Category Archives: Local News

SETC announces new President
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- He says it's like coming home. Dr. Cory Clasemann will become the next President of Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. Claseman grew up in Windom, Minnesota. He ...
Tom Rooney May 30, 2024

Sioux Falls School District opts out of property tax freeze
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- The Sioux Falls School Board is opting out of the State property tax freeze, just like it has every year since the early 2000's. It was a unanimous vote at last night's S...
Tom Rooney May 29, 2024

Former mayor makes initial court appearance on murder charges
CENTERVILLE, SD (KELO.com) -- The former Mayor of Centerville made his initial court appearance in Vermillion Wednesday on three charges of first degree murder. 64-year old Jay Ostrem is accused of wa...
Tom Rooney May 29, 2024 fergregory / Depositphotos.com

City Councilor hoping for success on tax cuts
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco is setting his sites on bigger targets. Cutting taxes and fees is at the heart of his efforts. So far, he's convinced his collea...
Tom Rooney May 28, 2024 eskaylim / Depositphotos.com

Former Mayor charged in shooting deaths of three Centerville residents
CENTERVILLE, SD (KELO.com) -- The town of Centerville is in shock, as former Mayor Jay Ostrem is charged with three counts of first degree murder. Three people were shot to death in Centerville last n...
Tom Rooney May 28, 2024 fergregory / Depositphotos.com

Police identify driver and reveal charges in city accident that killed two teenagers
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Sioux Falls Police have identified the driver in last month's tragic accident that claimed two lives. 17 year old Damion Laurelez of Sioux Falls faces 1st and 2nd Degree ...
Tom Rooney May 28, 2024 Sioux Falls Police cruiser door. KELO.com News file photo.

Two house fires in one day in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It was a busy Friday for Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue. Two fires broke out in the city only six hours apart. Homes were damaged by smoke and flames, one at approximately...
Rich Keller May 25, 2024 Sioux Falls Fire Rescue emblem.

Charges filed against juvenile in deadly car crash
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Charges have been filed against the driver of last month's tragic car crash in a Sioux Falls neighborhood. The juvenile driver faces multiple counts of manslaughter, vehi...
Tom Rooney May 24, 2024 Sioux Falls Police cruiser. KELO.com News file photo.

Gift paves the way for expansion of Levitt at the Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- Levitt at the Falls is about to go year-round. A generous gift from Kathy and Dick Sweetman will produce some major changes a the Levitt Shell. Levitt President and CEO N...
Tom Rooney May 24, 2024 (Photo: Levitt at the Falls)

Great Plains Zoo welcomes summer with new water feature
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) -- One new water attraction that is open today as the new Splash Pad at the Great Plains Zoo. A ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official opening of the new feature in ...
Tom Rooney May 23, 2024


