Category Archives: Local News
Dakota Dunes murder suspect apprehended in Mexico
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A man wanted for murder in South Dakota has been arrested in Mexico. 39-year-old Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales was apprehended on Friday by members of the U.S. Marshals S...
May 16, 2023 An arrest warrant has been issued for Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales. He's wanted in connection with the recent murder of a Dakota Dunes, S.D, woman
Sioux Falls School District needs 200 substitutes for upcoming school year
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School District is making good progress on hiring the teachers it needs for the upcoming school year. Many openings have been filled, as existing teachers...
May 15, 2023 Substitute teacher Laurie Hansen Neisen ran students through a math lesson at Creekside Elementary School in Spearfish in fall 2021. Photo by SDNW.
Weekend rains put planting schedule on hold
BRIDGEWATER, SD (KELO.com) -- Signs of new life and hope are springing from South Dakota soil. The start of planting was delayed by lingering winter weather, but now the corn is beginning to sprout. W...
May 15, 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture
South Dakota State launches outreach to Native Americans
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It's a worthwhile outreach. South Dakota State University faculty and staff are touring South Dakota's tribal communities to better understand and support current and fut...
May 14, 2023 SDSU logo.
City council to brighten the Orpheum
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- On Tuesday, the Sioux Falls city Council is looking to brighten the Orpheum Theatre. The city council will propose amending the Capital 2023-2027 program to allow for t...
May 14, 2023
Cinco de Mayo celebration canceled
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Today's Cinco de Mayo celebration in Sioux Falls has been canceled for this year. The safety of everyone involved has been taken into consideration as the weather servi...
May 13, 2023
Rounds wants to hold China accountable for drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) -- Senator Mike Rounds is taking aim at China. Rounds and Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the...
May 13, 2023 Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.)
Offender on the loose
YANKTON, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A state prison offender has been placed on escape status. Offender Michael York failed to return to the Yankton Minimum Center following his work release shift on May 12. Y...
May 13, 2023
Derecho-one year later
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A year ago today, forecasters were warning us of a major wind storm that was headed our way--a derecho. It was the first of two derechos to hit the state last year. Meteo...
May 12, 2023 A derecho approaches downtown Sioux Falls, 7/5/22. KELO.com News photo by Rachel Sundem.
Sioux Falls teachers get contract offers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Contracts went out to Sioux Falls Teachers this week. Now the school district is waiting to see how many will return to the classroom in the fall. Human Resources Directo...
May 12, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
