Successful anti pan-handling campaign will return to Sioux Falls in the Spring
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) — Giving cash doesn’t help but you can. That’s the core of the successful anti-panhandling campaign conducted by the city of Sioux Falls this year. It’s an encouragement for people to give to the agencies that deal with homelessness in the city, instead of giving directly to panhandlers on...
Grand Theft; Federal worker loans; Pleasant weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories for your KELOLAND On the Go. An Emery woman has been indicted on one count of Grand Theft for stealing between $100,000 and $500,000 from her employer, a Sioux Falls-based construction business. Many federal employees across the country have now...
Canton Man Sent to Prison for Failing to Pay $31,000 Restitution in South Dakota...
CANTON, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) A Canton man is headed to prison after admitting he violated probation by failing to make court-ordered restitution payments. According to the Mitchell Republic, 51 year-old Patrick Ross had pleaded no contest last December to grand theft involving more than $5,000. He was originally given...
Tea principal Jay Swatek named a National Distinguished Principal of the Year
Jay Swatek, Principal of Venture Elementary School in the Tea Area School District, was named South Dakota’s National Distinguished Principal of the year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Swatek travels to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 23-24 to be recognized for his leadership and will meet...
Freaky Friday: Twisted Nightmare in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -This week’s Freaky Friday highlights Twisted Nightmare, located at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Sioux Falls. Volunteers put on this frightening display, and all for a good cause. “We do our best to try to help the local communities and local...
Sioux Falls woman wants to keep Christmas lights shining on her tree
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Sioux Falls woman is fighting city hall over her big blue spruce tree in her front yard that she decorates every year for Christmas. It’s already been decorated for this year, but she fears it may not stay that way for long. This tree, in a quiet neighborhood of […]
They’ll put a spell on you! This Sioux Falls trio dresses as The Sanderson...
Lock up your children! Halloween’s nefarious Sanderson Sisters are on the prowl in Sioux Falls. Since 1993, Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” has bewitched families with its Halloween debauchery, cooky songs and a bubbling cauldron of magic. Like every October on cue, actresses Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica...
Take Back the Night returns to bring awareness to domestic violence
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, the annual Take Back the Night event was hosted at the University of Sioux Falls Salisbury Science Center. The free event supports victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Guests participated in a short candlelight vigil walk, enjoyed light...
What’s Happening At That Massive Build On 57th Street?
As construction continues on this impressive home, whispers about its potential owners and luxurious features are buzzing throughout the community. You won't want to miss this update!
Sioux Falls Anti-Panhandling Campaign Cuts Street Solicitation, Promotes Giving to Homeless Services
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Giving cash doesn’t help…but you can. That’s the core message of the successful anti-panhandling campaign conducted by the city of Sioux Falls this year. It’s an encouragement to give to the agencies that deal with homelessness, instead of giving cash directly to panhandlers on the...
