Two arrested after stealing guns from an unlocked vehicle late Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two of three suspects have been arrested after multiple guns were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in southwest Sioux Falls late Friday. SFPD received a report on Friday, February 6, that several guns had been taken from a vehicle near West Snapdragon Street and South Statice...
Controlled burn in Sioux Falls delayed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — You won’t be seeing smoke rising in the skies on the east side of Sioux Falls Monday, after all. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue had planned on conducting a controlled burn of debris piles near Rice Street and Veterans Parkway. But conditions are too dry right now. The burn will be […]
A 5th grade student from Challenge Center Elementary School in Sioux Falls won the...
Eleven-year-old Oscar Quezada claimed the state championship and will move on to the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington in May after correctly spelling “arrearage.” (ar·rear·age) For the second year, South Dakota News Watch and Dakota Wesleyan University sponsored the competition, which was held at...
Two restaurants to fill first building of east-side retail development
A Little Caesars location and a new restaurant with roots in Greek cuisine are coming to the east side of Sioux Falls. They will fill the first of two buildings being planned at 5801 E. 41st St. in the Harmon Crossing development on the southwest corner of 41st and Veterans Parkway.
Home prices jump to start the year in Sioux Falls
Overall home sales activity slowed in January in Sioux Falls, but some large transactions pushed the average price up. The average price of a home sold last month was more than $398,000 — up 21.2 percent compared with January 2025, according to the Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire Inc.
South Dakota National Guard honors community leaders, employer, family during Legislative Dining Out
The South Dakota National Guard hosted its annual Legislative Dining Out on Feb. 5, 2026, continuing a time-honored tradition that strengthens the connection between military service and state leadership. The event recognized a retired master sergeant, a Sioux Falls business and a military family for their...
Mental health, homelessness in focus as Farmer murder trial begins
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Opening statements have set the stage for a Sioux Falls murder trial from a September 2024 death in a case which involves mental health, substance use and an admission from the defendant of taking someone’s life. Dylan Farmer stands accused of killing Casey...
Dan Ahlers joining race for South Dakota governor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A longtime South Dakota Democratic Party member is entering the race for governor. On Monday, Dan Ahlers announced he’ll officially kick off his campaign for South Dakota governor on Tuesday at the Sioux Falls Downtown Library. Ahlers, who has currently been working as the executive...
Meet The Adorable Pups Running in Sioux Falls Wiener Dog Races
The biggest race of all time is coming back to Sioux Falls this week, and for one night, the city is going to the dogs. Literally!
Large truck tipped over on I-229 Monday afternoon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Canton driver suffered minor injuries when the dump truck he was driving tipped over on Interstate 229 Monday afternoon. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the driver of the dump truck was heading north on I-229 near mile marker six. The driver failed to navigated...
