Businesses greet hunters at Sioux Falls Airport
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– It’s a South Dakota tradition that rolls around every October, welcoming pheasant hunters from across the country. And while the hunters are here for the birds, local businesses are hoping to catch their attention. This year’s welcome at the Sioux Falls airport is also helping a family dealing with tragedy. From […]
Meet the candidates-elect for the Lincoln County Commission
Simplified: Three candidates are on the ballot to fill three open seats on the Lincoln County Commission in the general election after securing the Republican nomination in the primaries. Because no candidates from other parties have thrown their hats into the race, these three individuals are looking at a clear path into office.
Rhoden announces new interim Secretary of DSS
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced that Brenda Tidball-Zeltinger will serve as the interim Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) effective Friday. According to a news release from Rhoden’s office, Tidball-Zeltinger will follow Secretary Matt Althoff, who has led the agency since 2023, when he was appointed by […]
Live like Jeremy: Turning grief into kindness
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jeremy Deutsch’s family is inviting people to honor his memory through Live Like Jeremy Kindness Days on Oct. 16 and 17. Deutsch was known for putting others first. His family says generosity was not something he did for recognition; it was simply who he was.
Karma on-par: O’Gorman golfer wins after show of selflessness
His is a story of inspiration, humility, sportsmanship and mental toughness. All of those attributes together resulted in a Class AA individual state golf championship for O’Gorman’s Drew Simon, who won the title in a sudden death playoff last week at Lee Park Golf Course in Aberdeen. The...
Rounds Sioux Falls office evacuated after mail threat
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A first responder presence was seen Friday afternoon in downtown Sioux Falls at the U.S. Senator Mike Rounds’ office. In a statement sent to KELOLAND News, Rounds’ office said a letter believed to contain a suspicious substance was received in his Sioux Falls office. Sioux Falls Police and Sioux Falls […]
Local and legislative elections to watch this November
The South Dakota Legislature will see an Independent for the first time in over a decade, and school districts will vote on millions of dollars in bonds. Ballots statewide for the Nov. 3 South Dakota general election include candidates for governor, U.S. House, U.S. Senate, several executive offices and four ballot measures.
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office supporting Minnehaha’s
CANTON, S.D. (KELO) — Lincoln County in southeast South Dakota shares much more than a border with Minnehaha County; its sheriff’s deputies help protect the same community, with Sioux Falls stretching into each county. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is also mourning the loss of Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy Katherine Frank, who lost her life in the line of duty after she was shot Friday.
Sioux Falls to add third connection to Lewis & Clark
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Construction is scheduled to start next month to add another pipeline linking Sioux Falls to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System. This third connection will bring more water from the Missouri River to the northwest area of the city. The City of Sioux...
Man charged for intox north of Larchwood
LARCHWOOD—A 61-year-old Athens, GA, man was arrested about 3:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, near Larchwood on a charge of public intoxication. The arrest of Robert James Flakus stemmed from a report of him sitting in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup that was partially in the ditch at the intersection of 110th Street and Chestnut Avenue, about two miles north of Larchwood, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office.
