Category Archives: Local News
Smithfield hams help the hungry
SMITHFIELD, VA (KELO.com) -- Smithfield Foods made the holidays a little brighter this past month. The meat processor donated over 64,000 hams to local food banks in six states to help fight hunger. S...
Dec 30, 2023
Recent kidnapping claim a hoax; defendant cleared, "victim" arrested
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- An attempted kidnapping has turned out to be false. On December 16, Lemuel Bell was arrested for Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, and Possession of a Controlled...
Dec 23, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Mitchell Roofing and Siding owner arrested, business searched
MITCHELL, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A prominent Mitchell businessman is in hot water. 44-year old Cory Cumings, owner of Mitchell Roofing and Siding, has been charged with possession of a controlled substanc...
Dec 23, 2023
Christmas travel expected to be heavy says AAA
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- AAA is projecting holiday travel to be up this holiday season both nationally and in South Dakota. Shawn Steward of AAA says all modes of travel will see increases. Dec...
Dec 23, 2023 Chris Yarzab / CC
Second Apple Tree Center close to a deal to stay open
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A second Apple Tree Childcare Center slated for closing may stay open. Apple Tree Executive Director Randy Stewart says a deal to keep Apple Tree North open is in its fin...
Dec 21, 2023 Kids Work Chicago Daycare / CC
SWAT team called out in armed standoff
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police have successfully defused their second armed standoff in the past week. Police information officer Sam Clemens says a relative of two women living on E...
Dec 21, 2023 Sioux Falls Police cruiser. KELO.com News file photo.
Compensation dispute between Auditor and Minnehaha County Commissioners
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A dispute is brewing over the salary of Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson. County Commissioners are reviewing compensation for elected officials and department heads...
Dec 20, 2023
Toddler rescued from burning home
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A toddler and an adult woman were hospitalized for injuries suffered in a late-night fire in Sioux Falls. Fire crews had to enter a window to save the child, who was trap...
Dec 19, 2023
One Apple Tree Learning Center to remain open
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Moves over the weekend will keep at least one Sioux Falls childcare center that was slated for closing open. The Apple Tree Childcare Centers announced late last week tha...
Dec 18, 2023 Kids Work Chicago Daycare / CC
Sioux Falls Police asking for help in finding missing teen
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are asking for help in finding a missing teenager. 13-year old Carlos Castillo disappeared last Thursday. He's five feet, seven inches tall, and has br...
Dec 18, 2023
