Category Archives: Local News

Side-by-Side: Erickson vs. Smith on Taxes, Data Centers, Childcare and More
Sioux Falls voters will decide the next mayor in the June 23 runoff election between Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith. In these exclusive interviews, both candidates answered the same set of questio...
Greg Belfrage 25m ago KELO.com News file photo.

New task force formed to plan future redevelopment of Smithfield site
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A new task force will begin work soon on determining the future of the current Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls. T. Denny Sanford has pledged $50-million for redevel...
Tom Rooney Jun 16, 2026 Photo Courtesy: Rick Larsen

Councilor Merkouris to have open heart surgery
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Newly reelected City Councilor Rich Merkouris is scheduled for open heart surgery later this week. Merkouris shared on his personal Facebook page that he will have surger...
Tom Rooney Jun 16, 2026 Photo Courtesy: Rich Merkouris Facebook Page

88-year old scammed out of $40-thousand online
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An 88-year old Sioux Falls man has been bilked out of $40-thousand in an online scam. Information Officer Aaron Benson says, "The victim reported receiving a message on h...
Tom Rooney Jun 15, 2026 Rawpixel / Depositphotos.com
After 75 years, 1st Baptist changing location
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- First Baptist has been a fixture in Sioux Falls for 150-years, but changes are on the way. The church has been in its current location near Sanford Hospital for 75 years....
Tom Rooney Jun 15, 2026

Sioux Falls apartment fire under investigation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of a fire in an apartment building in the southern part of the city. Heavy smoke and flames were coming from an apa...
Tom Rooney Jun 15, 2026 Sioux Falls Fire Rescue emblem.

SF Police investigate armed robbery on East Arrowhead
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are investigating an armed robbery that happened on the city's east side shortly before 11pm Thursday night. A man entered a business near East Arrowhe...
Tom Rooney Jun 12, 2026 Armed robbery graphic.

Madison fireworks display back on again
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- The show will go on in Madison - the annual 4th of July fireworks show that is. Officials announced recently that budget restrictions were forcing cancellation of the pyrotec...
Tom Rooney Jun 12, 2026

Crime of the week: business burglary near I-229 and Russell
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- This week's Crime of the Week - Sioux Falls Police are asking for your help in solving a burglary on the city's northwest side. Police Information Officer Aaron Benson sa...
Tom Rooney Jun 12, 2026

PINZ owner ready to rebuild after fire
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- The PINZ Bowling alley in Dell Rapids will be rebuilt. Owner Casey McCoy's bowling alley and restaurant were destroyed by fire last week. He says he initially felt defeat...
Tom Rooney Jun 12, 2026


