WATCH: New van brings the ocean to Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Since the ocean is a long ways away, the Butterfly House and Aquarium's new van will bring the ocean to the people.And some ocean critters travel well."There are animals...
View ArticleCall before you dig
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Gardening and landscaping are just a few things you can do in the spring.Excel Energy wants to remind everyone to call 8-1-1 or submit an online request to South Dakota...
View ArticleUnexpected new attraction in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- It was an unusual foot race through startled businesses in downtown Sioux Falls.Police had stopped a guy in his car near Tommy Jacks Pub. The man suddenly ran off....
View ArticleLoetscher blasts media on hacking coverage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Jolene Loetscher held an impromptu news conference on Friday to complain that the news media are painting an inaccurate picture of the hacking investigation."To read the...
View ArticleWATCH: Loetscher says she's not a victim but a fighter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The former TV reporter was on the other side of podium today, defending her campaign, her business, and her ideas.Mayoral candidate Jolene Loetscher held an impromptu...
View ArticleWATCH: Plant a tree! It's Arbor Day in Sioux Falls!
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- On a sunny, windy, and warm South Dakota spring day (finally!), Mayor Mike Huether led a bunch of kids in planting a larch tree for Arbor Day.After he proclaimed it...
View ArticleDispose your unwanted drugs responsibly
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The City of Sioux Falls is offering two programs to allow residents to properly dispose of medical waste to protect residents and the environment.The Sioux Falls Police...
View ArticleBarn fire in rural part of Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS (KELO.com) -- Minnehaha County Emergency Management is at a barn fire. Fire Departments from Hartford, Humboldt, Crooks, Lyons and Tea are working the fire.We will have more information as...
View ArticleSioux Falls meth ring leader sentenced to 25 years in prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - (KELO.com) United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Jaunte Lamar Berry, age 31, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 grams or...
View ArticleBaltic student accepted to West Point
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - (KELO.com) Jayden Pittmann of Baltic has received a fully qualified offer of appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, which he intends to accept. Jayden is the son of...
View ArticleBusy Saturday for area firefighters
SIOUX FALLS (KELO.com) – Area firefighters had a busy Saturday.Fire crews were called to a structure fire at 5004 W Omega Place about 8:40 Saturday morning. The home suffered heavy smoke and fire...
View ArticleNWS issues Red Flag Warning
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - (KELO.com) The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for critcal fire danger weather. Strong Southernly winds will gust up to 40-45 mph at times this afternoon....
View ArticleTenHaken, Loetscher make final pitches
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Mayoral candidates Joelene Loetscher and PaulTenHaken on The Greg Belfrage Show today made their final pitches for your votes.Jolene Loetscher:"We have challenges, we...
View ArticleRiver safety tips follow rescued kayaker
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is reminding people of river safety after the rescue of a kayaker in the swollen Big Sioux River.The kayaker was in the river at flood stage on...
View ArticleNeighbor threatens neighbor with hatchet
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Someone wanted to bury the hatchet--in their neighbor."One neighbor that threatened another neighbor with a hatchet," said Sioux Falls Police information officer Sam...
View ArticleKELO.com News City election night coverage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- KELO.com News will provide extensive coverage of the City runoff election Tuesday.7-7:45 p.m. (approximate time) News director Todd Epp will broadcast live from the...
View ArticleWith floodwaters comes moldy sheetrock
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- With areas between Sioux Falls and Brookings flooded, it's important to clean out your sheetrock if it's been damaged by flood waters.Jerry Berg with Intek says the...
View ArticleMrs. Sioux Falls passes at 96
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Seems everybody knew, or at least knew of, 'Mrs Sioux Falls', Sylvia Henkin, dead at the age of 96.If anybody loved this town it was Sylvia. She seemed to be everywhere,...
View ArticleBig arts weekend in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Downtown Sioux Falls is preparing for a big arts weekend May 4 and 5.Events include the South Dakota State Arts Conference, the 15th annual SculptureWalk installation,...
View ArticleUSD hires from within for new president
VERMILION, S.D. (KELO.com) -- The 18th President of the Univesity of South Dakota is Sheila Gestring, the school's chief financial officer."I am honored and humbled to lead the incredible talent at...
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