Category Archives: Local News
3rd inmate to die within two days at the South Dakota Penitentiary
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Three inmates died within in two days at the South Dakota Penitentiary. Officials say they're aggressively investigating the most recent death of 25-year-old Kaleb Lukkes...
Sep 26, 2025 EvgeniyShkolenko / Depositphotos.com
The Minnehaha County Commission has approved the 2026 budget.
The Minnehaha County Commission has approved the 2026 budget. Commissioners approved over 132-million dollars in spending without needing use any opt outs for additional tax levies on property owners....
Sep 24, 2025 Got Credit / CC
Sioux Falls Parks and Rec received a perfect score
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation department is still at the top of its class. The Department has achieved a perfect score in its Five-year reaccreditation review. It ...
Sep 24, 2025 Sioux falls parks and recreation
The Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo mourns the loss of beloved tiger
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Zoo employees mourn the death and incredible life of Callie, a 16-year old Amur Tiger. Callie was born at the Great Plains Zoo and spent all but a couple of years there. ...
Sep 24, 2025 Max van den Oetelaar / Unsplash
Judge declares Sioux Falls man unfit for trial in rape case
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- A Sioux Falls man accused of raping a woman over nearly five years was back in court Tuesday for a competency hearing. A judge ruled that 35-year-old Kyle Huff isn't ment...
Sep 24, 2025 HayDmitriy / Depositphotos.com
Brandon residents are working to save the trees in a local park
Brandon, SD (KELO.com) -- Brandon residents are working to save trees and foliage in a local park. The city plans to clear parts of Van Buskirk Park of trees as part of drainage improvements and pond ...
Sep 24, 2025 Ian Sane / CC
South Dakota will honor fallen veteran Sergeant Dirk R. Appas by naming a bridge over Crow Creek after him
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- South Dakota is moving forward with plans to honor fallen veterans by naming bridges after them. The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting another dedication ceremony in honor...
Sep 23, 2025 alancrosthwaite / Depositphotos.com
Better Business Bureau is warning South Dakotans about online car sale scams
(Sioux Falls, SD) -- Better Business Bureau officials are warning South Dakotans to be cautious with online car deals and say if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. A Sioux Falls man ...
Sep 23, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
5 people indicted for illegal drug smuggling at the South Dakota State Penitentiary
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- An investigation at South Dakota's State Penitentiary is complete, and criminal charges are coming against staff and others involved in illegal activity. Attorney General...
Sep 23, 2025 motortion / Depositphotos.com
Two autumn road construction projects began yesterday in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) -- Fall road construction season has begun. Two projects in Sioux Falls that could affect your daily commute are just began yesterday. Rice Street will be closed between Cle...
Sep 23, 2025 Alpegor6 / Depositphotos.com
