School board member, district staff fight for public school funding
One of Sioux Falls’ most active school board members traveled to Washington D.C. this month to advocate for greater public funding for public schools. Dawn Marie Johnson, who was re-elected for a second term on the board in the June 2 primary, went to D.C. June 6-10, with Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools, a coalition of
PINZ announces plans to rebuild
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — PINZ, a bowling alley and restaurant in Dell Rapids, announced their plans to rebuild just one week after a fire destroyed the business. The business made the announcement via Facebook on Thursday afternoon. “I am rebuilding,” says the post. The post also mentioned that the investigation into
Victim in RC shooting dies; High-speed chase; Showers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at today’s top stories for KELOLAND On the Go. The victim who was injured in a June 7 shooting at the Central States Fairground in Rapid City has died. On June 7, Maintenance Manager Paul Nebel, 50, of Rapid City, sustained serious injuries after authorities say being […]
Suspect Pleads Guilty In Deadly Attack In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — One of four suspects in a deadly attack at Cherry Rock Park is pleading guilty. Chaska Little Bear was set to go on trial for murder in January. He instead has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and is likely to face ten years in prison during sentencing. Prosecutors believe Little Bear ser
Sioux Falls Police searching for two suspects in Wednesday robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Police are seeking two suspects in a robbery where a man was assaulted and robbed while stopped on his bike at an intersection in Sioux Falls. According to Sioux Falls Police, a call came in on Wednesday where the victim reported that he...
LifeScape’s central Sioux Falls campus offers rare opportunity for next owner
This piece is sponsored by LifeScape. The nearly seven-acre LifeScape property in central Sioux Falls has been listed for sale as the organization prepares to transition to its new campus. The real estate opportunity includes two buildings at 2501 and 2505 W. 26th St. totaling nearly 132,000 square feet. “This...
Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to 10 years for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls man has been convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Kyle Heinemann, 42, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, 5 years of supervised release, and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Heinemann was...
Attorney General, Lincoln Co. Sheriff endorse Christine Erickson for Sioux Falls Mayor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Christine Erickson announced on Thursday that South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Lincoln County Sheriff Steven Swenson support her bid for mayor. “I’m honored to have the endorsements of those I’ll be working hand-in-hand with to make Siou
Nick’s Gyros to open new location this month
East-siders could be eating at Nick’s Gyros by the end of the month. The restaurant posted that June 25 is the target opening day for its new location at 3501 E. 10th St., which most recently was Caribou Coffee. “It’s hard to believe, but we’re finally in the home...
$3,000 worth of tools stolen from Sioux Falls business, police investigating
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that occurred on June 8 in Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls Police responded to a business near West Eide Drive and North Hovland Avenue for a burglary on Monday, June 8.

















