Category Archives: Local News
In-person absentee voting begins after ballot delay
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Nearly a week after it was supposed to start, early in-person voting is getting underway across South Dakota. Ballots were held up at the printers because of late filing ...
Apr 23, 2026 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com
Tea police officer honored with Prorok award
TEA, SD (KELO.com) -- An officer with the Tea Police Department is the 'Ken Prorok Traffic Safety Officer of the Year'. Taylor White is a drug recognition expert, police service dog handler and field ...
Apr 23, 2026
Former daycare worker sentenced for child abuse
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A former Sioux Falls Daycare worker faces five years in prison. Chelsea Struss worked at Nxt Gen Kidz Daycare, where she was charged with 18 counts of child abuse. She pl...
Apr 23, 2026
Jamison says experience as City Councilor, Legislator prepares him for job as Mayor
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The June 2nd Primary Election ballot is much longer than normal because local elections have been combined with the state elections. It's a move intended to increase vote...
Apr 23, 2026 State Rep. Greg Jamison (R-Sioux Falls). SD LRC photo.
Sioux Falls city financial picture lagging, but solid
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The financial picture for the city of Sioux Falls is improving, but still a bit short of expectations. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett presented the 2025 financials...
Apr 22, 2026
Kuehn Park pool replacement project underway
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls' newest aquatic center is now officially under construction. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the new outdoor Kuehn Park pool. Mayor Paul ...
Apr 22, 2026 Kuehn Park Pool. Photo from the City of Sioux Falls.
Minnehaha County administration building at end of life cycle?
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The 70-year old Minnehaha County Administration Building is showing its age. County Commissioners were briefed on a proposal to replace and demolish the current facility....
Apr 22, 2026 Photo Courtesy: SDPB
City Council approves TIF for Railyard project, takes first step in accepting land donation at The Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls City Council has given its stamp of approval of an eight million dollar Tax Increment Financing District for a downtown development project. The move adva...
Apr 22, 2026 Photo: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation
Sioux Falls man held on kidnapping, rape, assault charges
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man is being held on a half-million dollar bond for rape, kidnapping, aggravated assault and numerous other charges. Police say Richard Nemec held a woman a...
Apr 22, 2026 Sioux Falls Police cruiser door. KELO.com News file photo.
Christine Erickson leaning on city hall & legislative experience as she seeks Mayor's officee
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls residents are sorting through the resumes of five candidates who want to be their next mayor. This week, we're hearing from those candidates. Today, former ci...
Apr 22, 2026
