Category Archives: Local News

Sioux falls oh-so-close to $1B in building permits for 2022
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The year is barely over the halfway point and Sioux Falls is at nearly $1 billion in building permits. The actual number is $980 million. The City's Butch Warrington sa...
Todd Epp Jul 18, 2022 Matt Brown / CC

SFFR rescues resident in house fire
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at approximately 6:30 pm, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 200 Block of N Grange Ave. Metro Communications...
Todd Epp Jul 18, 2022 House fire graphic.

Expedition ZooFalls is coming to the Great Plains Zoo
Expedition ZooFalls is the Great Plains Zoo's largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds from last year's event contributed to the renovation of the black bear habitat. Denise DePaolo, Director of Public Rel...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2022

Heat advisory in effect on Monday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A heat advisory will be in effect for areas along and west of I-29 Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service reminds making sure to drink plenty of water and take ...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2022

One of the performers at the Sioux Empire Fair will be singing to a hometown crowd
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- One of the performers at the Sioux Empire Fair in August is coming home to sing. Dell Rapids native, Julie Eddy, will be opening for Justin Moore on August 6th. Eddy po...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2022

If you've thought about becoming a firefighter, SFFR has an event for you
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- If you've had thoughts of becoming a firefighter, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is hosting a recruitment showcase. The family-oriented event will include recruit academy trai...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2022 Sioux Falls Fire Rescue emblem.

Dogs are jumping and dock diving in Sioux Falls today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Pet Paws Resort in Sioux Falls has gone to the dogs. The 4th Annual Dock Diving Event is happening today. Allison Wyant says there are booths to check out, and the big ...
Julia Kaye Jul 16, 2022

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office asking public for help locating man wanted for robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is looking for information on an individual. They are asking for help regarding the whereabouts of Bradmon Alexander. He is wanted...
Julia Kaye Jul 16, 2022
UPDATE: No lane closures scheduled on Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls just yet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation has revised its new release about survey crews working next week on I-29 at 12th Street. They won't be. From the SDDOT: "D...
Todd Epp Jul 15, 2022 SDDOT logo.

Sioux Falls-area CAP cadets competing in national competition in Ohio
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Civil Air Patrol Cadets from the Sioux Falls area are representing the South Dakota Wing and the North Central Region in the CAP National Cadet Competition in Dayton, O...
Todd Epp Jul 15, 2022 Members of the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron accept the first place award at the North Central Region cadet competition in April 2022. Photo from the S.D. CAP.


