Category Archives: Local News

Hot weather for Humans and Pets
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - With the heat nearing triple digits in some areas tomorrow, the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls wants to remind you to stay hydrated, limit your time outdoors, and...
Kristi Golden Jun 15, 2021 Roman Schurte

Sioux Falls City Council puts Marijuana permits on hold
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - The Sioux Falls City Council voted 6-1 to put a hold on permits and licenses for marijuana establishments until regulations are issued by the state. Medical marijuana beco...
Kristi Golden Jun 15, 2021

Mayor TenHaken expresses concerns over housing, workforce with new pork plant announcement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A new pork packing plant plans to join Smithfield in Sioux Falls. Wholestone Farms of Nebraska says they are planning to build a facility in the City. In a statement to...
Todd Epp Jun 15, 2021 Mayor Paul TenHaken. KELO.com News file photo.

Sioux Falls School District celebrates 150th Anniversary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - The Sioux Falls School District is celebrating its 150th anniversary this school year. To mark the celebration, the district is planting a tree on every school property in...
Kristi Golden Jun 14, 2021 aka CJ

Sioux Falls School Improvement Plans Improved
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - The Sioux Falls School District has changed the format of the district's school improvement plans, and it's an improvement according to the School Board President, Cynthia...
Kristi Golden Jun 14, 2021 Sioux Falls School District logo.

SFPD: Crime doesn't take the weekend off
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police were busy over the weekend with several incidents. TEENS DRIVE WRONG WAY ON STREET, CAUSE ACCIDENT Nine teens, all 15 and under, were involved in an ...
Todd Epp Jun 14, 2021 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.

605 Summer Classic returns for year number 12
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com ) -- The 605 Summer Classic in Sioux Falls is back this Saturday for it's 12th annual beer and music festival. The event showcases beers from several local breweries, along...
Max Remington Jun 14, 2021

Call to Freedom to break ground on housing for human trafficking survivors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Call to Freedom breaks ground Thursday on a new housing facility in Sioux Falls for survivors of human trafficking. The new facility will be on the Empower Campus, the ...
Todd Epp Jun 14, 2021 Call to Freedom logo.

Authorities looking for two people they say robbed Chancellor bar
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Two people robbed a bar in Chancellor Sunday night, according to the Turner County Sheriff's Office. The office said in a Facebook post the individuals broke into the C...
Carter Woodiel Jun 14, 2021

Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County considering medical marijuana ordinances Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Both Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County are poised to put medical marijuana regulations in place Tuesday. Both bodies are considering second readings of ordinances to reg...
Carter Woodiel Jun 14, 2021 Marijuana and judge's gavel. Photo from GDNS.


