Category Archives: Local News
Sioux Falls city/school board absentee voting is open
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Combined City/School Board Election that was scheduled for Tuesday is postponed until June. Absentee voting is currently available. The Sioux Falls City Counci...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Gov. Noem declares a public health emergency in Minnehaha County
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — There are at least 190 COVID-19 cases at the Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls. Most are workers but a few are family members. Gov. Kristi Noem made the announcemen...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Updated list of opportunities to give blood in Sioux Falls and the region
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Here’s the latest schedule of “pop up” and other blood drives the Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank is holding in Sioux Falls and across the regio...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Urban Dictionary coins new word: Covidiot
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — A new phrase has been coined by the Urban Dictionary during this unprecedented time. Covidiot. Relating to the 2020 COVID-19 virus, it’s someone who ignores t...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Sioux Falls School District email update 4/9/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls School District is keeping in touch with parents and students via email. Here is the email from 4/9/20: Hello, Sioux Falls School District Staff an...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Street construction update 4/10/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Street construction update: Lane Closure - Minnesota Avenue Beginning on Monday, April 13, 2020, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be clos...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Advocates protest Smithfield Foods' treatment of employees
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Advocates from Sioux Falls’ Latino communities are speaking out against Smithfield Foods’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nancy Reynosa is the found...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Sioux Falls first responders asking for mask donations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — First responders in Sioux Falls are looking for donated cloth masks to help them slow the spread of COVID-19 during their work. First responders use cloth masks wh...
Todd Epp Apr 10, 2020
Absentee voting for June election begins April 17
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) - Absentee voting will begin April 17th for the registered voters in Minnehaha County for the Primary Election to be held June 2, 2020. Auditors are encouraging you to req...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020
Hispanic group to hold 'show of solidarity' with Smithfield workers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A Hispanic group is going to hold a rally at 7 tonight (Thursday) in support of workers at the Sioux Falls Smithfield packing plant. Spokeswoman Nancy Reynoza says...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020


