Thune: Big week ahead for health care bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO-AM) -- It could be an intense week of debate in Washington over the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act.The Senate will consider their reform bill, and possibly...
View ArticleTwo cases of the unthinkable in South Dakota
UNDATED (KELO AM) Unfortunately, two South Dakota communities are dealing with two separate cases of suspected child rape.The latest comes from Plankinton, where a man is accused of raping a child at a...
View ArticleAUDIO: Better protecting history set for a vote
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) The Old Courthouse Museum and Pettigrew House in Sioux Falls are stuffed with thousands of priceless historical artifacts that should be stored more safely elsewhere."Right...
View ArticleJackley weighs in on Trump travel ban victory
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO AM) South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court for allowing President Trump's travel ban from certain Muslim-majority countries to take...
View ArticleEndangered snow monkey born at GP Zoo
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Great Plains Zoo announced today the birth of an endangered Snow Monkey baby. The male baby, born on May 16, is the sixth Snow Monkey born at the Zoo, and is one of 24...
View ArticleGas prices hit yearly low in SD
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO AM) – South Dakota’s pump price average hit a low for the year today, AAA reports, $2.27 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline. According to GasPrices.AAA.com, the state...
View ArticleOne CBO report, two widely divergent meanings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- It's the same Congressional Budget Office report on the Republican Senate health care bill, but the reactions couldn't be more different.Below are statements from the...
View ArticleSuggestions for safer trips to the beauty salon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- The South Dakota Cosmetology Commission says they set high professional standards for nail technicians and cosmetologists for consumer safety.Every summer, many consumers...
View ArticleExpect cuts in city capital improvement budget
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- Expect a $40 million cut in the Mayor Mike Huether's proposed capital improvement plan that he'll announce this afternoon."We'll focus the next five years per my...
View ArticleNew season announced at Washington Pavilion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) The Washington Pavilion's new performance season will range from classic to kinky.The Pavilion's Regina Ruhberg announced on Tuesday in Sioux Falls that the new season...
View ArticleTeaching math, English, and proper behavior in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) The Sioux Falls School District is expanding a program designed to teach kids how to better behave in class.The school board has voted to expand the Tier 2 program to a...
View ArticleYoung vandals go on home rampage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) Three young boys have caused thousands of dollars in damage to a vacant Sioux Falls home.Police Spokesman Sam Clemens says employees at a nearby business saw the three kids...
View ArticleStreets, utilities focus of 2018-22 Capitol Plan
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO AM) - Today, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Mayor Mike Huether presented his recommended $548 million capital program for 2018–2022. Ninety percent of capital improvement projects are...
View ArticleWhat's next for the University Center?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- The South Dakota Board of Regents will hear a report at their meeting this week on prospects for the University Center in Sioux Falls.The center has struggled with its...
View ArticleHoneybees making a sweet rally
BRUCE, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- The bees are making a comeback, sort of.The USDA says over the last ten years, the number of managed honeybee colonies have increased. The bad news for beekeepers is that...
View ArticleAvoid "The Independence Day Pet Peril Progression"!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) -- The City of Sioux Falls is warning you about "The Independence Day Pet Progression."They say fireworks means scared pets run off then bite people then Animal Control and...
View Article"Pink Slime" trial ends with sides settling
ELK POINT, S.D (KELO AM) The nationally watched trial that put Elk Point, South Dakota on the legal map abruptly ended on Wednesday with an out-of-court settlement.Details of the settlement were not...
View ArticleThieves rock Harrisburg cars
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO AM) Thieves used rocks to break into at least three vehicles in Harrisburg early Wednesday.Lincoln County Authorities say that money, purses, shoes and other belongings were...
View ArticleAUDIO: Thune deep in the healthcare debate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO AM) South Dakota U.S. Senator John Thune is defending and explaining the Republican healthcare plan he helped write."I believe it's time to vote. We've got to bring this process...
View ArticleSioux Falls Development wants former residents back
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Sioux Falls Development Foundation has a message to anyone who may have moved away to begin their career in another state recently.This isn't the same town you left...
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