Public officials warning about fire danger
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Public safety officials are warning about fire danger in KELOLAND. Red Flag warnings are in effect in eastern and southwestern KELOLAND until this evening. Fire could spread quickly today because of warm temperatures and high wind gusts. The South Dakota public safety department is telling people to avoid outdoor activities […]
Police search for missing Sioux Falls man
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A man has gone missing in Sioux Falls. 36-year-old Josh Cauwels was last seen on April 16th in Sioux Falls. Cauwels was an employee at the St. Francis House. Lt. Nick Butler with SFPD said they are working on the case. “Officers worked to locate Cauwels right after he was […]
Passion for video games turns into big business for Sioux Falls entrepenuer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A company that started in a basement bedroom in Brandon has grown into one of the country’s premier sellers of classic video games. Cave Gamers is a nationwide reseller specializing in vintage video games and systems. The founder has spent the last decade turning a passion for gaming into a […]
Mayoral candidate David Zokaites outlines priorities
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Five people will be on the ballot in the race to win the Mayor’s office in Sioux Falls. This week, we’ll hear from the candidates as they enter the home stretch of the race. We begin with David Zokaites, who has run for the office in the past. He says providing shelter for the homeless is among his top priorities...
SD Crash Kills Mitchell Man, Sioux Falls Woman Sunday
Two people died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening six miles southwest of Corsica, SD (90 miles west of Sioux Falls). Names of those involved have not been released as family is being notified. The South Dakota Highway Patrol’s preliminary crash information details a 2016 Ford Fusion traveling eastbound on...
City of Sioux Falls faces lawsuit for Smithfield relocation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A group of rural Minnehaha homeowners is suing the City of Sioux Falls over concerns about the new developments and the location of the Smithfield Plant. In February, Smithfield Foods announced plans for a new processing facility in Sioux Falls, drawing both approval...
The ‘NeeDoh effect’: Huge demand for squishy toys drives crowds at local businesses
It’s less than an hour before closing time on a Friday at Child’s Play Toys in downtown Sioux Falls, and the phone is still ringing. “No, I’m sorry, we don’t have any in stock,” the store associate tells the caller. Then, she heads to a...
Groundbreaking set for new Sioux Falls men’s prison
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Ground will be broken on the site of the new men’s prison in Sioux Falls Wednesday. The new men’s penitentiary will be built on 148 acres in northeast Sioux Falls along Benson Road. The state purchased the land for $12.5 million. The project’s price is capped at $650 million. The […]
Avera receives largest single gift in its history, supporting pediatric care
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Avera recently received the largest single gift in its history. Philanthropist and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano donated $35 million to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign for pediatric care. In his honor, the new children’s hospital at Avera McKennan will be named...
Kwik Star opening new store in Hartford
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Kwik Star will have a groundbreaking ceremony for its new location in Hartford. In a news release, the Hartford Area Development Foundation announced Kwik Star will be on the corner of Maple Avenue and SD Highway 38. The groundbreaking will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. The event host […]
