Sheriff’s Deputy in ‘critical condition’ after being shot Friday in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A female Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy is in ‘critical condition’ after being shot during an incident Friday night in Sioux Falls, authorities say. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office shared the information at a press conference Saturday afternoon. Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Daniel Haggar said his office initiated a criminal complaint […]
Man sentenced to 45 years in deadly Box Elder stabbing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– A 30-year-old man who admits to fatally stabbing another man learned his fate today. Joseph Poor Thunder Jr. pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year in connection to a 20-24 case. 21-year-old William Medicine Eagle was stabbed in a Box Elder apartment. Today, Poor Thunder WAS sentenced in a Pennington County […]
Nesheim sets a program record, Wolves volleyball beat Cougars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (NORTHERN) — Northern State volleyball went the distance in a five-set battle at Sioux Falls. The Wolves fought after losing the opening set by taking the next two; they dropped the fourth set then sealed the deal in a 15-10 fifth set win. THE QUICK DETAILSFinal Score: NSU 3, USF 2Records: NSU […]
SF boy gears up for international grappling competition
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Landon Fink has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the last 2 years. “I like rolling around mainly. And just, like, kind of going with the flow and doing joint locks and chokes,” 11-year-old Landen Fink said. “My easiest description would be if a lot of people know, like the UFC, […]
Smithfield: The full story, from announcement to court ruling
Read News Watch's coverage of Sioux Falls' massive new pork processing facility, from beginning to where it is now. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Feb. 16, some of the state’s most influential actors came together to announce what Gov. Larry Rhoden would later call a "quadruple win" and “the largest business investment in South Dakota history:" Smithfield Foods would be moving its massive, century-old pork processing plant in Sioux Falls to Foundation Park, an industrial park owned by the Sioux Falls De
KELOLAND SportsZone returns Friday night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Friday in KELOLAND which marks another KELOLAND SportsZone show during the 2026 high school football season. This week’s KELOLAND SportsZone will feature 12 games from South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. Games featured in the KELOLAND SportsZone: The KELOLAND SportsZone airs at 10:15 p.m. every Friday night during the football […]
Junkin Market Days return October 9 and 10
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Boutique clothes, rustic furniture, vintage antiques, gourmet food, and more await you at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls today and tomorrow for Junkin Market Days!. Kerry Bamsey joined Dakota News Now with the details. “It’ll be a lot of fun. Think...
Sioux Falls man arrested after illegal home entry, police say
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man was arrested after illegally entering someone’s home and stealing two of their vehicles, one of which was involved in a hit-and-run according to Sioux Falls Police. Police say Nicolas Silba Martinez, 23, was arrested Thursday evening for 1st-degree burglary, two counts of theft of a motor […]
Minnehaha Co. Sheriff plans to retire early
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Minnehaha County Sheriff says he’ll pass along the torch a little sooner than expected. Sheriff Mike Milstead says he’ll retire from his role in mid-November instead of January after serving as sheriff for nearly 30 years. But Milstead says he doesn’t plan on leaving his community anytime soon. “I’m on […]
Original Foss Field to house 1st major east Sioux Falls development in 20 years
Foss Fields development, a long-planned development that will reshape shopping, housing and economic activity on Sioux Falls' east side, including five national retailers, is currently underway. At the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Veterans Parkway/South Dakota Highway 100, the 300-acre mixed-use development will include a 118,500-square-foot retail center anchored by Hobby Lobby, as well as Sierra (a first for Sioux Falls), Ross Dress for Less, Five Below and Petco, with nine additional

















