Category Archives: Local News
Nick's Burgers a 'legendary' local restaurant
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- You can 'buy 'em by the bag' or cozy up to the counter. Nick's Hamburger Shop in Brookings has been named one of the 50 most legendary local restaurants in the country by "...
May 27, 2026 Photo Courtesy: Nick's Hamburger Shop
Absentee voting pace picking up as election approaches
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The pace of absentee voting is picking up in Minnehaha County as election day approaches, but so far it's slower than expected. Auditor Leah Anderson briefed County Commi...
May 27, 2026
Downtown Whistle Reduction Project to begin Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Downtown Sioux Falls is quickly changing from industrial to residential, placing a priority on peace and quiet. The city's Downtown Whistle Reduction Project gets underwa...
May 22, 2026 Jacobson Plaza now open in downtown Sioux Falls near falls park
Law enforcement winning convictions against major drug operation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Two area men face lengthy federal prison sentences as the U-S Attorneys Office racks up more convictions against members of a major drug ring. 50-year old Cary Ludens of ...
May 21, 2026 tsbxbby / CC
David's Bridal razed for Raising Cane's
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Work has begun on a highly-anticipated addition to the Sioux Falls restaurant scene. The site of David's Bridal on 41st Street has been demolished to make way for a Raisi...
May 21, 2026 dbvirago / Depositphotos.com
Weed complains growing in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Signs that the weed crop is thriving in Sioux Falls. The city's Code Enforcement office is receiving more property maintenance complaints than normal, even though it's ea...
May 21, 2026 loskutnikov / Depositphotos.com
Concerns about new voter registration requirements in Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A new state voter registration law may be discouraging military members from voting. Amber Hobert - the head of a mail forwarding business - told Minnehaha County Commiss...
May 20, 2026 derek@hatfielddesign.com / Depositphotos.com
Sales tax revenues on the rise - budget season approaching
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The financial picture for the city of Sioux falls is getting brighter, defying national trends. Consumer sentiment nationally is at its lowest point since the 1950's. Des...
May 20, 2026 Violka08 / Depositphotos.com
SAM offering free rides on Fridays throughout summer
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Area Metro's Summer Friday program is back. Starting this Friday, all rides are free on fixed-route buses and paratransit services. The promotion runs through the F...
May 20, 2026
Brookings man sentenced to 30 years in prison for abusing 3-month old daughter
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Brookings man faces the next 30 years in prison without parole for abusing his three month old daughter. Bailey Melchor pleaded guilty to aggravated battery on an Infant,...
May 20, 2026 Dan4th Nicholas / CC
