2025 Recap: Sioux Falls business news
When it comes to business and development in South Dakota's largest city, 2025 saw quite a bit of progress.
Skyforce edge out Vipers in New Year’s Eve win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Skyforce took down the Rio Grande Valley Vipers 121-114 on New Year’s Eve. Josh Christopher lead the way with 26 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists while Jahmir Young put up a game high 10 assists. The Skyforce will travel to Des Moines on Saturday, January 3 […]
Lester man passed out in Jeep, arrested
LESTER—A 27-year-old Lester man was arrested about 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, possession of an open container of alcohol and no valid driver’s license. The arrest of Juan Carlos Dominguez-Vargas stemmed from a report of him being passed out...
Sioux Falls, SD – New Year’s Eve Travel Advisory: Freezing Drizzle Along Highway 14;...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Sioux Falls, SD – Drivers traveling along Highway 14 in eastern South Dakota should use caution this morning as a narrow band of freezing drizzle moves south through the region, creating the potential for...
Construction for major SF projects to continue in 2026
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Multiple large construction projects in Sioux Falls will continue in 2026. Here’s a full list detailing the projects and what roads are expected to be closed for some time. All details are according to the City of Sioux Falls’ website. Timelines of certain projects are weather dependent....
Today in History: EROS Data Center facility upgrade
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - On January 1, 1974, the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Data Center near Sioux Falls began operations at its new facility, helping to boost its workforce from around 100 employees to approximately 600 government and contracted employees. See a spelling or grammatical error in...
New Year’s Eve reminder: the price of a DUI
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Impaired driving is always on the mind of officers with the Sioux Falls Police Department, but there are times ramp up their focus even more. “We do you have an increased number of officers on the roads this time of year, specifically on...
Man runs Tahoe in ditch, charged for OWI
INWOOD—A 25-year-old Hawarden man was arrested about 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, near Inwood on a charge of first-offense operating while under the influence. The arrest of Chase Michael Ranschau stemmed from a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe being found in the ditch along Highway 182 next to the property of the West Lyon...
Burger competitions heating up
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — The burger competitions are heating up in KELOLAND. The Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle kicks off Thursday. But Sioux Falls isn’t the only town where you can sink your teeth into a unique burger. Competitions will start soon in other communities too. A tasty competition is set to kick off in...
Overnight fire reported in Tea
TEA, S.D. (KELO) — A structure fire kept multiple crews busy overnight in Tea. Firefighters were called to a home in the southern part of town just after 11:00 last night.When crews arrived, flames were visible coming from both the house and the garage.Firefighters from Tea and Harrisburg worked quickly to knock down...

















