Category Archives: Local News
City Council passes first reading of ordinance relaxing coronavirus restrictions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council this afternoon unanimously passed a first reading of a city ordinance that would relax some restrictions on bars, cafes, theatres, gym...
May 1, 2020
FAA shortens control tower hours at FSD because of coronavirus
WASHINGTON (KELO.com) — The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting back the operating hours of 100 air traffic control towers because of the coronavirus. The tower at Sioux Falls Regional Ai...
May 1, 2020
Another four Minnehaha County residents die from COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Four more Minnehaha County residents have died from the coronavirus. That brings the county’s total of deaths to 16 and the state’s to 21. Here are the othe...
May 1, 2020
Seven Sioux Falls Village residents die from the coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Seven people have died from the coronavirus at the Good Samaritan Society’s Sioux Falls Village. The facility has had 54 residents test positive for the viru...
May 1, 2020
Empire Mall to open May 8th
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Empire Mall will be opening up next Friday, May 8th. According to the Simon Property website, the mall will operate under modified hours. It will open Monday t...
May 1, 2020
Let it Shine South Dakota tonight from 9:30 to 10 p.m.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) On May 1st between 9:30 and 10 pm, residents, communities, schools, and businesses are invited to go outside and "let it shine." Shine for those who are sick and for those...
May 1, 2020
Sioux Falls School District email update 4/30/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls School District has been keeping in touch with parents and students via email. Here is the email from 4/30/20: Hello, Sioux Falls School District S...
May 1, 2020
One Sioux Falls Fund providing housing help
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Over 2,200 families have used money from the One Sioux Falls Fund to stay housed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Janet Kiddums of the Helpline Center said the effort...
May 1, 2020
What's inside Sioux Falls' newest proposed COVID-19 ordinance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls appears poised to loosen restrictions on certain businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Paul TenHaken is putting forward a new ordinance to repla...
May 1, 2020
Sec. Perdue says getting Smithfield quickly and safely back online critical to the nation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says getting the idled Smithfield pork packing plant operational again is vital to the nation. The plant closed two weeks a...
Apr 30, 2020
