Category Archives: Local News
Sioux Falls Veteran Affairs gearing up for COVID-19 surge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Early models projected South Dakota to see around 30-70% of its population infected by the novel coronavirus at its projected peak during the month of June. With a...
Todd Epp May 03, 2020
Sioux Falls experts encourage wearing masks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Experts and political officials in Sioux Falls continue to encourage people to wear masks when out in public to slow the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Mike Elliott, chie...
Todd Epp May 02, 2020
Employees at three Sioux Falls businesses test positive for coronavirus
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - State Health officials announced Friday, May 1, that employees at three Sioux Falls businesses have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals reported working while able ...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
City Council passes first reading of ordinance relaxing coronavirus restrictions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council this afternoon unanimously passed a first reading of a city ordinance that would relax some restrictions on bars, cafes, theatres, gym...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
FAA shortens control tower hours at FSD because of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (KELO.com) — The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting back the operating hours of 100 air traffic control towers because of the coronavirus. The tower at Sioux Falls Regional Ai...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
Another four Minnehaha County residents die from COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Four more Minnehaha County residents have died from the coronavirus. That brings the county’s total of deaths to 16 and the state’s to 21. Here are the othe...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
Seven Sioux Falls Village residents die from the coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Seven people have died from the coronavirus at the Good Samaritan Society’s Sioux Falls Village. The facility has had 54 residents test positive for the viru...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
Empire Mall to open May 8th
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Empire Mall will be opening up next Friday, May 8th. According to the Simon Property website, the mall will operate under modified hours. It will open Monday t...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
Let it Shine South Dakota tonight from 9:30 to 10 p.m.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) On May 1st between 9:30 and 10 pm, residents, communities, schools, and businesses are invited to go outside and "let it shine." Shine for those who are sick and for those...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020
Sioux Falls School District email update 4/30/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls School District has been keeping in touch with parents and students via email. Here is the email from 4/30/20: Hello, Sioux Falls School District S...
Todd Epp May 01, 2020


