SFPD investigating after suspect steals $1,500 worth of tools from secured area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Police are investigating after an unknown suspect stole $1,500 worth of tools from a secure area. The Sioux Falls Police Department responded to a residence near West 69th Street and South Connie Ave for a burglary on Tuesday, July 7. Police...
Runner injured in bison encounter at Custer State Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A trail runner was taken to the hospital after a buffalo encounter in Custer State Park. South Dakota Game Fish and Parks says it happened around 3:30 p.m. MDT (4:30 p.m. CDT) Monday. Officials say the runner and buffalo scared each other and the buffalo hit her on the hip. […]
Victim loses over $200,000 in fake IT phone scam
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating after a victim lost more than $200,000 in a phone scam. According to police, an elderly victim reported having computer issues and spoke with someone who claimed to be with the fraud protection department for the software on the vi
Christine Erickson announced as winner of Sioux Falls mayoral race after recount
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Thursday was day two of a ballot recount regarding the Sioux Falls mayoral race between Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith. After day one of recounting on Wednesday, Erickson’s lead had grown by a few votes after absentee ballots were reviewed. Day-of ballots...
Fast-casual Brazilian restaurant opens in south Sioux Falls
The newest restaurant in Sioux Falls features fast-casual Brazilian barbecue with beef, chicken and shrimp and 14 side dishes to choose from. Gaucho Flame Brazilian Restaurant opened Wednesday at 2312 W. 69th St. in the former Pita Pit space with a “huge line” at the door, said Marcelo Krunitzky, who owns the business
Destination outdoor dining arrives at Minervas
This piece is sponsored by Vanguard Hospitality. It started with a question: “What would make people most inclined to want to sit on a patio?”. At Minervas, the restaurant sits on a busy corner at 11th Street and Phillips Avenue — the heart of downtown Sioux Falls. But...
Sioux Falls road construction projects to affect traffic within the city
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls announced several road construction projects that will begin on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, and will impact travel in parts of the city. Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce speeds while traveling near the...
SF hosts a larger-than-life tribute to America
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The document that laid the foundation for the United States was on display in Sioux Falls today. However, it might have looked a little different. People gathered at the Battleship South Dakota Memorial to see possibly the largest copy of the Declaration of Independence. John Small first share
Ryan Jansa is pumped to be back competing against South Dakota’s best
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Ryan Jansa is certainly one of the favorites to win the State Amateur Golf Tournament this weekend in Sioux Falls. It’s his first individual event after re-gaining his amateur status and while it’s not quite like playing in the Sanford International or Champions Tour, he’s still pum
Storm warnings double compared to last year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Active weather has continued throughout KELOLAND for the first half of our week. More showers and thunderstorms moved through Tuesday and Wednesday, and some of those storms were severe. This has been pretty common throughout this month so far. On July 2nd, a few tornado warnings were issued i

















