Category Archives: Local News

Fallen sheriff's deputy laid to rest
MADISON, SD (KELO.com) -- Friends, family members and fellow law enforcement officers from across the upper midwest and the nation paid their respecdts to fallen hero, Ken Prorok. The Moody County Chi...
Tom Rooney Feb 09, 2024

Vision 2050-Dreaming of a larger Convention Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A big vision for the future of Sioux Falls. Mayor Paul TenHaken is asking city residents to dream with him to imagine the city in 2050. His dream includes a new, and much...
Tom Rooney Feb 06, 2024

Taking fallen Deputy Sheriff home
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Law enforcement vehicles from dozens of agencies were part of a large processional taking the body of Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok to Madison. Prorok was ...
Tom Rooney Feb 06, 2024

Charges filed in high-speed pursuit death of Chief Deputy Sheriff
COLMAN, SD (KELO.com) -- It appeared to be an intentional act. Attorney General Marty Jackley is prosecuting the case of 40-year old Joseph Hoek of Sioux Falls. Jackley presented evidence against Hook...
Tom Rooney Feb 05, 2024

Car chase near Colman ends in officer death
COLMAN, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A car chase on Highway 34 near Colman ended in tragedy. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has confirmed that a South Dakota law enforcement officer was killed in t...
Rich Keller Feb 03, 2024

Beware Super Bowl super-scams
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The average price for tickets to this year's Super Bowl is record-setting as fans are scrambling to get the best deals while they last. Jessie Schmidt of the Better Bus...
Rich Keller Feb 03, 2024

Stabbing at The Banquet
A Sioux Falls man is behind bars after allegedly stabbing an employee at the downtown Banquet last night. The suspect was told to leave the feeding ministry's evening meal because of his behavior. He ...
Tom Rooney Jan 25, 2024

Icy conditions produce dozens of accidents
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It was a bit like a demolition derby for a time. Sioux Falls Police reported 39 accidents in the city between five and nine this morning. Information officer Sam Clemens ...
Tom Rooney Jan 25, 2024 Iain Cameron / CC

Bitter cold, high winds engulf the area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A prolonged period of sub-zero temperatures begins today. Those cold temperatures, combined with strong winds, will result in dangerously cold wind chills through much ...
Rich Keller Jan 13, 2024 Zac Durant / Unsplash

Milbank native, former USF standout new coach at Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, AL (KELO.com) -- A Milbank native now holds the reigns of one of college football's premiere programs. Kalen DeBoer has succeeded Nick Saban as coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide A record-s...
Rich Keller Jan 13, 2024


