Category Archives: Local News

Weekend stabbings under investigation in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police are investigating a pair of stabbings that took place over the weekend. In one of the incidents, two men were involved in a fight Saturday evening. Pol...
Tom Rooney Aug 05, 2024 dogulove / CC

Signs of success in Sioux Falls Police recruiting campaign
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls police recruiting efforts appear to be working. For the past month, the department has been conducting a social media and billboard campaign to attract recrui...
Tom Rooney Aug 05, 2024 Sioux Falls Police cruiser. KELO.com News file photo.

Wall Lake unsafe for people and pets
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- If you're looking to cool off at Wall lake, you'd better think twice. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources conducted a water quality test du...
Rich Keller Aug 03, 2024

Two dead from Lake Henry drowning
DE SMET, S.D. (KELO.com) -- A tragedy near De Smet. Two women floating on a South Dakota lake drowned after the wind suddenly picked up and waves became treacherous, authorities said. The women, both ...
Rich Keller Aug 03, 2024 Elizabeth M / CC

Fort Pierre man convicted of rape, incest
PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) -- A Fort Pierre man has been convicted of nine felony counts of rape, sexual contact with a child and Incest involving two different children. Attorney General Marty Jackley say...
Tom Rooney Aug 02, 2024

USD unveils new secondary logo
VERMILLION, SD (KELO.com) -- The USD Coyote is taking on a tough new look. The University unveiled a new secondary logo Thursday night. It depicts the profile of a coyote with a piercing red eye, aler...
Tom Rooney Aug 02, 2024

Days long standoff comes to an end in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- For the second time this week, law enforcement officials have successfully ended a standoff with an arrest. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department negotiated with a woma...
Tom Rooney Aug 01, 2024 Lincoln County graphic.

Young Harrisburg man accused of sexual contact with a 12-year old
HARRISBURG, SD (KELO.com) -- A 19-year old Harrisburg man faces child rape charges that could put him in prison for life. Peyton Roelfsema is accused of sexual contact with a 12-year old victim, while...
Tom Rooney Aug 01, 2024 Lincoln County Sheriff's Office graphic.

Early morning hike ends with armed robbery
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- An early morning hike on the trails at Great Bear came to an unpleasant end early Sunday morning. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens explains. The victims knew the su...
Tom Rooney Jul 29, 2024 Graphic courtesy: Sioux Falls Police

Sioux Falls hostage stand-off shooting justified use of force
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The shooting of an armed hostage taker in Sioux Falls has been ruled as justified. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a South Dakota Division of Criminal Investig...
Rich Keller Jul 27, 2024 Attorney General
Marty Jackley


