Category Archives: Local News
DEA's Take Back Day program expands
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- You could be key to preventing family members from falling into drug addiction. The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is launching a new campaign..."Make Every Day Take...
Feb 16, 2024 DEA logo.
Nine charged in large street racing case from October
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- On a warm summer night, the unmistakable sounds of street racing fill the air around Sioux Falls. Last fall officers responded to complaints in the area of North Sycamore...
Feb 15, 2024
City council to tackle childcare shortage
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Childcare openings are few, and it's becoming a serious workforce issue in Sioux Falls. City Councilor Rich Merkouris says a committee is gathering information on the pro...
Feb 14, 2024 Scottish Government / CC
SD State Supreme Court rules against Sanford Health Plan
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It's a victory for patient choice. The South Dakota Supreme Court held that Sanford Health Plan can no longer exclude non-Sanford medical providers who are willing and fully...
Feb 10, 2024
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...
Feb 9, 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...
Feb 6, 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 ...
Feb 6, 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...
Feb 5, 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...
Feb 3, 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...
Feb 3, 2024
