Top News Stories

Fears of foul play are rising as rescuers search for 29-year-old Jamie White near Flandreau.
FLANDREAU, SD (KELO.com) -- Fears of foul play are rising as rescuers search for 29-year-old Jamie White near Flandreau. She may have fallen into the Big Sioux River, but family members say she posted troubling messages online before vanishing. Authorities are asking people to stay away from the Flandreau Dam as they...
5h ago

Investigation is underway of an officer involved shooting that happened in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon
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...
6h ago

Chances are strong Sioux Falls will remain home to the men's state penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chances are strong Sioux Falls will remain home to the men's state penitentiary. The Project Prison Reset Task force voted Tuesday to recommend construction of a new 15-hundred bed prison in northeast Sioux Falls, with a 650-million dollar price cap. Task Force chair, Lieutenant Governor...
6h ago
michael scott / CC

Ambulance contracts are being called into question in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A no-bid contract for ambulance service in Sioux Falls is being called into question. City Councilor Curt Soehl says the ambulance contract has historically been competitive. He was surprised when City Health Director Joe Kippley announced plans to award the contract to the current provi...
6h ago
Paul Long / CC

Early morning fire caused damage to a house near Augustana University
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An early morning fire caused heavy smoke damage to a home near Augustana University. Fire fighters found smoke and fire on the backside of the home when they arrived at about 4:15 Wednesday morning. Crews quickly doused the flames, while other teams made sure there weren't any occupants ...
6h ago
Local News

Chances are strong Sioux Falls will remain home to the men's state penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chances are strong Sioux Falls will remain home to the men's state penitentiary. The Project Prison Reset Task force voted Tuesday to recommend construction of a new 15-hundred bed prison in northeast Sioux Falls, with a 650-million dollar price cap. Task Force chair, Lieutenant Governor...
6h ago
michael scott / CC

Ambulance contracts are being called into question in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A no-bid contract for ambulance service in Sioux Falls is being called into question. City Councilor Curt Soehl says the ambulance contract has historically been competitive. He was surprised when City Health Director Joe Kippley announced plans to award the contract to the current provi...
6h ago
Paul Long / CC

Early morning fire caused damage to a house near Augustana University
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An early morning fire caused heavy smoke damage to a home near Augustana University. Fire fighters found smoke and fire on the backside of the home when they arrived at about 4:15 Wednesday morning. Crews quickly doused the flames, while other teams made sure there weren't any occupants ...
6h ago

Two possible sites found north of Sioux Falls for the new men's penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Project Prison Reset task force are back at work, trying to reach a consensus on the site and cost of a new men's penitentiary. Today's meeting is the last scheduled, as the task force works on a set of recommendations for a special session of the state legislature. Committee member,...
Jul 08, 2025
Boytaro1428 / Depositphotos.com

We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- We may be headed to the polls over school funding in Sioux Falls. The School board opted out of state tax limits to deal with a budget shortfall. Without the opt out, the district would need to cut 15-million dollars in spending next year. Some residents are circulating petitions to for...
Jul 07, 2025
Local Sports

Investigation is underway of an officer involved shooting that happened in Sioux Falls on Monday afternoon
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...
6h ago

The Chairman of the Federal Commications Commission is in Sioux Falls this week
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...
Jul 03, 2025
kwanchaidp / Depositphotos.com

Surveillance video has identified two suspects from the evening shooting on Sunday
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...
Jun 30, 2025
zeferli@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

University of South Dakota will benefit from the House v. NCAA lawsuit settlement
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...
Jun 18, 2025

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
State News

Fears of foul play are rising as rescuers search for 29-year-old Jamie White near Flandreau.
FLANDREAU, SD (KELO.com) -- Fears of foul play are rising as rescuers search for 29-year-old Jamie White near Flandreau. She may have fallen into the Big Sioux River, but family members say she posted troubling messages online before vanishing. Authorities are asking people to stay away from the Flandreau Dam as they...
5h ago

Senate majority leader John Thune says the Big Beautiful Bill was the toughest legislation he has ever worked on
WASHINGTON, DC (KELO.com) -- It took nearly a year of work and was the toughest legislation Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he has ever worked on. Senator Thune marshaled the "One-Big Beautiful bill" through the U-S Senate, an intense, months-long effort, but he says it was worth it. He says it preve...
Jul 08, 2025

South Dakota State Representative Logan Manhart received backlash for offensive tweet.
ABERDEEN, SD (KELO.com) -- A controversial Independence Day post by a South Dakota lawmaker is generating some political fireworks. State Representative Logan Manhart posted a photo with a caption saying "It's white boy summer and the boys are back in charge." Democratic House leaders call it harmful and di...
Jul 08, 2025
The search for a missing person is on hold near Flandreau because of high water and strong currents.
FLANDREAU, SD (KELO.com) -- The search for a missing person is on hold near Flandreau because of high water and strong currents. There was a report early Saturday morning of a person in the water near the Flandreau Dam on the Big Sioux River. Recent rains in the area have created dangerous conditions on the river, so...
Jul 07, 2025

A murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly one year later, a murder suspect is back in Sioux Falls to face charges. Lamont Burks, Junior and another man are accused of shooting into a crowd of people at Dunham Park last August. One person died and three others were injured. Burks was arrested in South Carolina in November...
Jul 07, 2025
Gorodenkoff / Depositphotos.com
Quick Links
Station Blogs
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Please LIKE and SHARE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment!
Jul 03, 2025
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Please LIKE and SHARE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment!
Jul 02, 2025
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Please LIKE and SHARE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment!
Jul 01, 2025
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage
Monday, June 30, 2025 - Please LIKE and SHARE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment!
Jun 30, 2025
The Fourth Hour with Greg Belfrage
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Please LIKE and SHARE! More common sense from KELO's Doctor of Discernment!
Jun 27, 2025
National News
US Senate votes to confirm long-time Republic CEO to head FAA
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted 53 to 43 to approve long-time Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration. Bedford, the former head of the regional air carrier that operates nearly 1,000...
A few minutes ago
More than 2,000 senior employees expected to depart from NASA, Politico reports
(Reuters) -Around 2,145 senior-ranking employees at the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Adminstration are set to leave under a push to shed staff, Politico reported on Wednesday citing documents obtained by the news outlet. Most employees leaving a...
A few minutes ago
US emergency agency FEMA should be 'eliminated as it exists today,' Noem says
(Reuters) -The Federal Emergency Management Agency should be eliminated in its current form and reconfigured to respond more effectively to natural disasters, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a meeting on reforming FEMA on Wednesday...
A few minutes ago
US Supreme Court declines to let Florida enforce immigration crackdown
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court maintained on Wednesday a judicial block on a Republican-crafted Florida law that makes it a crime for immigrants in the United States illegally to enter the state. The justices denied a reque...
A few minutes ago
US judge dismisses some claims in Uber sexual assault lawsuits
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -The federal judge overseeing more than 2,300 lawsuits seeking to hold Uber liable to passengers who were sexually assaulted or harassed by drivers dismissed some key claims in the nationwide litigation. U.S. District Judg...
2h ago
Events
Station Galleries
11
Photos
Photos
Sioux Falls Day at The Capitol 2-19-2025 in Pierre
5 months ago
8
Photos
Photos
Memorial Day Storm 2022
3 years ago
6
Photos
Photos
Ag Appreciation Day 2023 Sioux Empire Fair
2 years ago