Upcoming Bridge Inspections and Road Closures to Affect Sioux Falls Residents Starting This Week
Starting Thursday, October 23, 2025, several bridges in Sioux Falls will have twice-yearly inspections. These inspections will cause lane closures. The affected bridges include the River Boulevard bridge west of Southeastern Avenue and parts of Cliff Avenue. This includes areas south of I-229, north of 14th Street,...
Sioux Falls panhandling campaign to be renewed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The city of Sioux Falls rolled out the campaign last spring. The signs put up by the city read “Cash Handouts don’t help, but you can.” “Really, we just saw little to no panhandling, almost little to no panhandling in our downtown area,” said the city’s homelessness services coordinator...
The last dance at Stormin’ Norman’s
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s the end of an era for a legendary dance hall in northeast Nebraska. Stormin’ Norman’s is closing. Stormin’ Norman’s is a dance hall that’s been up and running for nearly 30 years; a place that takes you back to a time that’s rich in romance and rock n roll. […]
South Dakota churches say Hegseth wrong on Wounded Knee medals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — When the Rev. Ward Simpson heard that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth say the soldiers who fought at Wounded Knee would keep their medals, it caused a powerful reaction in him. “My immediate visceral reaction was ‘This shouldn’t happen,'” Simpson said. Wounded Knee was...
City removes homeless encampments, prepares for cold
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In August, the Sioux Falls City Council passed a new dwelling ordinance that prohibits tents and dwellings in public places. The issue was becoming visible, and the city’s goal was to solve the problem before it got bigger. “Most of the rationale behind the encampment ordinance was...
Sioux Falls Welcomes Families For A Festive Trick Or Treat
This Sunday, the heart of Sioux Falls will transform into a Halloween wonderland. Costumes, candy, and community spirit are just around the corner!
Local Police Need Your Help Now Finding Missing Sioux Falls Man
SHARE: Have you seen this man? He's been missing since August.
Neighbors sprout new park after rallying for century-old Sioux Falls block
A central Sioux Falls neighborhood block is getting new life thanks to a community effort to transform the space into a public park. The Sioux Falls School District is also earning praise for providing the land for the project, which will become Lincoln Commons at Ninth Street and Grange Avenue.
Sioux Falls police investigating gunshot call
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police are investigating an aggravated assault involving multiple gunshots in which there were no reports of injuries. Officers responded to a call about gunshots near East 15th Street and Kinser Circle after 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to a news release. When officers got to...
City officials highlight efforts to support unhoused individuals in SF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - At Wednesday’s One Sioux Falls media briefing, officials discussed how the City is addressing homelessness through coordinated efforts with county, state, and service partners. Recently, the City implemented a new city dwellings ordinance, expanded summer outreach, and developed...
