Category Archives: Local News

Governor Larry Rhoden and other governors sent a message to Washington to stop the shutdown
With the government shutdown in its tenth day, a large group of the nation's governors are calling for an end to the standoff. Governor Larry Rhoden is part of the group sending a message to Senate Mi...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 10, 2025

Sanford pediatric emergency department to open next year
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) - It will be South Dakota's only dedicated pediatric emergency department. Sanford Children's Hospital has raised millions of dollars to complete the David and Christine Bil...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 10, 2025 EyeMark / Depositphotos.com

Pheasant Season starts tomorrow for South Dakota residents
State of South Dakota (KELO.com) - South Dakota resident hunters get the first shot at pheasants starting tomorrow. The first week of the pheasant season is reserved for state residents. Game official...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 10, 2025

Mexican national accused of rape of a 17-year-old girl in Sioux Falls earlier this week
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) - He's re-entered the U.S after being sent back to Mexico twice. Now, 49-year-old Rodriguez Esobar is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in Sioux Falls earlier this week. ...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 10, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Former city councilor bidding for Mayor's office
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Former City Councilor Marshall Selberg will make it official next week - he wants to become Mayor of Sioux Falls. Selberg says his campaign centers on his record as a "br...
Tom Rooney Oct 09, 2025

Downtown Pork Showdown is back in Sioux Falls this month
Break out your favorite bib because the mouthwatering Downtown Pork Showdown is back in Sioux Falls. Over 25 downtown restaurants are competing with their own pork dish. The event kicked off earlier t...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 09, 2025

The Select Specialty Hospital at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls is closing.
The Select Specialty Hospital at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls is closing. Sanford officials say the 24-bed critical illness recovery is winding down operations to make room for acute care services....
Alisha Reinhart Oct 09, 2025

Sioux Falls City Council voted to approve hyperscale data center site into city limits
A proposed hyperscale data center moved another step forward last night, as the Sioux Falls City Council voted to annex the site into city limits. That action came after the company behind the project...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 08, 2025 Sioux Falls City Council

Eight Sioux Falls teachers are being rewarded for their impact on students
Eight Sioux Falls teachers are being rewarded for their impact on students. Levo Credit Union says the group was nominated by community members for their impact through the 'Adopt-A-Classroom Program'...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 08, 2025 luminastock / Depositphotos.com

Bike trail extension to open near Lien Park in a few weeks
The Big Sioux River Corridor bike trail project near Lien Park in Sioux Falls will open in a few weeks. City Parks Development Manager Mike Patten says the 2.6-million-dollar project extends the bike ...
Alisha Reinhart Oct 08, 2025


