Hail pelts KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Viewers are reporting and sending in photos of severe weather across KELOLAND, including hail. Take a look at the photos our viewers sent us: Sioux Falls courtesy Julie Beuckens If you have photos or videos of severe weather, we’d love to see them! You can send them to our uShare […]
Sioux Falls woman arrested for OWI, more
ROCK RAPIDS—A 49-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, woman was arrested about 1:45 p.m. Friday, April 10, near Rock Rapids on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, speeding, failure to carry registration card and failure to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance. The arrested of Danielle Sabina Thomas stemmed...
Emily’s Hope receives $500,000 grant from South Dakota opioid settlement fund
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Emily’s Hope, a South Dakota substance use prevention non-profit, has received a major grant through the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund. Emily’s Hope will receive a total of $518,418 to support a project expanding the organization’s Substance Use Prevention Curriculum to schools...
Turner Co. looks to honor history with a mural
PARKER, S.D. (KELO) — The soon-to-be Turner County Courthouse in Parker is taking shape, but as crews continue their work, they’re looking to add a feature that will honor the county’s history. The new Turner County Courthouse is getting closer to completion. KELOLAND News got a first-hand look inside, where construction crews have been hard […]
Six charged in February Sioux Falls kidnapping and assault case
Six suspects have been charged after a kidnapping and assault earlier this year, said Capt. Josh Phillips, with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, on April 13. Isaiah Ackerman, 21; Michael Elliott, 19; Karrie Ellis, 32; Brendon Ellis, 28; Caleb Mitz, 20; and Tyler Townsend, 21; each were charged with first-degree aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault after a 19-year-old male victim was...
Man claims jackpot with his brother’s ID
LARCHWOOD—A 39-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested Friday morning, April 10, on a Lyon County warrant for gambling — avoiding setoff or debt to state agencies. The arrest of Blaz Kuop Medal stemmed from him winning a slot jackpot of about $1,500 at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort northwest of Larchwood about 10:45 p.m. Friday, March 13, according to the Iowa...
Dog dies in 91 mph hit-and-run on 57th Street Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 30-year-old was arrested for a 91 mph hit-and-run that sent a woman to a hospital and killed a dog Sunday Dakota Thorstenson, 30, of Sioux Falls, was arrested with multiple charges, including felony hit and run, vehicular battery, DWI, reckless driving, fleeing police, resisting arrest, simple assault on law […]
Becoming Midwest: Mother and daughter artist pair mount museum collaboration
SIOUX FALLS, SD—Watercolor artist Judy Thompson of Orange City and her daughter, Kristin Gifford, a poet living in Minneapolis, had discussed collaborating for years. “Kristin and I had been wanting to do something together with our art forms, but we were never able to quite get it together,” Thompson said.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Sioux Falls Right Now
Looking to save a few bucks or help keep good items out of the landfill? Sioux Falls neighbors are giving away all kinds of free stuff this week — from furniture to home goods and more. Here’s a quick list of what’s available right now.
Businesses adjust to growing interest in N/A and alcohol alternative drinks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - In recent years, non-alcoholic beverages have seen a rise in popularity. In response, businesses in Sioux Falls are slightly adjusting their offerings. According to IWSR, a leading global drinks data provider, the United States has added around 37 million new consumers of non-alcoholic...
