Category Archives: Local News

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

Chick Fil-A to add another location in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Chick-Fil-A will be spreading its wings in eastern Sioux Falls. A permit has been issued to build a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant in the 29-hundred block of East Arrowhead P...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 04, 2025 Mike Mozart / CC

Police are investigating a truck that crashed into a house in Sioux Falls on Saturday Night
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a crash that involved a truck and a house Saturday night. The accident happened on South Euclid Avenue. No one was injured, but the s...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 04, 2025 Police line photo from Reuters.

Sioux Falls Little League squad advances in the Midwest Region Tournament
WHITESTOWN, IN (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Little League squad is advancing in the Midwest Region Tournament. They defeated Missouri in the second round and face Fargo in the Midwest semifinal on We...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 04, 2025

Project S.O.S will be giving backpacks and other school supplies to Sioux Falls students today
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Volunteers are working to help supply kids for the new school year. Project S.O.S. - Supply Our Students - will be giving away backpacks today. They were packed over the ...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 04, 2025 tonodiaz / Depositphotos.com

Next week is Navy Week in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is a long way from the oceans, but next week is Navy Week in the city. 60 events are scheduled during the week, featuring more than 50 sailors. Hometown Sailo...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 01, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul L. Archer/Released)

A remodeling project will close a Sioux Falls library later this month.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A remodeling project will close a Sioux Falls library later this month. The Oak View Branch is being renovated and will temporarily close starting August 18th. It isn't e...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 01, 2025

Sioux Falls is extending the hours of its branch and tree drop off sites.
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls is extending the hours of its branch and tree drop off sites. Sites at the Fairgrounds and on Chambers Street will be open to receive branches and trees from ...
Alisha Reinhart Aug 01, 2025


