Category Archives: Local News
Follow the latest coronavirus news on our blog
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — To help you keep up with the breaking news and information on the coronavirus, we have set up a blog, “Coronavirus News” and an associated RSS feed. It...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Chamber cancels St. Patrick's Day Parade
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The coronavirus has shut down the Sioux Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade that was scheduled for Saturday. The organizers, the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, ...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Healthy South Dakotans urged to give blood despite coronavirus worries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota residents are urged to keep giving blood so the nation’s supplies don’t run short amid coronavirus concerns. This week, the American Red Cross announ...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
West Central School District extends closure due to coronavirus concerns
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO.com) — The West Central School District is extending its closure because of a nearby case of the coronavirus. School is canceled for tomorrow and Friday. All meetings, pract...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Chick-fil-A is coming to Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — You heard it right – Chick-fil-A will build its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. Mayor Paul TenHaken happily proclaimed the announcement ‘live’ o...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Alleged apartment arsonist caught; Man stabbed with a screwdriver
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Here are some of the biggest cases from the files of the Sioux Falls Police Department’s daily briefing. ALLEGED APARTMENT ARSONIST APPREHENDED A woman accus...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 10 am
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The National Weather Service has Sioux Falls has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 am. Moist ground & light winds will allow dense fog to expand across sout...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
UPDATE: West Central Schools issues statement on closure, cleaning, exposure
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO.com) — The West Central School District issued the following statement this morning concerning their school closure and cleaning. At 7:30 am this morning, West Central Schoo...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
Sioux Falls approves first step in Pavilion repairs
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls has started the process for a multi-million-dollar construction project for the Washington Pavilion. The city council approved $355,000 for the design ...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020
WATCH: Mayor TenHaken, City health leaders address the coronavirus' arrival in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — With a case of coronavirus in Minnehaha County announced today, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and several Sioux Falls health officials and leaders discussed what...
Todd Epp Mar 11, 2020


