SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The State of the City is strong, but there are headwinds on the horizon. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken says among the challenges are federal and state budget cuts and a new property tax relief plan that will cost the city about 25-million dollars a year. The Mayor says that will transl...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Three people from the Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Sioux Falls who were arrested on federal immigration charges, have been released on bond. They include the restaurant's owner, manager, and a third person. They allegedly employed and harbored undocumented workers over the past decade while...

PARMELEE, SD (KELO,com) -- A five-thousand dollar reward is being offered for information on a missing Rosebud woman. 22-year old Savannah Standing Bear was last seen in Parmelee on march 24th. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is partnering with federal, state and local law enforcement in the search. Standing Bear was wearin...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- He's a high-risk offender who's about to go free from prison. 43-year old Moises Aguilar-Hernandez has served his entire sentence and will be released from the Penitentiary in Sioux Falls this Thursday. He was sentenced for sexual contact with a child under the age of 16 in the Huron area, an...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Summit Carbon Solutions has less than two weeks to offer a plan on how it moves forward on building a carbon capture pipeline through South Dakota. The Public Utilities Commission denied Summit's request for an indefinite suspension of is permit application to build the line. The company is t...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The State of the City is strong, but there are headwinds on the horizon. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken says among the challenges are federal and state budget cuts and a new property tax relief plan that will cost the city about 25-million dollars a year. The Mayor says that will transl...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Three people from the Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Sioux Falls who were arrested on federal immigration charges, have been released on bond. They include the restaurant's owner, manager, and a third person. They allegedly employed and harbored undocumented workers over the past decade while...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The owners of the Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Sioux Falls restaurant face potential deportation after their arrest for allegedly harboring illegal workers. The government views them as a flight risk, and is arguing in court to keep them in custody. They're accused of housing illegal imm...

DELL RAPIDS,SD (KELO.com) -- Leaving your shotgun in the trunk of your car can lead to trouble - a lesson learned the hard way for a Dell Rapids High School student. A drug-sniffing dog that was part of a routine lockdown drill held on Thursday alerted authorities to the problem. School officials believe the student...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A good mentor can make the difference between time behind bars or a life well-lived. That is a message Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum champions whenever he can. Friday morning he was working to recruit coaches for the city's neighborhood soccer program. By the way, the chief practices...

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...

PARMELEE, SD (KELO,com) -- A five-thousand dollar reward is being offered for information on a missing Rosebud woman. 22-year old Savannah Standing Bear was last seen in Parmelee on march 24th. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is partnering with federal, state and local law enforcement in the search. Standing Bear was wearin...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- He's a high-risk offender who's about to go free from prison. 43-year old Moises Aguilar-Hernandez has served his entire sentence and will be released from the Penitentiary in Sioux Falls this Thursday. He was sentenced for sexual contact with a child under the age of 16 in the Huron area, an...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Summit Carbon Solutions has less than two weeks to offer a plan on how it moves forward on building a carbon capture pipeline through South Dakota. The Public Utilities Commission denied Summit's request for an indefinite suspension of is permit application to build the line. The company is t...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Another guilty plea in a fraud case involving a state employee. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Renee Strong of Springfield has pleaded guilty to four forgery-related charges. She was accused of falsifying food service inspection reports so she could be paid for work she never performed w...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Schools across the country are being warned they could lose federal education funding if they maintain DEI programs. They have to sign a letter of assurance by April 13th to avoid the loss of funds. State Education Secretary Joe Graves hasn't said how South Dakota will respond. Minnesota and...

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