Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Jul 14, 2021 Garang Majok.
Amid staff accusations, Gov. Noem announces major leadership shakeup at the State Penitentiary & Dept. of Corrections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Gov. Kristi Noem issued a news release (below) late Tuesday evening noting a major shakeup in leadership at the South Dakota Department of Corrections and the State Pen...
Jul 13, 2021 Breaking News graphic.
Smithfield names 3rd president in less than a year
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - The largest pork producer in the U.S. has named its 3rd President and Chief Executive Officer in the last year. Smithfield Foods has named Shane Smith, a 20-year veteran o...
Jul 13, 2021
Tiny homes for homeless veterans is one step closer to reality
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) - The city council moved one step closer to gifting land north of Axtell Park to a Veterans Community Project (VCP). The VCP organization is planning a tiny house village fo...
Jul 13, 2021
To storm or not to storm, that is the question
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The National Weather Service says there could be thunderstorms in the Sioux Falls area Tuesday night. But what might happen Wednesday is literally up in the air. The NW...
Jul 13, 2021 Thomas Bresson / CC
The Link triages 400 patients in the first six weeks of operation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Link, which is a triage center for people who need drug, alcohol, or mental health help, has been open in Sioux Falls for six weeks. Assistant Director of Public He...
Jul 13, 2021 The Link logo.
On Air Now
Sun Oct 4
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
47°FFeels Like: 46°F
Wind/Dir: 9 MPH-NW
Humidity: 81%