Category Archives: Local News

SFPD did not find TikTok school violence threat credible
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police said they knew a couple of days ago about the threat on TikTok threatening school violence Friday. Rapid City Schools called off classes because of t...
Todd Epp Dec 17, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

SFFR extinguishes house fire, no injuries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire early Thursday afternoon The blaze occurred at a home on South Frederick Drive. Firefighters spotted heavy smoke...
Todd Epp Dec 16, 2021 House fire graphic.

Four jailed in Sioux Falls on drug and other charges after raids
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Four suspected drug dealers are in jail. Sioux Falls Police and the Sioux Falls Area Drug Task Force arrested them Wednesday after a series of search and arrest warrant...
Todd Epp Dec 16, 2021 Guns, drugs, and money recovered by the Sioux Fals Area Drug Task Force, 12/15/21. Photo from SFPD.

SFPD: Police investigating theft of tools from garage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a theft from a garage. It took place in the 53rd and South Plateau Trail area. The thief entered through the back door of the garag...
Todd Epp Dec 15, 2021 Siouix Falls Police briefing graphic.

Car runs into back of West Central school bus, injuries minor
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident involving a West Central School bus this morning (Wednesday). There were some minor injuries but no seri...
Todd Epp Dec 15, 2021 Bus accident scene near Hartford, 12/15/21. Photo from the MCSO.

Severe weather threats loom for central U.S.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- AccuWeather forecasters say a significant severe weather threat will unfold across parts of the Midwest from late Wednesday into Wednesday night. The dangers will inclu...
Todd Epp Dec 15, 2021 AccuWeather predictive radar for 6 p.m., 12/15/21.

UPDATE: NWS says expect 65 mph gusts, downed trees and power lines
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- This is not a warning you typically hear in our part of the country during December. The National Weather Service says much of the KELO Radio listening area Wednesday a...
Todd Epp Dec 15, 2021 A National Weather Service graphic outlining wind, snow and fog hazards present Wednesday.

City Council considers pay increase for Mayor, Council
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - Members of the city council believe the Mayor should be the top paid city employee. Council members Marshall Selberg and Greg Neitzert would like to update the city ordina...
Kristi Golden Dec 14, 2021 2020-21 Sioux Falls City Council.

Arrest in Western Avenue shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - A Sioux Falls man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault for his alleged involvement in the shooting at 14th Street and Western avenue. On Friday morning, D...
Kristi Golden Dec 14, 2021 Left: Wide shot of the scene at 13th/14th Street and Western Ave., 9 a.m. 12/10/21. Right: Neighbors on their porch during the police presence, 9 a.m., 12/10/21. KELO.com News photo by Todd Epp.

SFPD: No news on Giliberto's fatal shooting; Two guys, a fight, keys, and an arrest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Here are the highlights from Tuesday's police briefing. NO NEWS ON GILIBERTO'S FATAL SHOOTING There's still nothing new to report in the fatal shooting at Giliberto's p...
Todd Epp Dec 14, 2021 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.


