Sioux Falls woman arrested after pursuit in West Fargo
WEST FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Sioux Falls woman is in jail after a police pursuit in West Fargo Wednesday morning. West Fargo Police say an officer tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of 17th Street E. around 1:45 a.m. The driver tried getting away before an officer used a Pursuit...
West-side sports bar closes while attached off-track betting operation remains
A west-side sports bar has closed after less than a year, though the off-track betting operation next door remains open. Railbirds Sports Bar opened earlier this year at 2310 S. Marion Road. The off-track betting area, Railbirds OTB, accepts wagers on horse, harness and dog races. At the restaurant, “we...
New RSV vaccine is keeping infants out of KELOLAND hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Good news for new parents: The new RSV Vaccines, approved in 2023, appear to be working better than many expected. The number of sick babies being hospitalized with the virus is dropping. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health shows that 81 percent of the infants who get […]
Allison Renville: South Dakota’s newest Governor candidate
The race for the South Dakota Governor's seat in 2026 has gained another candidate.
SD ranks ninth for highest teen involvement in fatal crashes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration revealed that South Dakota ranks among the top ten states for highest teen involvement in fatal crashes. Local officials and programs are continuing to urge young drivers to be vigilant when on the road and...
Police describe suspicious vehicle incident Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police said the suspicious vehicle that was reported Friday night was taken out of an abundance of caution. At Monday’s police briefing, Sioux Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson said with the proximity of the courthouse, the Back to the Future musical and the plan for...
ACLU Urges City to Demand Transparency on Operation Prairie Thunder
{KXLG, Sioux Falls, SD} The ACLU of South Dakota is calling on Sioux Falls city leaders to take action regarding Operation Prairie Thunder — the multi-agency law enforcement initiative launched this summer by Governor Larry Rhoden to reduce crime and support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in deportation...
Brookings man faces charges after stabbing, crime spree
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Brookings man is accused of stabbing someone, stealing three pickups and running from law enforcement – all in less than four hours. On Monday night, a man named Connor Hanson was getting a ride from someone he knew. They were on the west side of Sioux Falls, around 5:30 […]
Canton Lutheran Church granted $185k for preservation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Canton Lutheran Church has been awarded a grant for $185,245 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In a press release, the grant comes as part of the annual National Fund for Sacred Places program. The program provides capital grants and hands-on technical assistance to...
Say Hello to Asha the Snow Leopard & Meet Her At Sioux Falls Zoo
Staff at the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Butterfly House & Aquarium are thrilled to introduce the newest and cutest face in town. After weeks of voting and submitting generous donations for the newest baby snow leopard, the winning name for this sweet girl is....Asha!. Truly, this precious angel...

















