Category Archives: Local News
Mayor TenHaken discusses 'heated' phone calls with Smithfield officials
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Prior to the announcement this morning the Smithfield was going to shut down its pork packing plant in Sioux Falls over the weekend, Mayor Paul TenHaken said he ha...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020
Smithfield to shutter Sioux Falls plant for three days
SMITHFIELD, Va. (KELO.com) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that it will close its Sioux Falls, SD facility for three days. The company will suspend operations in a large section of the ...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020
Street construction update 4/9/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Street construction update: Lane Closure - Benson Road Beginning on Thursday morning, April 9, 2020, the outside eastbound lane of West Benson Road will be closed ...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020
One Sioux Falls Fund needs more donations, TenHaken says
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Despite a strong start to the One Sioux Falls Fund, aimed at easing housing insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Paul TenHaken says he’s still look...
Todd Epp Apr 09, 2020
Mayor TenHaken stands in solidarity with local food plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media in a show of solidarity with Smithfield foods. TenHaken tweeted, “The City is actively supporting the efforts of the...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020
Brookings County offices and facilities remain closed to the public
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Brookings County offices and facilities will remain closed to the public until May 6. However, the Brookings County Commission continues to evaluate the circumstance...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020
A snapshot of delayed area funerals in the age of the coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There has been a lot of word of mouth about delayed funeral ceremonies in the area the past two months with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. But what are ...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020
Traditional graduations may become virtual graduations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Public Schools Chief Brian Maher has asked high school seniors for alternatives if traditional graduations need to be canceled. Dr. Maher says the seni...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020
Smithfield Plant is COVID-19 hotspot
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon confirms that the Smithfield Plant in Sioux Falls is a COVID-19 hotspot. She shared the numbers at Wednesday’s bri...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020
Have it your way--in a plastic box--at south side Sioux Falls Burger King
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — If you go to the Burger King drive-through at 57th and Cliff in Sioux Falls, your money and your meal will be “boxed.” When you get to the pickup windo...
Todd Epp Apr 08, 2020


