Spring weather means clean up time for the city
With the arrival of spring weather, so is the trash. With the snow melted and the windows rolled down, litter can be seen more and more around town.
Downtown rail yard redevelopment restarts with city approvals readying for vote
A redevelopment announced more than three years ago on the east end of downtown is now moving forward. Iowa-based Christensen Development plans to purchase about 4 acres of former rail yard land from the city of Sioux Falls east of 8th & Railroad Center. The land sits south of Eighth...
Earth Day Giveaway aims to improve SF recycling habits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - If you were handed an item to throw away right now, would you know exactly where it goes?. For many people, that moment of hesitation is all too familiar when it comes to recycling. And when the guess is wrong, more items end up in the landfill instead of being reused.
National Weather Service encourages severe weather preparation this week
Sioux Falls residents will hear outdoor tornado sirens later Wednesday as part of a statewide effort to prepare for severe weather. It’s South Dakota’s Weather Awareness Week. Every year the National Weather Service encourages South Dakotans to stay vigilant and prepare now for severe weather. While winter is...
Sioux Falls soldier surprises family with return from deployment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A local soldier surprised his wife and three kids on his return home from deployment for the second time. First Sergeant Donald Richards did the same surprise on Tuesday as he did when returning from deployment six years ago. He is a part...
Minnehaha County rape case ends with 30-year prison term
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Brian Christopher Jensen was sentenced to 30 years in prison with an additional 10 years suspended after being convicted of Rape. On April 13, 2026, a Minnehaha County Judge sentenced Brian Christopher Jensen to 30 years in prison with an additional 10 years suspended after a jury convicted him last fall […]
Parks and Rec director Kearney to retire after 20 years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Sioux Falls will be looking for a new Parks and Recreation Director. Don Kearney will retire Friday after nearly 21 years in the position, the city announced Tuesday morning. Kearney joined the city on July 18, 2005, and guided the department through nearly two decades of expansion, adding 17 parks […]
Junkin’ Market Days returning to Sioux Falls April 17-18
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Junkin’ Market Days is returning to the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls this weekend!. The two-day indoor shopping event features over 100 small business vendors with a diverse range of products, including vintage home décor, boutique clothing, handmade jewelry, gourmet foods, and unique gifts.
Sioux Falls Reptile Adventure Zoo Welcomes Home Big New Lizard
Welcome to the 605, Big Al! You're already making a huge impression
450 Miles Across South Dakota To Honor Heroes Begins In Sioux Falls Next Month
Mai Richards is running across the state to honor fallen heroes and maybe set a world record along the way
