Category Archives: Local News
Leaf and branch drop-off sites open
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- With the arrival of warmer weather, the city of Sioux Falls has opened its free leaf and branch drop-off sites. The sites are near the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and on Cha...
Apr 13, 2026
14 year old boy dies in Sioux Falls shooting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating the death of a 14-year old boy caused by a gunshot. The incident took place at about 2:45 Thursday afternoon in a home near Whittier ...
Apr 10, 2026 Sioux Falls Police patch and badge.
"Unleash the Beast" weekend at Premier Center
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The "Unleash the Beast" PBR tour hits the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls starting Friday night. The three-day event is critical for bull riders hoping to make it i...
Apr 10, 2026
DNC adopts SD farm support resolution
NEW ORLEANS, LA (KELO.com) -- A South Dakota farm voice is heard at the Democratic National Committee Conference in New Orleans. Parker farmer Shane Merrill proposed a resolution of support for farmer...
Apr 10, 2026 Photo: SD Democratic Party
Shred event offered to protect sensitive information
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The tax man cometh next week - and to help you protect sensitive documents, the annual shred event isn't far behind. The Better Business Bureau and Sioux Empire Crime Sto...
Apr 10, 2026
Police concerned about illegal, reckless use of E-bikes
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police are warning of a dangerous trend, as E-bike technology and speeds increase. Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says juveniles are operating E-bikes and E-mop...
Apr 09, 2026 Serdynska / Depositphotos.com
Auditors running hard to prepare for absentee voting
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- It's 'crunch time' for county auditors across South Dakota. They were left with a narrow window to print ballots because the deadline for candidates to file nominating pe...
Apr 09, 2026 Studioclover / Depositphotos.com
$25-thousand donation to help provide Harrisburg school lunches
HARRISBURG, DS (KELO.com) -- Local non-profit Hungry Hearts is donating 25-thousand dollars to the Harrisburg School District. The money will boost the school's Angel Fund, which provides school lunch...
Apr 09, 2026 woodleywonderworks / CC
Lengthy sentence for rape/assault conviction
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- 72 years in prison for rape, assault, false imprisonment and burglary. That's the sentence for Kevin Bass, who assaulted and raped his ex girlfriend in her home in 2024. ...
Apr 09, 2026 vladek / Depositphotos.com
Redlin Center displays works not seen for decades
WATERTOWN, SD (KELO.com) -- New works of famed South Dakota artist Terry Redlin are on display at the Redlin Art Center in Watertown. The pieces haven't bee seen in almost two decades. Redlin grew up ...
Apr 09, 2026 Photo: visitwatertownsd.com
