Category Archives: Local News

Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office spending time with the community
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office is finding ways to visit with you. 'Coffee With a Cop' is back Tuesday morning at the Senior Center on North Main Avenue in Sioux Fa...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2021

Take an extra look at rural intersections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Lake County Emergency Management reminds you it's getting to be that time of year again. "That time" being when the corn is getting higher. Many crossroads become more ...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2021

Jackrabbit night at the Canaries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It's the 2nd Annual Jackrabbit Night presented by Diamond Mowers. Join the Canaries as they cheer on the Birds and SDSU. Lower bowl ticket/commemorative Canaries cap fo...
Julia Kaye Jul 17, 2021

Taco John's employee in Sioux Falls saves a life
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls Taco John's employee is credited for saving the life of a customer on Wednesday. Justin Hagerman was working when he was suddenly approached by a customer...
Max Remington Jul 16, 2021 Justin Hagerman received Lifesavers for his life saving efforts

SFPD: Domestic violence assault leads to robbery; Stabbed man found lying in the street; Again with the catalytic converter thefts!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Like you, crime is getting ready for the weekend. Here are police reports ripped from the files of the Sioux Falls Police Department's Friday briefing. DOMESTIC VIOLENC...
Todd Epp Jul 16, 2021 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.

Drake Springs lap pool closed due to mechanical issues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) --- Due to mechanical issues, the lap pool at Drake Springs will be closed through Saturday. The lap pool is currently scheduled to reopen on Sunday. The recreation pool a...
Todd Epp Jul 15, 2021 Drake Springs Pool. Photo from the City of Sioux Falls.

Mayor TenHaken signs agreement to refurbish McKennan Park Bandshell
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken tweets that he has signed an agreement to refurbish the historic bandshell at McKennan Park. He says it's an "iconic staple" of the city...
Todd Epp Jul 14, 2021 McKennan Park Bandshell. Photo from the City of Sioux Falls.

Minnehaha County lifts open burning ban
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Minnehaha County Commission lifted an open burn ban Wednesday. The commission enacted the ban on June 22 because of dry conditions. Emergency manager Jason Gearman ...
Todd Epp Jul 14, 2021 Derek Gavey / CC

SFPD: It wasn't a hit-and-run after all; Converter and unlocked car thefts continue; Shop smoked for $6,000 in cigarettes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Officer Sam Clemens is back behind the podium Wednesday with his trusty crime computer. SO, IT WASN'T A HIT-AND-RUN AFTER ALL? Sioux Falls Police say that a moped versu...
Todd Epp Jul 14, 2021 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.

Sioux Falls work release inmate placed on escape status
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota inmate on work release in Sioux Falls has been placed on escape status. A release from the state department of corrections says Garang Majok didn't come ...
Carter Woodiel Jul 14, 2021 Garang Majok.


