How This South Dakota River Became Infested With Zebra Mussels
It's a story of an uninvited guest wreaking havoc in our waters, and it's not going away anytime soon.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe declares State of Emergency
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency due to the government shutdown. The declaration document states that the federal shutdown is the longest shutdown in terms of duration in U.S. history, impacting employment, funding, and services to the Tribe and its members....
Blackhawk returning to the Military Heritage Alliance in 2026
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Legendary country music group Blackhawk will return to the Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls next year. The band, which has sold over 7 million albums with hits such as “Goodbye Says It All”, “Like There Ain’t No Yesterday”, and “Postmarked Birmingham”, returns on March...
Sioux Falls TV, meat burglary: ‘Crime of the Week’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls Police are asking for help in solving a recent burglary. Sioux Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson said the incident happened on October 13 at a business near West Russell Street and North Louise Avenue. “An unknown subject forced their way into the business and once...
Drug take back, shooting suspect behind bars, semi vs pickup crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Let’s get a check on the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go. Law enforcement agencies across KELOLAND are taking part in today’s National Drug Take Back Day. A Sioux Falls man is behind bars accused of opening fire in a west-side neighborhood. A South Dakota magistrate […]
Sanford provides free hand surgeries to uninsured patients
Surgeons performed free procedures for seven local patients this year, matching the number served last year and nearly doubling the number treated in 2023.
Legislators and governor make competing proposals to take money from housing fund
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and a group of legislators — including one seeking his job — made rival proposals this week to shift millions in state housing infrastructure funds to other purposes. On Wednesday, a legislative task force working on property tax reduction advanced 19 ideas that could...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Sioux Falls, SD
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around sioux falls..
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...

















