Category Archives: Local News
Sanford Health offers COVID-19 testing for those impacted by Smithfield outbreak
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Sanford Health is offering COVID-19 testing for those impacted by the Smithfield outbreak as well as others exposed to the virus in Sioux Falls. To minimize wait times, ...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Gov. Noem, Mayor TenHaken pen letter to Smithfield requesting 14 day closure
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in cooperation with Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken penned an open letter to Smithfield Foods to suspend operations for 14 days. ̶...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Lincoln County Sheriffs offer birthday surprise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Lincoln County Sherriff’s office are now offering their services to more than those reporting a crime. The sheriffs’ office took to social media le...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Name released In Turner County fatal crash
CHANCELLOR, S.D. - A Chancellor, S.D. man has been identified as the person who died Wednesday morning in a one-vehicle crash south of Chancellor. A 2004 Dodge Durango was northbound on 461st Avenue w...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Look ahead to public meetings next week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Despite the coronavirus, local governmental bodies are still meeting. SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL BOARD The Sioux Falls School Board meets Monday at 5:30 pm at the Instruct...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Latest S.D. coronavirus numbers: 90 new cases
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota’s positive coronavirus cases increased by 90 since yesterday to 626. That is now the single biggest one day increase, exceeding yesterday’...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Winter isn't done with the area yet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There is a winter weather advisory starting overnight tonight that lasts until 7 pm tomorrow. Sioux Falls and most of our coverage area may receive 2 to 4 inches o...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Sioux Falls councilors considering ordinance protecting essential workers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls City Councilors are considering a new emergency ordinance to protect essential employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Councilor Theresa Stehly said...
Todd Epp Apr 11, 2020
Lewis Drug statement on employee with COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Below is a statement from Lewis Drug on the South Dakota Health Department’s report that one of their employees at their 37th and Minnesota store was working...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
State health department says two Sioux Falls employees worked while infected with COVID-19
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — State health officials say employees at two businesses in Sioux Falls reported working while they were able to transmit the coronavirus to others. One was an emplo...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020


