SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- More inmates, more released prisoners in the city, and higher crime numbers. Those are some of the "beneath the surface" stats tied to hosting a new men's penitentiary. Attorney General Marty Jackley says those stats will be center stage at a forum at the Washington Pavilion la...

BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- A recently fired Brookings Principal plans to take legal action, saying he was forced to resign or be terminated. Justin Stanley is also winning support from parents and students, who have defended him at a recent school board meeting. Stanley calls the firing process unfair and lacking tr...

WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hasn't announced he's running for reelection yet...and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official ca...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a surge in tick bites in South Dakota and across the Midwest this summer. Emergency departments say it's one of the busiest peak seasons for tick bites in recent years, according to a report by Northern Plains news. Health experts say the pattern matches a broaders national trend...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota is teaming up with federal immigration officials to crack down on violent criminals and drug dealers. Attorney General Marty Jackly says ICE has agreed to partner with the state's Division of Criminal Investigation. A new task force will allow specially trained DCI agents to enfo...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- More inmates, more released prisoners in the city, and higher crime numbers. Those are some of the "beneath the surface" stats tied to hosting a new men's penitentiary. Attorney General Marty Jackley says those stats will be center stage at a forum at the Washington Pavilion la...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sanaa's Restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls is doing its part to help flood victims in Texas. The restaurant held a fundraiser brunch yesterday, with all proceeds going to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen is already in Texas serving hot meals to families in need.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota Penitentiary inmate is pleading not guilty in the overdose death of a fellow prisoner. 21-year-old Manarion Fuse is accused of giving Anthony Richards the synthetic drug K2. Richards died shortly after taking the drug. Fuse is scheduled to stand trial in October. Four inm...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Murder and manslaughter charges have been added for a Sioux Falls man accused in the recent death of a woman. 45-year-old Jubal Rattler is accused of pushing Doris High Elk off a retaining wall under a downtown bridge. She later died of her injuries.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council will consider new rules to tighten controls on where alcohol can be consumed. They'll vote on an ordinance tonight that would ban drinking or even holding an open alcohol container in places like Phillips Avenue Plaza and Falls Park. Licensed events and certa...

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...

WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds hasn't announced he's running for reelection yet...and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official ca...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a surge in tick bites in South Dakota and across the Midwest this summer. Emergency departments say it's one of the busiest peak seasons for tick bites in recent years, according to a report by Northern Plains news. Health experts say the pattern matches a broaders national trend...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota is teaming up with federal immigration officials to crack down on violent criminals and drug dealers. Attorney General Marty Jackly says ICE has agreed to partner with the state's Division of Criminal Investigation. A new task force will allow specially trained DCI agents to enfo...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The affordable care act is about to become unaffordable. That's the opinion of Nikki Gronli, former State Director for USDA Rural Development, who wrote a guest column in the Dakota Scout. She says the enhanced premium tax credits that lower monthly premiums will disappear. Gronli says ...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota lawmakers will tackle the question of a new men's prison in September. Governor Larry Rhoden called a special session of the legislature for September 23rd to approve the location and funding for the facility. That follows the unanimous decision by the Project Prison Reset Task F...

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