Category Archives: Local News
Mayor TenHaken still insisting on county-wide stay at home order from the state
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — At his briefing this morning, Mayor Paul Tenhaken says he is still waiting on a stay at home order from Governor Noem for Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties. He wants ...
Apr 13, 2020
Two Walmart employees in different Sioux Falls stores test positive for COVID-19
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - State Health officials announced today that two separate employees at two different Walmart locations in Sioux Falls have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals report...
Apr 13, 2020
Sioux Falls schools hoping for best, preparing for worst
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls School District will send out a survey to high school seniors on the graduation situation. Schools Chief Brian Maher wants more feedback in case tr...
Apr 13, 2020
Smithfield isn't the only meat packing plant closing in North America from COVID-19
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Major meat companies in the United States and Canada have closed plants temporarily due to cases of the new coronavirus and concerns about its spread. Here are some facilities that...
Apr 13, 2020
Groups to start centralized food giveaways from the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) A number of Sioux Falls churches and charitable organizations are joining forces for a comprehensive food giveaway program. Feeding South Dakota, Faith Temple, the 211 Hel...
Apr 13, 2020
Sanford Health conducting trial on hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus treatment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sanford Health will lead a comprehensive clinical trial investigating the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, to understand its role in treating and potentially ...
Apr 13, 2020
PETA to protest for permanent closure of the Sioux Falls Smithfield plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says the group plans to protest in front of the Smithfield Foods pork plant in Sioux Falls at noon toda...
Apr 13, 2020
Hog producers worried about impact of closure of Smithfield plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Hog producers are concerned about the shutdown of the Sioux Falls Smithfield Foods packing plant. South Dakota Pork Producers Council President Craig Andersen says...
Apr 13, 2020
Tri-state look at COVID-19 4/13/20
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Easter Sunday saw over 100 new cases of COVID-19 in South Dakota, bringing the total to 730 cases in the state. Minnehaha County has the most with 527 total cases, acco...
Apr 13, 2020
More snow for Sioux Falls?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Snow ends tonight east of I-29. Winds slowly decrease with some areas of blowing snow possible. Monday brings a chance for light snow showers & breezy conditio...
Apr 12, 2020
