Climatologists predict rare return of El Nino
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Climatologists say it's rare when a La Nina is sandwiched between two El Nino's in three years, but that may happen later this year.Dennis Todey, head of the Midwest...
View ArticleArrests in fraudulent check cashing schemes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Police arrested two Georgia men for allegedly enlisting Sioux Falls transients to cash fake payroll checks.Officer Sam Clemens says the men would ask the unsuspecting...
View ArticleSouth Dakota's multi-billion dollar tourism industry
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Governor Dennis Daugaard was in Falls Park this morning recognizing National Travel and Tourism week.Daugaard says most visitors he talks to comment on how friendly South...
View ArticleSellers in home heaven in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) The real estate market is sizzling this spring in Sioux Falls."We are a phenomenal, fantastic craziness," is how President of the Sioux Empire Realtors, Beth Jamison puts it...
View ArticleHelping others nationally recognized
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO AM) One of the Nation's top youth volunteers is 13-year-old Donnie Stoltz of Sioux Falls.The Seventh grader at Patrick Henry Middle School has collected sports equipment for more...
View ArticleUPDATED: Sideras arrested for child porn
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Authorities say that former Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Chief Jim Sideras has been arrested on child pornography charges.According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office,...
View ArticleWrestling with public access on flooded private property
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Non-Meandered Waters Interim Study Committee is meeting for two days in Aberdeen and the focus is on public comment.The committee is tasked with drafting a measure...
View ArticleUpdate on Sioux Empire Network of Care
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A pilot project aimed at a coordinated social service system in the Sioux Empire boasts 10,000 clients in just six months.President of the HelpLine Center, Janet...
View ArticleTIMELINE: Sideras' retirement, investigation, arrest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO-AM) – The following is a timeline of events leading to former Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Chief Jim Sideras being charged with ten counts of felony child pornography late...
View ArticleFavorable gas prices for summer tourism
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - While Governor Daugaard recognized tourism as South Dakota's second largest industry yesterday, the price of a gallon of gas in South Dakota averaged $2.33 and oil hovered...
View ArticleSideras reaction: shocked to redemptive
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) The child porn charges against former Fire Rescue Chief Jim Sideras have shocked Sioux Falls, most directly the neighbors on his street."You just don't know who your...
View ArticleSub-contractors to repair soffits at the Denny
Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO AM) - Beginning on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, crews will be working on the north side of the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center to repair a portion of exterior soffit. The work should...
View ArticleSioux Falls 3rd best city to practice medicine
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A physician's and healthcare professional's website has ranked Sioux Falls as the 3rd best city nationwide for doctors to practice.Medscape's rankings are based on...
View ArticlePhillips Avenue, great American shopping street
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - In the mid to late 70's Phillips Avenue, in downtown Sioux Falls, was on the verge of collapse after planners closed the street to cars making the artery a pedestrian...
View ArticleThune, Rounds have concerns about Comey firing
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO AM) South Dakota U.S. Senators John Thune (R) and Mike Rounds (R) both question the timing of President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey.Senator Rounds says he was...
View ArticleVIDEO: Emotional Huether faces media on Sideras' charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The next Chief of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue will come from within the ranks.Director of Human Resources Bill O'Toole says there are eight candidates that could replace Jim...
View ArticleBus depot face lift begins soon in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) Sioux Falls downtown Bus Depot will close starting Monday, May 15 for major reconstruction.The City says a temporary downtown station will be established at Fawick Park on...
View ArticleSoutheast Tech wins national award
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls is the first South Dakota school to win a prestigious national award that you may never have heard about.Southeast Tech is one...
View ArticleDeer down in Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO AM) A rough winter and disease had a major impact on South Dakota's deer herd."All that sums up to a minimal population growth to no population growth in some areas," says State...
View ArticleSouth Dakota watching Minnesota measles
UNDATED (KELO AM) As Minnesota's measles outbreak nears 50 cases, South Dakotans are being urged to make sure their shots are up to date.State Epidemiologist Dr. Lon Kightlinger says symptoms include...
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