Category Archives: Local News

Sailors made a special visit to Sanford Children's Hospital during Navy Week
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Sailors from the U.S. Navy's Meteorology and Oceanography team made a special visit to Sanford Children's Hospital. As part of Navy Week, the crew handed out Navy swag and spent t...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 08, 2025

A proposed ordinance in Sioux Falls could soon ban tents and encampments in public spaces.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- A proposed ordinance in Sioux Falls could soon ban tents and encampments in public spaces. A move that directly impacts people experiencing homelessness. While some hidden camps, ...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 08, 2025 MSPhotographic / Depositphotos.com

Sioux Falls residents at city council meeting urge leaders to reject South Dakota's new immigration crackdown.
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Tensions rise in Sioux Falls as residents pack a city council meeting, urging leaders to reject South Dakota's new immigration crackdown. The backlash follows Governor Rhoden's la...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 07, 2025

A group of sailors are building tiny homes for veterans in Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- As part of Navy Week, a group of sailors is helping build tiny homes for homeless veterans in Sioux Falls through the Veterans Community Project. When the weather turned Wednesday...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 07, 2025 Bumble-Dee / Depositphotos.com

Oppositon is growing in Sioux Falls against the safety initiative, Operation Prairie Thunder
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Opposition is building in Sioux Falls to Governor Rhoden's new public safety initiative, Operation Prairie Thunder. Dozens of residents plan to speak at tonight's city council mee...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 06, 2025

Justin Rackley's murder trial is moving forward in Lincoln County
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- A high-profile murder trial is moving forward in Lincoln County. Jury selection is underway for Justin Rackley, the 32-year-old accused of killing three people around a backyard f...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 06, 2025

Minnehaha County reviewing pay scale
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County Commissioners are getting their first look at a pay and employee classification study Tuesday. Human Resources Director Carey Deaver presented proposed c...
Tom Rooney Aug 05, 2025 Minnehaha County Commissioners

Police justified in shooting suspect
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Investigators say Sioux Falls police officers were justified in shooting a suspect in early July. 24-year old Deondre Black Hawk fired at officers first, as he tried flee...
Tom Rooney Aug 05, 2025 Photo Courtesy: SD Attorney General

Outdoor pools to begin closing this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls swimming pools will begin the process of closing within a few days. Frank Olson and Terrace Park pools will be the first, closing on Sunday. Terrace Park will...
Tom Rooney Aug 05, 2025 A Sioux Falls swimming pool. Photo from the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department.

Opening weekend at the Sioux Empire Fair saw an increase in attendance
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- So far, so good for the Sioux Empire Fair. Opening weekend saw an increase in attendance. The cooler weather seems to have helped encourage the attendance boost. The fair...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 04, 2025


