Category Archives: Local News
USD announces online summer term
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO.com) — The University of South Dakota will continue remote delivery through the summer academic term, as announced by the South Dakota Board of Regents today. Due to the i...
Apr 06, 2020
Avera Health supports tougher S.D. COVID-19 restrictions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — One of the region’s largest health system, Avera Health, agrees with the more stringent steps Gov. Kristi Noem has taken in dealing with the coronavirus. "Av...
Apr 06, 2020
Gov. Noem imposes restrictions on 65+ and chronic health conditions in Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is ordering more restrictions on movement in the state as COVID-19 virus numbers continue to rise. Today, the governor announced she has sig...
Apr 06, 2020
Gov. Noem recommends all schools close for remainder of school year
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — Governor Kristi Noem Monday, extended her school closure recommendation through the end of the school year. This, in turn, will also affect all Sioux Falls School Distr...
Apr 06, 2020
Mayor TenHaken issues proclamation with more social distancing advice
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Mayor Paul TenHaken is advising–but not ordering–additional social distancing and other measures. These include: All people two years old who are able ...
Apr 06, 2020
Over 160 city and county leaders ask Gov. Noem to declare a public health emergency
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) — More than 160 municipal officials have signed a letter requesting Governor Noem to declare a public health emergency. The South Dakota Municipal League says they believ...
Apr 06, 2020
Tri-state look at coronavirus 4/6/20
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The number of South Dakotans testing positive for COVID-19 keeps growing. The South Dakota Department of Health reports Sunday that the number of coronavirus cases...
Apr 06, 2020
Mayor TenHaken loves this city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Mayor Paul TenHaken loves Sioux Falls. Mayor TenHaken expressed his thoughts Saturday on Twitter: “I love this city. I miss kids, schools, hugs. I hate heari...
Apr 06, 2020
Portion of Lincoln County 115 closed for construction
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — If you’re a commuter from Harrisburg or Tea to Sioux Falls, you’re going to need to find a different route tomorrow (Monday). Constructions begins on a...
Apr 06, 2020
Local blood drives see success
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — In light of the current circumstances local pop-up blood drives are seeing success. The local blood drives supply blood to more than 36 area hospitals. If you want...
Apr 05, 2020
