RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- It will be the next 20 years in Federal prison for a ringleader in a major methamphetamine drug organization on the Pine Ridge Reservation. 51 year old Casey Lopez of Nebraska was sentenced to the term after pleading guilty earlier this year. She was a ringleader who set prices, organized...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls family escaped a mobile home fire without injury early Thursday morning. The fire happened at about five this morning in a mobile home park along Western Avenue near I-229. Sioux Falls fire and Rescue responded with five fire trucks and two support vehicles, knocking down t...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Now that you're done with your taxes, you may be looking for a safe way to dispose of some old records. The South Dakota Better Business Bureau is teaming up with Crime Stoppers to make that happen. This Saturday, you can take boxes and bags of records to four locations in Sioux Falls to...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls restaurant owner is giving away about 26-hundred chickens. Gabriel Rivero, owner of the Argentinian restaurant Tarquin, says he wants to give back to the community that has supported him, adding that helping those in need is the way he was raised. The chickens will be distr...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Thursday appears to mark the beginning of the Governor's race in South Dakota. State House Speaker Jon Hansen confirms he'll announce his candidacy this evening, along with Lieutenant Governor running mate, Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems of Canton. The race will be different starting th...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls family escaped a mobile home fire without injury early Thursday morning. The fire happened at about five this morning in a mobile home park along Western Avenue near I-229. Sioux Falls fire and Rescue responded with five fire trucks and two support vehicles, knocking down t...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Now that you're done with your taxes, you may be looking for a safe way to dispose of some old records. The South Dakota Better Business Bureau is teaming up with Crime Stoppers to make that happen. This Saturday, you can take boxes and bags of records to four locations in Sioux Falls to...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls restaurant owner is giving away about 26-hundred chickens. Gabriel Rivero, owner of the Argentinian restaurant Tarquin, says he wants to give back to the community that has supported him, adding that helping those in need is the way he was raised. The chickens will be distr...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls is working to develop the next generation of landscaping professionals. Area high school students with an interest in horticulture can enroll now in a special summer program that offers college credit and hands-on learning, all while they earn mo...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- You may soon be paying more to fund road projects if you live in Minnehaha County. County Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras is recommending the first increase in the county wheel tax in 30 years. Maras says a lot has changed in that time. The proposed increase would cost an extra four d...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

RAPID CITY, SD (KELO.com) -- It will be the next 20 years in Federal prison for a ringleader in a major methamphetamine drug organization on the Pine Ridge Reservation. 51 year old Casey Lopez of Nebraska was sentenced to the term after pleading guilty earlier this year. She was a ringleader who set prices, organized...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Thursday appears to mark the beginning of the Governor's race in South Dakota. State House Speaker Jon Hansen confirms he'll announce his candidacy this evening, along with Lieutenant Governor running mate, Speaker Pro Tempore Karla Lems of Canton. The race will be different starting th...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- The Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Habitat Supporter Decal, featuring Grassy Draw by South Dakota artist Brent Beal. This special-edition decal will be available to individuals who donate $10 or more to the Second Century Habitat Fund through Go...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed the new commissioner for the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Bill Even of Tea currently serves as the CEO of the National Pork Board in Des Moines, and served in a number of state government positions under former Governor Mike Rounds. Rhoden cal...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Chalk up another victory for opponents of Summit Carbon Solution's proposed Carbon Capture pipeline in South Dakota. Brian Jorde, the attorney for those opponents, told the Public Utilities commission some of his clients have declared they will never sign an easement for Summit to bury the pip...

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