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Sanford Health to purchase Lewis Drug
Sanford Health is buying the largest locally owned pharmacy chain in South Dakota. Lewis has more than 60 locations across the region, and has been a household name for 80 years. Sanford and Lewis have partnered for more than 25 years, with 11 Sanford Clinics co-located with Lewis pharmacies. They also share ownership ...
Aug 29, 2025

Flags are at half-staff across South Dakota out of respect for the victims of the mass shooting in Minneapolis
Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state as a way of respecting the victims of this week's mass shooting in Minneapolis. They are to remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday. The shooting took place while the children prayed at a Catholic mass., which the Governor calls ho...
Aug 29, 2025
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A Sioux Falls woman is charged for making a terroristic threat
A Sioux Falls woman is in jail for allegedly threatening to shoot up the Minnehaha County Jail. Police found Emily Calvert just a few blocks away from the facility, with a BB gun in her car. She's charged with making a terroristic threat. Her bond is set at 500 dollars.
Aug 29, 2025
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A Sioux Falls man arrested on child pornography and drug charges
A 60-year-old Sioux Falls man has been arrested on child pornography and drug charges. William Tillman was arrested by the Divisoin of Criminal Investigation after an investigation by the state's Internet Crimes Against Children Task force. Attorney General Marty Jackley says if Tillman is convicted, he faces up to 55 ...
Aug 29, 2025
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South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds wants to use A.I to detect online threats
Following the deadly church shooting in Minneapolis, Senator Mike Rounds says it's time to begin using artificial intelligence to detect online threats. Rounds serves on the U.S Senate's Cybersecurity Subcommittee. He says many shooters leave digital warning signs, and AI could help law enforcement flag those threats s...
Aug 29, 2025
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Sanford Health to purchase Lewis Drug
Sanford Health is buying the largest locally owned pharmacy chain in South Dakota. Lewis has more than 60 locations across the region, and has been a household name for 80 years. Sanford and Lewis have partnered for more than 25 years, with 11 Sanford Clinics co-located with Lewis pharmacies. They also share ownership ...
Aug 29, 2025

A Sioux Falls woman is charged for making a terroristic threat
A Sioux Falls woman is in jail for allegedly threatening to shoot up the Minnehaha County Jail. Police found Emily Calvert just a few blocks away from the facility, with a BB gun in her car. She's charged with making a terroristic threat. Her bond is set at 500 dollars.
Aug 29, 2025
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A Sioux Falls man arrested on child pornography and drug charges
A 60-year-old Sioux Falls man has been arrested on child pornography and drug charges. William Tillman was arrested by the Divisoin of Criminal Investigation after an investigation by the state's Internet Crimes Against Children Task force. Attorney General Marty Jackley says if Tillman is convicted, he faces up to 55 ...
Aug 29, 2025
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Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue investigating an apartment fire
Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue is investigating a late-afternoon apartment fire on the city's southwest side. Crews found heavy smoke in a 3rd floor hallway of an apartment on Valhalla Boulevard when they arrived at about 4 yesterday afternoon. They extinguished the blaze within ten minutes. There were no injuries.
Aug 29, 2025

A Sioux Falls man arrested for an incident involving a knife
A 37 year old Sioux Falls man faces aggravated assault charges for an incident involving a knife. Marvin Runs Close is accused of chasing three victims who had been in his apartment...threatening them with a knife. Information Officer, Sergeant Aaron Benson says one of the victims went back to get a backpack she had le...
Aug 29, 2025
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The Sioux Falls Little League team dominated at the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- Maxen Snoozy was golden on the mound again last night, as the Sioux Falls Little League team blanked Washington 9-0 last night in the Little league World Series. He dominated with 14 strikeouts, including ten in a row. Sioux Falls scored eight two-out runs in the sixth to put the game a...
Aug 20, 2025

It was a tough night for the Sioux Falls team at the Little League World Series.
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- It was a tough night for the Sioux Falls team at the Little League World Series. Connecticut took them down 13-1 Monday night. The Series is a double-elimination tournament, so they get another chance Tuesday night. They take on Washington starting at 6pm Central
Aug 19, 2025

Sioux Falls Little League is heading back to the World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team is headed back to the Little League World Series. They shut out North Dakota on Friday to represent the Midwest in Williamsport, PA. It's the team's second straight trip to the series, and fourth overall. Their first game is Thursday.
Aug 11, 2025

Sioux Falls City Counsellors are spearheading efforts to fund airport expansion
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...
Jul 14, 2025

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...
Jul 09, 2025
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Flags are at half-staff across South Dakota out of respect for the victims of the mass shooting in Minneapolis
Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state as a way of respecting the victims of this week's mass shooting in Minneapolis. They are to remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday. The shooting took place while the children prayed at a Catholic mass., which the Governor calls ho...
Aug 29, 2025
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South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds wants to use A.I to detect online threats
Following the deadly church shooting in Minneapolis, Senator Mike Rounds says it's time to begin using artificial intelligence to detect online threats. Rounds serves on the U.S Senate's Cybersecurity Subcommittee. He says many shooters leave digital warning signs, and AI could help law enforcement flag those threats s...
Aug 29, 2025

Salute to Veteran's at the South Dakota State Fair included F-16s
Thursday's annual Salute to Veterans at the South Dakota State Fair included a special display from the South Dakota Air National Guard. Master of ceremonies Mike Vehle (VAL'-ee) of Mitchell got things going with some help from the South Dakota Air National Guard... Three F-16's lit their afterburners and flew in forma...
Aug 29, 2025

South Dakota State Representative Richard Vasgaard died on Wednesday
CENTERVILLE, SD (KELO.com) -- South Dakota legislators are mourning the death of one of their own. Representative Richard Vasgaard died in a farming accident on hir rural Centerville farm Wednesday. He represented District 16 in Turner County.
Aug 28, 2025

Davison County recognized two community heroes
DAVISON COUNTY, SD (KELO.com) -- An emotional time as a Davison County family recognized a father and son who saved their lives in a trailer fire in April. David and Alyssa Sweet say they wouldn't be here without the actions of former jail sergeant Shawn Jerke and his son, Deputy Trestin Jerke. In a surprise ceremony...
Aug 28, 2025
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