Courthouse fugitives return to Iowa
ROCK RAPIDS—The two men who reportedly rampaged through the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids were brought back to Iowa on Tuesday. Thirty-nine-year-old Brandon Lyle High Pipe and 18-year-old Luciano Eliseo Sanchez broke into the courthouse during the overnight hours of Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 16-17, and did...
8 No-Fuss Burger Joints In South Dakota That Are Better Than Any Chain You’ve...
Searching for incredible burger spots in South Dakota that beat the big chains?. These 8 local burger joints serve up amazing flavors and authentic experiences you won’t forget!. 1. Murph’s Burgers & Fries (Sioux Falls) This unassuming spot in a Sioux Falls strip mall might not look special...
Burgers & millions of dollars: The Downtown Burger Battle’s economic impact
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The 2026 Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is officially underway, and while the burgers draw the crowds, organizers say the real impact goes far beyond the grill. Last year’s Burger Battle generated an estimated $3.2 million in economic impact, bringing thousands of people...
The Trophy Gun Show returns to Sioux Falls bigger than ever
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This weekend, the Sioux Falls Convention Center is turning into the largest gun shows in the region. Vendors from all across the country come to trade and sell their guns here. It draws enthusiasts, collectors, and people who are just curious to learn more about the trade.
Westside Recreation Center marks one year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Friday marks one year since the doors of the Westside Recreation Center opened in Sioux Falls. It used to be the Sanford Wellness Center at Tea-Ellis Road, but now it’s city-owned. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is marking one year of the Westside Recreation Center. According to Sioux...
Woman to pick up donations in SF for nonprofits Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Like many people, Shelby King had a pile of stuff at home that she wanted to donate. “I have so many clothes that I don’t wear, shoes I don’t wear because you just aren’t able to or you find your favorites. I have all these clothes that have been here for […]
Minimal snow in the New Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a snowy start to December, a lot of that has melted recently. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen explains how often we start the new year with minimal snow. Cooler high temperatures returned to KELOLAND Friday and it is reminding us that the recent stretch of warmth is not usual for this […]
Meet one of the first babies of 2026
Meadow Grace entered the world weighing in at six pounds and six ounces at 1:43 pm on New Years Day.
1 man seriously injured in I29 crash near White
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – One man was seriously injured in a Thursday night single-vehicle crash near White. The Brookings County Sheriffs Office says that a 2001 Chevy Silverado was traveling southbound on Interstate 29 when it struck a guardrail, entered the median, and rolled, coming to a rest on the passenger...
Sanford, Avera celebrate new year with new arrivals
As the clock struck midnight, the new year arrived not just with cheers and fireworks, but with newborn cries as Sanford Health and Avera Health hospitals welcomed babies born at the turning point of 2025. The two babies, one at each hospital, were born almost one hour apart. Both infants are healthy and doing well,...

















