Opioid settlement funds up for local debate
As state officials and the mayors of South Dakota’s two largest cities look at how to best use national opioid settlement dollars to expand treatment options, counties are now being asked to decide if they want a share of those funds — and how they’d use them.
Pennington County will host Hoek capital murder trial
Pennington County will be the new location for the capital murder trial of Joseph Hoek, the man accused of intentionally killing Moody County Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok during a high-speed chase. The decision was made late last week following the most recent status hearing in the case. Earlier this month,...
Rhoden: Rural health care dollars will be ‘game changer’
South Dakota will use federal dollars meant to improve rural health care to make changes that will be felt for generations, Gov. Larry Rhoden told health care leaders from around the country Tuesday.
Beautiful sunset shines over KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It was a crisp, cool, beautiful autumn night across KELOLAND, and our viewers have the photos to prove it! Our viewers sent us these photos of the sun setting across all of KELOLAND. Take a moment to appreciate the natural beauty! If you have any photos of the sunset you […]
Emily’s Hope receives $50,000 grant
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls-based organization, Emily’s Hope, is the recipient of the Dorothy Day Davenport Grant, worth $50,000. Emily’s Hope said they will use these funds to provide curriculum materials, teacher training, and classroom resources to classrooms and provide education about...
Why Does Sioux Falls Has Some of the Worst Hair in America?
Sioux Falls just made a list that might have you rethinking your hair care routine—humidity is no friend to those luscious locks.
Tony the Tiger visits Sioux Falls to donate money
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Tony the Tiger was in Sioux Falls Tuesday at one of the local Hy-Vees, not only to help promote Frosted Flakes cereal, but also to donate a big check to George McGovern Middle School. Tony the Tiger is 73 years old and over the years, he’s always donated thousands of […]
Rock Rapids Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges
A Rock Rapids man faces multiple felony charges, including drug distribution, sexual abuse, and incest. According to a criminal complaint filed with the Lyon County Clerk of Court by the sheriff’s office, 38-year-old David Warren Jr. was arrested Sunday. The report states Warren allegedly had sexual contact with a...
Horse gets loose after Native American Day parade
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Sioux Falls Police had some help rounding up a horse that got loose after the Native American Day parade Monday morning. Our KELOLAND News crew captured video from the area of 15th Street and 1st Avenue, near Downtown Sioux Falls. Authorities say the horse broke free from it’s handlers and...
Acreage near Hartford tops sales report at $1.3M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of Sept. 22 was almost $1.3 million for an acreage north of Hartford. The 4,100-square-foot ranch house was constructed in 2024 on 10 acres. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Features include 14-foot ceilings in the great room and master suite and 12-foot...
