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...
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...

















