Category Archives: Local News
Mayor TenHaken stands in solidarity with local food plant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Mayor Paul TenHaken took to social media in a show of solidarity with Smithfield foods. TenHaken tweeted, “The City is actively supporting the efforts of the...
Apr 08, 2020
Brookings County offices and facilities remain closed to the public
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Brookings County offices and facilities will remain closed to the public until May 6. However, the Brookings County Commission continues to evaluate the circumstance...
Apr 08, 2020
A snapshot of delayed area funerals in the age of the coronavirus
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — There has been a lot of word of mouth about delayed funeral ceremonies in the area the past two months with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. But what are ...
Apr 08, 2020
Traditional graduations may become virtual graduations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Public Schools Chief Brian Maher has asked high school seniors for alternatives if traditional graduations need to be canceled. Dr. Maher says the seni...
Apr 08, 2020
Smithfield Plant is COVID-19 hotspot
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — South Dakota Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon confirms that the Smithfield Plant in Sioux Falls is a COVID-19 hotspot. She shared the numbers at Wednesday’s bri...
Apr 08, 2020
Have it your way--in a plastic box--at south side Sioux Falls Burger King
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — If you go to the Burger King drive-through at 57th and Cliff in Sioux Falls, your money and your meal will be “boxed.” When you get to the pickup windo...
Apr 08, 2020
Street construction update 4/8/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Street construction update: Lane Closure - 41st Street Beginning on Thursday, April 9, 2020, the outside eastbound lane of West 41st Street will be closed between ...
Apr 08, 2020
Sioux Falls homeowners must leave garbage at the curb
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls homeowners will need to move their garbage cans to the curb to help ease staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. City Public Works Director Ma...
Apr 08, 2020
Sioux Falls social distancing ordinance extended by two weeks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The limit on customers in Sioux Falls businesses is extended for another two weeks. The Sioux Falls City Council signed off on an extension to the city’s soc...
Apr 08, 2020
Sioux Falls health director stresses social distancing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls Public Health Director Jill Franken stressed the importance of social distancing Tuesday to slow the spread of COVID-19. Franken called social distanci...
Apr 08, 2020
