Category Archives: Local News

Vote for your favorite sculpture
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Vote now for the SculptureWalk Sioux Falls "People's Choice Award." Voting is open now through September 30, and the favorite sculpture will be purchased by the City of...
Anthony Albano Jun 30, 2022

Sioux Falls Protest: An unlawful assembly or a riot?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Last night, a spontaneous protest against the United States Supremem Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade developed in Sioux Falls. It began in Lyons Park around 7pm...
Anthony Albano Jun 30, 2022 Abortion protest photo from REUTERS/Tom Brenner.

UPDATE: SFPD release names of those arrested during Sioux Falls abortion unrest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police release the names of those charged with crimes following Wednesday night's disturbance downtown. They are: Jonathon Xavier Knorr, 19-year-old man fro...
Todd Epp Jun 30, 2022 Siouix Falls Police briefing graphic.

Fareway making plans to open full-service grocery store in Brandon, South Dakota
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Fareway plans to open a 21,000 square foot, full-service grocery store in Brandon. The company has purchased property on the northeast corner of West Holly Boulevard and La...
Julia Kaye Jun 30, 2022

Palisades State Park planning 50th anniversary celebration in July
GARRETSON, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Palisades State Park by Garretson, South Dakota, has a weekend of events scheduled and is getting ready to celebrate a milestone. The park will host 'Nature's Fireworks' ...
Julia Kaye Jun 30, 2022

4th of July fireworks displays and celebrations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Towns across the area are gearing up for 4th of July celebrations this weekend. Saturday, July 2nd: Lennox - Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration https://lennoxcommerc...
Julia Kaye Jun 30, 2022

Pro-choice protester describes the downtown Sioux Falls unrest; Chief Thum discusses police tactics
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Protestors took to the streets of Sioux Falls Wednesday night in response to the U.S. Supreme court overturning Roe V. Wade. Owen Jenkins of Sioux Falls was one of the ...
Todd Epp Jun 30, 2022

Pro-choice supporters cause disturbance in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Two separate protests against the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade ended with arrests late Wednesday night in downtown Sioux Falls. One protest that originate...
Todd Epp Jun 29, 2022 Law enforcement blocks the entrance to Phillips Avenue at 14th Street during a disturbance by pro-choice supporters, 6/29/22. KELO.com News Photo by Todd Epp.

Smithfield responds to union complaints
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A Smithfield executive reached out to KELO AM to repsond to complaints from the Packing and Processing Union. Regarding the claims, they released three bullet points. &...
Anthony Albano Jun 29, 2022 Smithfield logo.

President Biden approves Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- President Joe Biden issues a Presidential Disaster Declaration for a big chunk of the KELO Radio listening area. Governor Krisit Noem sent an official letter to the Pre...
Anthony Albano Jun 29, 2022


