UPDATE: Wildfire sparks near Keystone, Hwy 40
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — UPDATE: As of 10:00pm, the SET status has been lifted for the area north of SD HWY 40 between Playhouse Road and the Hayward Fire Station. This comes after a wildfire started east of Keystone and a “get set to go” warning was issued by the Pennington County Emergency Management. […]
18-year-old arrested for kidnapping 11-year-old
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is behind bars for multiple charges, including kidnapping. According to Sioux Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson, officers were notified by the victim’s mother, who saw concerning messages between her 11-year-old daughter and a male on social media. The investigation...
Butterfly House and Aquarium – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
While in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for the LWMS convention I spent part of a day enjoying the Butterfly House and Aquarium. It wasn’t until I was buying my ticket that I learned that it was part of the Great Plains Zoo. I also found that it was a bit smaller of an aquarium then I was expecting, but the butterfly...
From Sioux Falls to CEO, USD grad grows career through some of tech’s biggest...
Some people need furniture assembled. They’re looking for help with cleaning or yard work. Or they’re in need of repair work. With a few clicks, the idea is that those looking for help can find it from others nearby. That’s the concept behind Taskrabbit, an online marketplace that...
New CEO focused ‘breaking the stereotype’ of McCrossan Boys Ranch
McCrossan Boys Ranch has to turn down one boy a day from admissions, newly-appointed CEO Christy Vastenhout said. In those cases, the family can’t pay for them to come to the Ranch, insurance isn’t an option or there’s no government funding available for them to come to the ranch where they could get help with their...
Snow And High Winds Create Hazardous Travel In South Dakota
Snow flurries and 65 MPH gusts? That's a recipe for trouble on the roads. Stay safe, everyone!
Details released in Tuesday’s pedestrian crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police have released details on Tuesday’s collision that killed a Pedestrian in Sioux Falls. The incident occurred just after 5:30 pm at West 26th Street and South Lake Avenue on Tuesday. According to police, 49-year-old Kelly Schwarz of Sioux Falls...
New charges filed for crimes inside prison walls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND News is learning about a number of charges in connection with crimes behind South Dakota prison walls. Cole Waters, Creighton Cockerham, Elgin Logg, Jr., Kvaughn Elliot, Monterion Winfrey and Vilas Fallis Jr. are already serving prison sentences in Sioux Falls. And, according to...
Cat illness affecting Sioux Falls Humane Society
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A month after battling canine distemper, the Sioux Falls Humane Society is facing another health challenge, but this time it’s impacting the cats. The Sioux Falls Humane Society has paused all cat adoptions and surrenders after one of their cats became severely sick. “We immediately go into...
Custer State Park temporarily closed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Custer State Park is temporarily closed Thursday because of the high winds in the western part of the state. “There are a number of large trees down, and many roads are blocked. Our staff are focused on clearing these roads and areas, restoring power, and ensuring the safety of our […]

















