Category Archives: Local News
Tax revenue and development still on the rise in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Development and tax revenue are up; unemployment is down in Sioux Falls' latest financial report. City sales tax revenue in Sioux Falls was up 21% from 2019; the last n...
May 26, 2021 Graphic via City of Sioux Falls.
Coughing dog outbreak reported around Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) --The Sioux Falls area is experiencing an outbreak of coughing dogs. Vets aren't sure if this is classic kennel cough, or if there is an influenza or mycoplasma causing it...
May 25, 2021
SFPD: Suspect ends up calling cops on himself; Another cell phone ripoff; More shots fired; Police looking for red car in hit-and-run
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Officer Sam Clemens had quite a bit to talk about at Tuesday's police briefing. SUSPECT BASICALLY CALLS THE COPS ON HIMSELF A suspect who tried to act like a victim bas...
May 25, 2021 Sioux Falls Police Briefing graphic.
NWS says thunderstorms likely in KELO Radio listening area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The National Weather Service says the KELO Radio listening area should expect thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday. They have issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook f...
May 25, 2021 Bonnie Moreland
Study ranks Sioux Falls as top city for young professionals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A new study says Sioux Falls is the best city in the nation for young professionals. The survey was conducted by SmartAsset. They say Sioux Falls ranks in the top 20 ci...
May 25, 2021 Graphic from SmartAsset.
Construction to begin on 26th Street over Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Starting June 2, the South Dakota Department of Transportation says crews will begin bridge repair on 26th Street over Interstate 29. During repairs, left turn movements...
May 25, 2021 I-29 sign.
Tea Police ask for your help in finding missing teen
TEA, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The Tea Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in finding a missing teenager. 13 year old Ayriana Schlaht, was last seen early Saturday morning. She is describ...
May 24, 2021
TenHaken challenges the public to get fit
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken launched another fitness challenge for the city. This year's challenge encourages participants to log 100 miles of activity in 100 days....
May 24, 2021 Virginia State Parks / CC
Road construction to begin at 18th Street and Phillips Avenue
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Beginning on Tuesday, East 18th Street will be closed to traffic at the intersection of Phillips Avenue as part of the Phillips Avenue Street Reconstruction Project. No...
May 24, 2021 Photo by Jason Jarrach on Unsplash
Central U.S. to remain target of severe weather dangers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The National Weather Service confirmed a total of nine tornadoes in Colorado on May 22. In the wake of an active weekend for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across t...
May 24, 2021 The map above is based on the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) convective outlook, which highlights the risk for severe thunderstorms. Map from AccuWeather, 5/24/21.
