Category Archives: Local News
Street construction update 5/5/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Street construction update: Marion Road Water Main Extension Project from Benson Road to 54th Street North Beginning on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, construction will beg...
May 5, 2020
Maher: Reopening schools this year wouldn't be worth it
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Maher said reopening local schools this academic year remains off the table. Maher told KELO Radio’s It&...
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 deaths increase at Good Samaritan Society's Sioux Falls Village
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — At least 13 people that tested positive for COVID-19 have died at the Good Samaritan Society’s Sioux Falls Village. Good Sam reports that nearly 100 people a...
May 4, 2020
State agriculture department confirms emerald ash borer infestation in Canton
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) has confirmed that an infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB) has been discovered near Canton, South Dakota. In 2018, the fir...
May 4, 2020
Mayor Tenhaken: No word yet on full opening of Smithfield plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken does not know when the idled Smithfield pork packing plant will reopen. Union officials say some workers have been called back toda...
May 4, 2020
Street construction update 5/4/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Street construction update: Lane Closures - 41st Street between Sparta Avenue to Faith Avenue Beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020, eastbound and westbound traffic wil...
May 4, 2020
Additional local COVID-19 testing site prepped
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A Washington High School parking lot in Sioux Falls has become one of the latest sites for locals who are in need of COVID-19 testing. The drive-thru testing will ...
May 3, 2020
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...
May 3, 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...
May 2, 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 ...
May 1, 2020
