Category Archives: Local News
Early childhood specialist degree now eligible for Build Dakota Scholarship
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's a way for students to graduate from college debt free. Making the Early Childhood Specialist degree program eligible for the Build Dakota Scholarship could also fill...
Sep 19, 2024
Superintendent, Police Chief team up to deliver message on school threats
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls School and Police officials are fighting back against social media threats that are disrupting schools across the nation. Superintendent Jane Stavem and Polic...
Sep 19, 2024 Image: Sioux Falls School District
Private investigator hired to help locate missing Sioux Falls man
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The search for a missing Sioux Falls man now includes efforts by a Private Investigator. Tyler Weathersby disappeared after going on a walk two weeks ago. His older broth...
Sep 18, 2024 Photo: Where Is Tyler Weathersby Facebook Page
City Council taking initial steps to improve the downtown experience
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council took action Tuesday night on three items that will change the downtown experience for visitors. Among them - a resolution to change a city or...
Sep 18, 2024 Downtown Sioux Falls Logo
Local group looking to promote change in South Dakota prison system - penitentiary still under lockdown
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- They're pushing for change in the South Dakota prison system. A grassroots group called South Dakotans Impacted by Incarceration will host a forum this Thursday evening a...
Sep 17, 2024 S.D. State Penitentiary. Photo by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Penitentiary on lockdown - officials aren't saying why
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Penitentiary and Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls are on lockdown. So far, officials aren't releasing any details on the cause of the lockdown or how long it...
Sep 16, 2024 S.D. State Penitentiary. Photo by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Stricker takes Sanford International Title...again!
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Professional golfer Steve Stricker practically owns the Sanford International tournament. He made it three straight in claiming his fourth Sanford International title at ...
Sep 16, 2024 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
Man wounded in weekend shooting - no arrest
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a man with non-life threatening injuries. Information Officer Sam Clemens says it began when the victim went to a re...
Sep 16, 2024 Sioux Falls Police cruiser. KELO.com News file photo.
Group pushing to curb gun violence in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Some Sioux Falls residents are pushing for action to end gun violence in the city. Sioux Falls has had eight homicides so far this year - after having only two in all of ...
Sep 16, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Marion man sentenced to 160 years in prison
PARKER, SD (KELO.com) -- Violent sex crimes against a child have netted a 160-year jail term for a Marion man. 61-year old Daniel Ringuette was sentenced in Turner County Circuit Court yesterday, afte...
Sep 13, 2024 vladek / Depositphotos.com
