Category Archives: Local News

Jewish people in U.S. mourn the dead, fear for safety
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The images and events in Israel nearly three weeks ago are seared into the minds of people around the world. That's especially true for Jewish people...including those he...
Tom Rooney Oct 25, 2023 manhhai / CC

Local advice radio program enjoying big success in syndication
GARRETSON, SD (KELO.com) -- Are you a Hoodie??? If so, you should know that the "Under the Hood" show heard weekly on KELO-AM has reached a major milestone....show number two-thousand! Shannon Nordstr...
Tom Rooney Oct 24, 2023

Long list of charges for suspect involved in armed standoff in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- He intentionally shot himself in the foot. The 19-year-old man involved in a stand-off last week was released from the hospital and now faces even more charges on his len...
Tom Rooney Oct 24, 2023 Graphic courtesy: Sioux Falls Police

Car owners making things too easy for thieves
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.xom) -- Car thieves are hard at work in Sioux Falls, and police say residents are making it too easy. Information Officer Sam Clemens says in a great majority of cases, car owner...
Tom Rooney Oct 23, 2023 Sioux Falls Police emblem.

Lincoln County residents push back on proposed prison location
HARRISBURG, SD (KELO.com) -- More fallout on the proposed site for South Dakota's new men's Penitentiary. The state has announced it wants to build between Harrisburg and Canton. Local Veterinarian Mi...
Tom Rooney Oct 23, 2023 South Dakota State Penitentiary. KELO.com New file photo.

Rural healthcare summit held in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The 2nd Annual Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care was held this week in Sioux Falls. The daylong event featured discussions on various topics related to rural he...
Rich Keller Oct 21, 2023

Humboldt home explosion claims life
HUMBOLDT, SD (KELO.com) -- Authorities are looking for the cause of a deadly home explosion Wednesday near Humboldt. One person died in the explosion, and two more were injured. Neighbors reported hea...
Tom Rooney Oct 19, 2023

USD Sioux Falls campus on pace to meet goals
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The USD Sioux Falls campus is proving to be a fruitful field. Appearing before the Legislature's Government Operations and Audit Committee, USD President Sheila Gestring ...
Tom Rooney Oct 19, 2023 USD logo.

Dramatic armed standoff in Sioux Falls ends peacefully
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A dramatic armed standoff in Sioux Falls ended peacefully shortly after 1:00am today. The violent crimes unit saw a 19-year old Sioux Falls man wanted in connection with ...
Tom Rooney Oct 19, 2023 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.

Early morning home explosion near Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, SD (KELO.com) -- Rescue workers from several communities responded to an early-morning home explosion near Humboldt. Residents inside the home at the time were treated at the scene and taken...
Tom Rooney Oct 18, 2023 Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office emblem.


