Category Archives: Local News
SDSU athletic scholarship auction sets new record
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) -- SDSU's Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction raised more than three million dollars for the first time in school history. The effort came up just short on auction night, ...
May 07, 2026 SDSU athletics logo.
Lawn watering refresher course
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.c0m) -- You can water your lawn, but in Sioux Falls you need to watch the clock and the calendar when you do. Odd/Even calendar restrictions are year-round, along with a watering...
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Proposed metal detector left out of equipment purchase for new justice center
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- Lincoln County is making final preparations to move into its new Justice Center. The move apparently won't include a new metal detector that was requested by the Sheriff's off...
May 06, 2026 Ba_peuceta / Depositphotos.com
Sanford honored for innovation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sanford Health is being recognized as one of 'America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune. It's the fourth straight year the company has made the list...the only compa...
May 06, 2026 Sanford Health logo.
Coroner lists top causes of death in 2025 investigations
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Drug overdoses were the leading cause of deaths investigated by the Minnehaha County Coroner last year. Coroner Dr. Kenneth Schnell says there were 24 drug-related deaths...
May 06, 2026
States Attorney presents crime stats
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The good side, and the bad side of juvenile crime stats. Minnehaha County State's Attorney Daniel Haggar presented both to County Commissioners Tuesday morning. He told c...
May 05, 2026 Minnehaha County State's Attorney Daniel Haggar
Lewis & Clark Regional Water blazes trail for other systems
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The Missouri River is often viewed as a dividing point in South Dakota. East River and West River interests are diverse. But, when it comes to meeting water needs, it brin...
May 05, 2026 Lewis & Clark Exec. Director Troy Larson
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County Commissioners consider alternatives to tearing down Coliseum
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Coliseum lives for another day - at least for now. A consultant recommended razing the building to make room for new administrative space. It was built in...
May 05, 2026
Weapons violation sends illegal immigrant to prison
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A weapons violation has produced nearly two more years in federal prison for a 25-year old man. Omot Karlo was in a vehicle being pursued by Sioux Falls police in 2024. W...
May 05, 2026
On-site mental health therapists appear to be helping Sioux Falls students
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Improved school attendance and less disruptive behavior are among the early results of a mental health pilot program in five Sioux Falls schools. The program is being fun...
May 05, 2026
