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Pushing for answers on proposed new penitentiary
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- Most of the funding is in place, and corrections officials want to get started on building a new men's Penitentiary between Harrisburg and Canton. But new legislative leaders ...
Dec 06, 2024 S.D. State Penitentiary. Photo by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Cuts in government services on the way?
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- State and city governments across South Dakota are coming to grips with the battle against inflation. The end result is the grim reality that some programs and services a...
Dec 06, 2024 Lena_Zajchikova / Depositphotos.com
TenHaken administration pushing ahead, building on accomplishments
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's pedal to the metal through the finish line for Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken as he casts a vision for the final 16 months he'll be in office. At a news conference ...
Dec 05, 2024 Sioux Falls city logo
Renner man arrested for rape and enticing minors years after alleged offenses
RENNER, SD (KELO.com) -- A Renner man is jailed on rape and sexual contact charges in at least two cases - one of them dating back 13 years. Captain Josh Phillips of the Minnehaha County Sheriff's off...
Dec 05, 2024
SAM Re-imagined Plan producing good results
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Ridership is up, and the riders are happy. Two months after rolling out the "SAM Re-imagined Plan", Sioux Area Metro is celebrating some big wins. Mayor Paul TenHaken say...
Dec 05, 2024 Photo Courtesy: VIA
Long delayed aquatics bond may see action next week
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council may finally get to make a decision on a proposed 68-million dollar aquatics bond next week. The bond package was originally scheduled for las...
Dec 05, 2024 Photo: City of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls wants to tackle childcare shortage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It's being viewed as a critical component in workforce development. Finding affordable childcare for parents who want to enter the workforce is no easy task. The need i...
Nov 30, 2024 Colorful Child Care text with magnifying glass and money. Adobe Stock via MNC.
Surveillance video leads to more charges in early-morning spree of car crashes
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls woman is facing additional charges in an early morning crash spree. Police say new surveillance video shows some of the crashes early November 14th were int...
Nov 27, 2024 KELO.com News photo by Ray Crockett.
Consultant recommending one-year pilot program for childcare assistance
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council is being encouraged to adopt a one-year childcare assistance program. Officials say the lack of affordable childcare is one of the most press...
Nov 27, 2024 Scottish Government / CC
Two Sioux Falls men headed to lengthy prison terms for child pornography
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man faces 12 years in prison for distributing child pornography, and assaulting a Federal Officer. 58-year old Brad Hicks had thousands of images and videos...
Nov 27, 2024 Michael Nuccitelli, Psy.D.
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