2026 Brandon Burger Battle contestants announced
BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The wait is over! The Brandon Burger Battle is serving up six show-stopping creations beginning tomorrow!. From a sweet and spicy jalapeño bacon burger at 212 Boiling Point to a brat burger with beer cheese sauce at Annie’s Coffee House, each sandwich brings bold flavors.
SDHP, SFPD share NYE messages
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Revelers’ plans could very well see them on the road for New Year’s Eve. And if they’re not doing so safely, law enforcement might see them, too. “For the holiday, we scheduled extra officers that are specifically working intoxicated or impaired driving,” Sgt. Joel Dalton with the Sioux...
Sioux Falls police investigating robbery of rideshare driver
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Police are investigating after a rideshare driver was robbed at knifepoint and had his car stolen late Saturday night in Sioux Falls. Police say that it happened around 10:35 pm on December 27, near 41st Street and Gateway Boulevard. The victim is a driver for a rideshare...
Harrisburg Man Sentenced for Structuring Financial Transactions, Ordered to Pay $363,800 Restitution
MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — A Harrisburg man has been sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to structuring financial transactions to evade federal banking reporting requirements. U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons said U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier sentenced Richard Kamolvathin, also known as Danuj...
Aggravated assault; Sober New Year’s Eve; Cold return
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories for your KELOLAND On the Go. A Sioux Falls man was arrested after a traffic stop turned into an aggravated assault against a police officer. Officers arrested Rudolph Gabe Jr., 42, for aggravated assault on law enforcement and other charges after...
Mobster-inspired burger previews flavor of restaurant reopening ahead
This piece is sponsored by Vanguard Hospitality. Call it the ‘Godfather’ of all burgers. This year’s entry from Minervas in the 2026 Downtown Burger Battle doesn’t just bring a dash of Italian flair to the annual competition — and a fun twist on a side dish.
RC airport bomb threat false alarm, FBI investigating
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – On New Year’s Eve at 8:39 a.m., the Rapid City Police Department responded to a bomb threat at the Rapid City Regional Airport. The threat was received by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and law enforcement, including the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement,...
Homeschooling Skyrockets In South Dakota Like Never Before
Homeschooling is surging in South Dakota—143 percent more families are choosing this path. Let’s unpack what’s driving this major shift in education.
Sioux Falls fire causes damage to garage
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Fire crews in Sioux Falls responded to a fire that left a garage with a decent amount of damage. Around 7:30 pm Tuesday, firefighters found heavy black smoke coming from a home in the western part of town. Crews found a fire in the corner of the garage and were […]
Name released of man who died in Kingsbury Co. crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The name of a man who died in a two-car crash near Arlington Friday has been released. Peter Juergen Ritschel, 62, of Faribault, Minnesota, was driving east on US 14 near mile marker 399 and crossed the center line where he collided head-on with another driver in the westbound lane, […]

















