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Judge declares Sioux Falls man unfit for trial in rape case
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man accused of raping a woman over nearly five years was back in court Tuesday for a competency hearing. A judge ruled that 35-year-old Kyle Huff isn't ment...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 24, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com

Brandon residents are working to save the trees in a local park
Brandon, SD (KELO.com) -- Brandon residents are working to save trees and foliage in a local park. The city plans to clear parts of Van Buskirk Park of trees as part of drainage improvements and pond ...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 24, 2025 Ian Sane / CC

South Dakota will honor fallen veteran Sergeant Dirk R. Appas by naming a bridge over Crow Creek after him
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- South Dakota is moving forward with plans to honor fallen veterans by naming bridges after them. The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting another dedication ceremony in honor...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 alancrosthwaite / Depositphotos.com

Better Business Bureau is warning South Dakotans about online car sale scams
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Better Business Bureau officials are warning South Dakotans to be cautious with online car deals and say if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Sioux Falls man ...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

5 people indicted for illegal drug smuggling at the South Dakota State Penitentiary
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- An investigation at South Dakota's State Penitentiary is complete, and criminal charges are coming against staff and others involved in illegal activity. Attorney General...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 motortion / Depositphotos.com

Two autumn road construction projects began yesterday in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Fall road construction season has begun. Two projects in Sioux Falls that could affect your daily commute are just began yesterday. Rice Street will be closed between Cle...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 Alpegor6 / Depositphotos.com

State Representative Peri Pourier leaves the democratic party to join the GOP
Pierre, SD (KELO.com) -- State Representative Peri Pourier of Pine Ridge is changing parties. She says she's leaving the Democratic party to join the GOP, which she says aligns with tribal sovereignty...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025

Sioux Falls woman scammed on Tik Tok
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Another online scam finds a victim in Sioux Falls who has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars as a result. Police Information Officer, Sergeant Aaron Bensen says a woma...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 Nordskov Media

Motorcyclist pulled a handgun in a road rage incident in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police have arrested a motorcyclist, who pulled a handgun on another driver in traffic. Police Information Officer, Sergeant Aaron Bensen says the victim had ...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 23, 2025 antiksu / Depositphotos.com

Regional Community Bankers say the farm economy is sagging
Pierre, SD (KELO.com) -- Regional Community Bankers say the farm economy is sagging. Creighton University's monthly "Rural Mainstreet Index" of the ten-state region fell deeper into negative territory...
Alisha Reinhart Sep 19, 2025 ianpreston / CC


