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Townhome fire displaces several families
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An early morning fire displaced several people from their homes in central Sioux Falls Friday morning, but thankfully, there weren't any serious injuries. A number of Townhome tenants were trapped on a balcony when firefighters arrived about about 4:45am. They were quickly rescued and th...
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Drug smuggling ring busted at penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Department of Corrections has busted a drug-smuggling ring at the state penitentiary. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko says an internal investigation involving the Division of Criminal Investigation identified and stopped the drug smuggling, which she says was tied to three inmate o...
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Multiple inmate assaults in Penitentiary - gang involvement suspected
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is examining reports of multiple assaults involving inmates at the state Penitentiary in Sioux Falls this week. Attorney General Marty Jackley says there's evidence of gang involvement, and says the cases will be prosecuted fully. The a...
May 29, 2025

Coalition forms to fight Medicaid cuts
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Battle lines are being drawn over the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by the U-S House last week, and those lines run right through South Dakota. A group called the "Hands Off Medicaid" Coalition launched with a news conference Thursday morning. Ben Hanson of th...
May 29, 2025

Former gubernatorial candidate to announce candidacy for Mayor's office
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- New developments in the race for Mayor in Sioux Falls. Democratic state Senator Jamie Smith will officially join the race this coming weekend. Republican Representative Greg Jamison is also considering a run. Current Mayor Paul TenHaken is term-limited, and can't run for another term.
May 29, 2025
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Townhome fire displaces several families
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An early morning fire displaced several people from their homes in central Sioux Falls Friday morning, but thankfully, there weren't any serious injuries. A number of Townhome tenants were trapped on a balcony when firefighters arrived about about 4:45am. They were quickly rescued and th...
7h ago

Multiple inmate assaults in Penitentiary - gang involvement suspected
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is examining reports of multiple assaults involving inmates at the state Penitentiary in Sioux Falls this week. Attorney General Marty Jackley says there's evidence of gang involvement, and says the cases will be prosecuted fully. The a...
May 29, 2025

Former gubernatorial candidate to announce candidacy for Mayor's office
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- New developments in the race for Mayor in Sioux Falls. Democratic state Senator Jamie Smith will officially join the race this coming weekend. Republican Representative Greg Jamison is also considering a run. Current Mayor Paul TenHaken is term-limited, and can't run for another term.
May 29, 2025

Mayor introduces incoming Siouxland Library Director
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Siouxland Libraries will soon have a new Director. Mayor Paul TenHaken introduced Alysia Boysen at a news conference this morning. She'll take over for Jody Fick, who's retiring next month. Boysen has been part of Siouxland Libraries for 20 years...having been hired by the woman she's re...
May 29, 2025

Opposition to proposed locations for new prison grows
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Local opposition is building against proposed sites for a new men's state penitentiary. Lincoln County residents packed the County Commission meeting room Tuesday night, voicing their opposition to all of the proposed sites in Lincoln County. Commissioners approved a compromise statement...
May 28, 2025
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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

Drug smuggling ring busted at penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Department of Corrections has busted a drug-smuggling ring at the state penitentiary. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko says an internal investigation involving the Division of Criminal Investigation identified and stopped the drug smuggling, which she says was tied to three inmate o...
7h ago
Steve Mays / CC

Coalition forms to fight Medicaid cuts
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Battle lines are being drawn over the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" passed by the U-S House last week, and those lines run right through South Dakota. A group called the "Hands Off Medicaid" Coalition launched with a news conference Thursday morning. Ben Hanson of th...
May 29, 2025

Aberdeen businessman announces candidacy for Governor
ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- All signs point to a crowded field for next year's race for the South Dakota Governor's Mansion. Toby Doeden made it official Wednesday night, announcing his candidacy in his hometown of Aberdeen. Doeden says he won't receive the 140-thousand dollar Governor's salary if elected, would refus...
May 29, 2025

Sales tax revenues running lower than projected
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- State sales tax revenues are falling short as the end of the budget year approaches. A slow economy and a recent sales tax cut are pulling revenues lower. Members of a governor-appointed panel are concerned that President Trump's push for tariffs could slow spending even more. Sales tax coll...
May 28, 2025
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Attorney General offers prison options requiring less money, location ideas
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Time is running short for the Governor's Project Prison Reset Task force to come up with answers. The Task Force will only meet two more times before being asked to make a recommendation on what and where to build a facility to ease overcrowding in the prison system. Attorney General Marty Ja...
May 28, 2025
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US approves environmental review for Michigan nuclear plant restart
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