ready to circulate petitions on Constitutional Amendment process
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- We could see a ballot referendum dealing with ballot measures on constitutional amendments. A group called the Voter Defense Association is expected to launch a campaign petition today to refer a bill passed by the South Dakota Legislature. The bill would change requirements for placing ...
Mar 21, 2025
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US Senator asks for probe on whether China is trying to thwart US spectrum efforts
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz on Tuesday asked U.S Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to investigate if China is covertly working to prevent Congress from extending authority to auction ...
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By Nathan Layne and Tim Reid (Reuters) -Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the Social Security Administration, said on Tuesday he had not spoken with anyone about the possibility of privatizing the agency. "I've never thought ...
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