Former Yankton deputy pleads not guilty in false evidence case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A former Yankton County Deputy pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to two charges regarding false evidence, according to online court records. Michael Rothschadl, 56, is facing two felony charges — one count of offer fraudulent evidence and one count of falsification of evidence charge. Authorities say Rothschadl, who was […]
Downtown convention center focus of Thursday event
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls is missing out on millions of dollars because it doesn’t have a large enough convention center, said Brittany Hanson, the vice president of Forward Sioux Falls. The existing convention center/arena is fine and is “working great,” but it’s not large enough...
Lower speed zones OK’d for Hartford, Sioux Falls roads
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Motorists traveling on two South Dakota highways in the Sioux Falls and Hartford areas of Minnehaha County will soon face lower speed limits. The Legislature’s Rules Review Committee on Thursday gave final clearance to changes affecting stretches of SD 38 and SD 115. The current 55-mph zone on SD 115 / […]
New bookstore opens in downtown Sioux Falls
Thursday morning, pallets of books stood on the boardwalk outside Awaken Wild Books, waiting to be unpacked and put on the shelves. The new stock arrived on Awaken Wild’s third day of operation, after a spur-of-the-moment grand opening drew customers in such numbers that the shelves were left a little bare.
Hy-Vees celebrate veterans with free food
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Hy-Vees across Sioux Falls continued a tradition on Veterans Day. “All the Hy-Vees in our company today are putting on a free breakfast for all of our veteran friends and neighbors. So it’s something we’ve done for 27 years,” Hy-Vee Store Director Matt Heldenbrand said. “Well, Hy-Vee really hooked us up […]
Historic neighborhood improves safety through new crosswalk
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Neighborhood associations build community and organize efforts to improve the area where you live. A historic Sioux Falls neighborhood recently received a grant from the city for a much-needed project. From the sunken gardens to the bandshell, McKennan Park is a Sioux Falls...
Authorities searching for missing state prison offender
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —A search is underway for a South Dakota prison offender who left a Sioux Falls facility without authorization. The Department of Corrections says 56-year-old Paul Slaymaker left the St. Francis House on November 11th. He was staying there as part of a work-release program. Slaymaker is described as five-foot-seven, weighing about […]
Coyotes Defense stifles Creighton as Women remain unbeaten
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -A defensive slugfest broke out at the Sanford Pentagon Wednesday night, with the South Dakota women’s basketball team taking down regional foe Creighton 54-49. The Coyotes managed just 34.1% from the field offensively, but it was the Coyote defense that shined. Creighton was just 13-57 (22.8%) from the field and 5-24 (20.8%) from three in the game. The Coyotes didn’t force a large number of turnovers, just 14, but was steady at forcing tough shots.
Poor Sioux Falls Dog Has Been Returned To Shelter Four Times-Why?
Say hello to Luther. He has spent nearly his entire life at a shelter, and right now Luther is holding onto hope
Six fallen heroes honored with bridges in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Six South Dakota heroes who never made it home are getting a lasting tribute. On Veterans Day, families and community members gathered in Sioux Falls as the state dedicated six bridges in their honor. The men served in World War II, the Korean...
