Category Archives: Local News
Governor signs airport funding bill
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Expansion projects at the Sioux Falls and Rapid City airports are getting some help from the state. Governor Rhoden has signed a bill to provide 15-million dollar low-int...
Mar 25, 2026 Sioux Falls Airport
SFFR working to recruit next group of fire fighters
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Hiring season is nearly here for Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue. Division Chief Luke Smidt has been with the department for 11 years, and says he has never regretted his mov...
Mar 25, 2026 Photo: SFFR Facebook page
No suspects, no arrests in disappearance and death of 14-year old Sioux Falls girl
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The FBI and law enforcement from three states are working with Sioux Falls police to find answers in the disappearance and death of 14-year old McKenna Wendel of Sioux Fa...
Mar 24, 2026 McKenna Wendel
Mayor TenHaken gives his final State of the City address
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Eight years of challenges and accomplishments. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken has delivered his final 'State of the City' address, marking major difficulties and victori...
Mar 24, 2026 Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Pentagon to host South Dakota's first WNBA game
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sanford Pentagon will host the state's first-ever WNBA game next month. The Phoenix Mercury, coached by Sioux Falls native Nate Tibbetts, will take on the Chicago Sky...
Mar 24, 2026 adzic.natasa / Depositphotos.com
Funding in place for Abdnor Manufacturing Center at STC
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- State funding is now in place for construction of the James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. Governor Rhoden has si...
Mar 24, 2026
Sioux Falls man arrested on solicitation of a minor charge
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A tip from an online group known as Bikers Against Predators has resulted in charges against a Sioux Falls man. 47-year old John Berry is accused of soliciting a minor. O...
Mar 23, 2026
Multiple law enforcement agencies working on disappearance and death of 14-year old girl who went missing
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An autopsy was performed Monday, but so far, officials aren't naming any suspects in last week's disappearance and death of a 14-year old Sioux Falls girl. Police Chief J...
Mar 23, 2026 McKenna Wendel
Lincoln County P & Z Commission delays decision on large dairy
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) -- The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Commission has placed a hold on an application for a conditional use permit for a large dairy operation. Landowners packed this week's...
Mar 20, 2026 mulderphoto / Depositphotos.com
Sisters spend over a century together
DELL RAPIDS, SD (KELO.com) -- They were born into the same family, and have stayed close to each other for over a century. Rosie Croon turned 101 this week, and sister Hilda Johnson turns 104 next wee...
Mar 20, 2026
