Category Archives: Local News

Peddlers making the rounds - ask to see permits before buying
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Save yourself some grief by asking to see their permit. That's the advice of Sioux Falls Police Information Officer Sam Clemens. He says there have been some complaints a...
Tom Rooney Apr 23, 2025 Sioux Falls Police daily briefing graphic.

Sioux Falls man dies in rollover crash near Lennox
LENNOX, SD (KELO.com) -- A 60-year old Sioux Falls man is dead and another injured in a single-vehicle accident near Lennox Monday evening. Their vehicle went off the road, entered a ditch and rolled,...
Tom Rooney Apr 23, 2025 Fatal crash graphic.

Homicide victim identified - second homicide at apartment complex this month
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police have released the identity of the man who died in a deadly stabbing incident last week. Virgil Hawk Wing died after being stabbed during a fight at an ...
Tom Rooney Apr 23, 2025 bradcalkins / Depositphotos.com

Zokaites running for mayor's office again
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- A familiar name has become the first to official toss his hat into the ring for the 2026 Sioux Falls Mayoral Race. David Zokaites will try again - after at least two unsu...
Tom Rooney Apr 23, 2025 Sioux Falls Mayor candidates David Zokaites. Photo from his campaign Facebook page.

Second homicide at same apartment complex in less than a month
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Police are investigating a second homicide at a Southwest Sioux Falls apartment complex, but the two incidents are not related. Just before 1:30 this morning police were ...
Tom Rooney Apr 18, 2025 bradcalkins / Depositphotos.com

Former Sioux Falls police officer facing sexual misconduct charge involve 7 year old girl
SAUK RAPIDS, MN (KELO.com) -- A former Sioux Falls police officer faces a charge of second-degree criminal sexual misconduct involving a seven-year old girl in Minnesota decades ago. 33-year old Andre...
Tom Rooney Apr 18, 2025 vladek / Depositphotos.com

Sinking revenues hitting city budget
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- There's a good chance Sioux Falls City Councilors will be looking at budget cuts later this year. Sales Tax collections only increased by 0.1% during the first quarter of...
Tom Rooney Apr 16, 2025 Sioux Falls City Council

Mayor: State of the City strong, but challenges ahead
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The State of the City is strong, but there are headwinds on the horizon. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken says among the challenges are federal and state budget cuts and a...
Tom Rooney Apr 15, 2025

Restaurant owner, manager released on bond in immigration case
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Three people from the Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Sioux Falls who were arrested on federal immigration charges, have been released on bond. They include the restaurant's ...
Tom Rooney Apr 15, 2025 Clyde Robinson / CC

Hibachi owners face potential deportation
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The owners of the Hibachi Grill and Buffet in Sioux Falls restaurant face potential deportation after their arrest for allegedly harboring illegal workers. The government...
Tom Rooney Apr 11, 2025 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com


