Category Archives: Local News

LISTEN: Jodi Schwan and KELO's Bill Zortman talk about possible merge between Sanford and Fairview Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Earlier this week, Sanford and Minneapolis-based Fairview Health announced plans to merge with one another. Jodi Schwan with Sioux Falls Business spoke with KELO Radio'...
Max Remington Nov 18, 2022 Sanford Health logo.

Local drug ring leader sentenced to 30 years in federal prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A local drug ring leader has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. 49-year-old Christopher Daniels of Trent, was sentenced Monday for conspiracy to distribute a...
Max Remington Nov 17, 2022 tsbxbby / CC

Man shot in the arm after what Sioux Falls Police believe was a drug deal gone bad
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A man was shot Wednesday night after what Sioux Falls Police believe was a drug deal gone bad. The incident occurred inside a vehicle in the 2400 block of South Carolyn...
Max Remington Nov 17, 2022 SFPD cruiser door. KELO.com News file photo.

SFPD: Hostage situation ends peacefully in central Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A parole absconder is back behind bars after leading authorities on a chase that ended as a hostage situation in central Sioux Falls. The incident began shortly before ...
Max Remington Nov 16, 2022 Sioux Falls Police patch and badge.

Authorities identify and arrest suspect who fired shots outside 18th Amendment bar in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Surveillance footage has led to the arrest of the suspect in the shooting that took place last Wednesday at the 18th Amendment in Sioux Falls. The shooting occurred aft...
Max Remington Nov 16, 2022 Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and Sioux Falls Police Department emblems.

Sound cannons to be used near Sioux Falls Airport to deter migrating geese
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Canadaian geese will soon start migrating into Sioux Falls for the winter. As ponds freeze up geese search for open water which can found throughout the winter on the B...
Max Remington Nov 16, 2022 born1945 / CC

Brookings County Sheriffs say scammers are spoofing their number
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Sheriff's Department says scammers make a phone call appearing as if it's coming from their number. When answered, the caller states they are a Sergeant with the agen...
Anthony Albano Nov 15, 2022 Brookings County Sheriff's badge. Photo from BCSO Facebook page.

Person of interest in disappearance of Aberdeen man may be in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Aberdeen Police Department says that a person of interest in the disappearance of an Aberdeen man may be hiding out in Sioux Falls. In a press release, the departme...
Max Remington Nov 14, 2022 Image of Joshua Ortley, 36, provided by the Aberdeen Police Department

Minervas in DTSF named Restaurant of the Year by South Dakota Retailers Association
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Retailers Association has named Minervas in Downtown Sioux Falls as their Restaurant of the Year. Minervas, located on the corner of 11th and Phillips,...
Max Remington Nov 14, 2022

SFPD: Armed robbery suspect turns himself in after surveillance footage released
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police say that the suspect wanted in an armed robbery on November 7, has been arrested. Last week, the Department released surveillance footage of the enco...
Max Remington Nov 14, 2022


