Sioux Falls receives grant to improve public transportation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded the City of Sioux Falls a $1.99 million grant to enhance public transportation infrastructure. The money will go towards the construction of new bus shelters and renovating existing bus stops along Sioux Area Metro (SAM) routes, according...
Sioux Falls Community Survey results are in
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux falls Residents give the city high marks for Parks & Rec, and Safety and Quality of Life but there are some areas of concern. The 2025 Community Survey results are in, and they show affordability and housing as areas that need work. City Budget Analyst Jody Moss says the survey also...
University system considers housing, meal policy revisions after legislator tried to force changes
SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Board of Regents introduced proposed changes to the public university system’s housing and meal plan policy at its meeting Thursday, in response to failed legislation to remove on-campus living requirements. The board created a workgroup of students and staff in April to “understand...
Wild Wednesday: Box turtles
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Wild Wednesday, Great Plains Zoo Education Specialist Katie Carchedil teaches us about box turtles!. “So, today we have Discover, and she is a three-toed box turtle. She has three toes in the back, and that’s where her name comes from. There are boc turtles all...
Win Bob Dylan Tickets From Ben and Patty
Get ready to experience a piece of music history as Bob Dylan performs live in Sioux Falls. Win your way in with Ben & Patty!
Casa del Rey suddenly closes, goes up for sale
Casa del Rey, a longtime local Mexican restaurant, has suddenly closed after one year of reopening under new ownership. Patrons were met with a sign taped to the front door stating: "Closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience." No announcement has been made by the owners, and the phone rings unanswered,...
Sioux Falls Police Officers pair up with children for annual shopping event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Sioux Falls police and other law enforcement agencies participated in an annual shopping event at Target on South Louise Avenue. Kids chosen by The Banquet and the Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire were paired up with officers to get Christmas gifts.
Survey: Most Sioux Fallsians support tax-subsidized childcare
Simplified: About 7 in 10 Sioux Falls residents support using tax money to make childcare more affordable, according to survey results from the 2025 National Community Survey. Childcare costs more than in-state college tuition in South Dakota, and most parents – as many as 9 in 10 – are paying more than they can...
Sanford, Avera release the top baby names of 2025
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sanford and Avera hospitals have released the most popular boy and girl baby names for 2025. In a news release from Sanford Health, the top girl name was Emma. The top boy name was Liam, jumping two spots from the 2024 ranking. For girls, Lainey and Charlotte tied in second […]
Sanford to open South Dakota’s first pediatric emergency department
Sanford Health in Sioux Falls is set to launch South Dakota’s first and only dedicated pediatric emergency department in 2026, a milestone made possible by a “momentous” philanthropic gift and nearly $1.5 million raised at the 2025 Sanford Children’s Gala. The new facility’s namesake derives from local...
