Sioux Falls SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man has been found guilty of three counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer that happened in April 2025. In a press release from the South Dakota Office of the Attorney General, the Union County jury found Samir Albaidhani, 26, guilty. The jury...

At 67, Ferlyn Hofer just got a big glimpse of how the future of his family business could take shape. He’s preparing for his 33-year-old son, Nolan, to take over the family hog farm east of Canistota that his father started in the early 1960s. “It’s time to start...

This piece is sponsored by Sioux Falls CASA. For more than three decades, Dave Hunhoff served as a county sheriff. He completed his career spending seven years in security at the University of Sioux Falls. Now, eight years into retirement, he had some spare time and wanted to do volunteer...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has an update on the Qury fire near Custer. The fire currently stands at 9,161 acres and is 44% contained. Critical fire weather is expected, with temperatures reaching 72 degrees, wind speeds of up to 10-15 mph, and extremely low humidity....

South Dakota is a big, empty state compared to its neighbors. Our state currently has around 935,000 residents. We're dwarfed by Minnesota's 5.5 million residents and Iowa's 3.2 million. Even to the south, Nebraska has just over two million people living there. How Fast Is South Dakota Growing?. But South...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Two big topics relating to Smithfield’s move to Foundation Park were on the Sioux Falls City Council’s agenda Tuesday tonight: the plant’s conditional use permit and the proposed $90 million tax financing package. A large crowd filled Carnegie Town Hall to...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2026 Burger Battle champion, Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen has found a new home near the airport. On a social media post on Facebook, Swamp Daddy’s will move to 3501 North Aviation Avenue just north of the airport. Swamp Daddy’s will start taking online orders on Thursday.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls has officially added another mayoral candidate to the ballot. According to the city’s website, nominating petitions have been certified for Jamie Smith. Smith will appear on the ballot with candidates David Zokaites, Joe Batcheller, and Christine Erickson. Copyright...

A young mountain lion has been confirmed in Sioux Falls, marking the first sighting since 2023 and prompting safety reminders.

UPDATED 3:30 p.m. : SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 14-year-old girl that was reported missing was found dead Thursday afternoon, according to the Sioux Falls Police. McKenna Wendel was first reported missing on Friday, March 13. In response to an email from KELOLAND News, Lt. Nick Butler said police are not able to...