More work to do: Overdoses now top accidental deaths in Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - At Tuesday’s Minnehaha County Commission meeting, county coroner Dr. Kenneth Snell told members that overdoses from fentanyl and meth cases have surpassed gun use as the leading cause of accidental deaths. Hearing the news regarding overdose deaths can be disappointing. But for...
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responds to camper rollover accident Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to I-29 SB MM68 for a rollover accident involving a truck pulling a camper on Wednesday afternoon. According to the LCSO, once on the scene, deputies discovered the camper being pulled was completely demolished.
Sioux Falls 2026 Visitor Industry Award Winners Recognized
Several visitor industry standouts were recognized in front of a crowd during Experience Sioux Falls’ annual Visitor Industry Luncheon.
Proposed metal detector left out of equipment purchase for new justice center
CANTON, SD (KELO.com) — Lincoln County is making final preparations to move into its new Justice Center. The move apparently won’t include a new metal detector that was requested by the Sheriff’s office. Sheriff Steve Swenson made the request, saying the current detector still works, but is nearing the end of its life cycle. The overall project is below budget, so Commissioner Jim Schmidt says...
Driver jailed for OWI, more near Maurice
MAURICE—A 29-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested about 2:40 a.m. near Maurice on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence; driving while barred; and driving while his license was denied, suspended, canceled or revoked. The arrest of Jesus Humberto Mata Jr. stemmed from the stop of a 2017...
Local Sioux Falls Animal Shelter Hits Major Adoption Milestone
The Sioux Empire is giving pets a fresh start and love they so deserve
Rock Rapids Man Charged with Felony OWI after ATV Crash
A Rock Rapids man is facing a felony drunk driving charge after authorities say he took a side-by-side ATV without permission and crashed it near Rock Rapids over the weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Alex Ohling of Rock Rapids was arrested Saturday following the incident.
City of Sioux Falls shares tips for property care
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The City of Sioux Falls is sharing reminders to promote better property practices as warmer weather approaches. The City of Sioux Falls says all residential, commercial, industrial, and city properties must follow these guidelines:. Lawn watering is not allowed from noon to 5...
Tea High School student wins Congressional Art Competition
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A sophomore from Tea High School has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Cadence Micucci was announced as the winner of her mixed media artwork entitled “The Original Soldier” by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson.
New McDonald’s planned for eastern Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A new McDonald’s could be coming to eastern Sioux Falls. According to documents filed with the Sioux Falls planning commission, a conditional use permit (CUP) is being requested for a drive-thru area for a proposed McDonald’s for an empty lot that borders a Casey’s gas station to the west, a […]
