PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- He calls it a deliberate decision to override legislative intent...and says South Dakota's poor are paying the price. State Representative Erik Muckey is upset about last week's decision to cut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families by ten percent. He says in light of the 63-million-dollar b...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A group that wants to do away with South Dakota's property tax is taking the initial steps to make it happen. They're proposing a transaction tax to replace the property tax. The transaction tax would be $1.50, and apply to all purchases except those under $15, which would be taxed ten percen...

DRAPER, SD (KELO.com) -- A Murdo fire department volunteer has died in an accident that happened as he responded to a large grass fire Saturday night. The Fire Tender he was driving left a road near Draper, rolled and he was thrown from the vehicle. His name is being withheld until family can be notified. Pierre and...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Officially there were no abortions in South Dakota last year...but a new report disputes the claim. According to the Northern Plains News, Guttmacher Institute data estimates 460 South Dakotans traveled out of state to obtain an abortion. Another estimated 350 received abortion pills by mail....

STURGIS, SD (KELO.com) -- The invitation is still open, but there's no indication on whether our nation's chief executive will head to Sturgis for this year's motorcycle rally. Senator Mike Rounds invited the president to join him at the Buffalo Chip Campground. Even if President Trump doesn't make it to the rally, S...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota based POET is making a name for itself in the field of global trade. The bioethanol producer ranks 15th in the nation for container exports this year. Most of its 40-thousand containers are filled with dried distiller's grains used in animal feed. The company could see even...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a new resource coming to Sioux Falls to help children with autism and developmental delays. Treehouse Nest therapy Services is a preschool setting that offers structured play and learning to guide kids to key milestones. The center will serve kids seven and under with in-home and...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The city of Sioux Falls is coming to grips with lower revenues from its two main sources. Mayor Paul TenHaken unveiled his budget proposal Thursday afternoon, noting that sales tax revenues are down, and a new property tax limitation law will hit future revenues. That means up to ten mil...

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A California man faces nearly 22 years in prison for selling meth and fentanyl in Sioux Falls. 34-year old Clarence Williams moved to Sioux Falls with the intent of selling the deadly drugs. He worked with a group that trafficked about 3 kilograms of fentanyl and over 20 pounds of meth.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- American Postal Workers Union members are warning about the possible privatization of the U.S Postal Service in a new TV ad. They say it could mean higher prices, longer wait times and more post office closures. Sioux Falls is seeing some of the effects, with 14 postal counters set to cl...

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...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- He calls it a deliberate decision to override legislative intent...and says South Dakota's poor are paying the price. State Representative Erik Muckey is upset about last week's decision to cut Temporary Assistance for Needy Families by ten percent. He says in light of the 63-million-dollar b...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A group that wants to do away with South Dakota's property tax is taking the initial steps to make it happen. They're proposing a transaction tax to replace the property tax. The transaction tax would be $1.50, and apply to all purchases except those under $15, which would be taxed ten percen...

DRAPER, SD (KELO.com) -- A Murdo fire department volunteer has died in an accident that happened as he responded to a large grass fire Saturday night. The Fire Tender he was driving left a road near Draper, rolled and he was thrown from the vehicle. His name is being withheld until family can be notified. Pierre and...

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Officially there were no abortions in South Dakota last year...but a new report disputes the claim. According to the Northern Plains News, Guttmacher Institute data estimates 460 South Dakotans traveled out of state to obtain an abortion. Another estimated 350 received abortion pills by mail....

STURGIS, SD (KELO.com) -- The invitation is still open, but there's no indication on whether our nation's chief executive will head to Sturgis for this year's motorcycle rally. Senator Mike Rounds invited the president to join him at the Buffalo Chip Campground. Even if President Trump doesn't make it to the rally, S...

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