Sioux Falls rape suspect didn’t know teenage victim
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man is behind bars, accused of raping a teenage girl whom he didn’t know. Victor Rodriguez Escobar, 49, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. The prosecutor told the judge he met the 17-year-old victim around 4:00 a.m. Monday, after the girl’s boyfriend kicked her out of his...
Gov. Rhoden announces correctional task force members
Gov. Larry Rhoden has announced the members of the Correctional Rehabilitation Task Force, a group that will determine the best path for expanding rehabilitation services as the state plans for the new prison.
Fatal vehicle crash takes the life of one and leaves another injured
Lincoln County, S.D. (KCAU) — One man is dead, and another is seriously injured after a vehicle crash Saturday night four miles north of Lennox, South Dakota. According to Lincoln County press release, around 11:12 P.M., the driver of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling eastbound on 275th street when they...
Avera Medical Minute: Overcoming Endometriosis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - It’s estimated that one out of every ten women is suffering from the chronic condition of endometriosis. It’s not an easy subject to talk about, but in tonight’s avera medical minute, we introduce you to one woman who is hoping her story inspires others not to let their diagnosis...
New mental health clinic opens in downtown Sioux Falls
The location on North Main Avenue is Midwest Wellness Institute's (MWI Health) second clinic in Sioux Falls and fourth in general.
New show examining life behind, beyond prison walls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Ryan Vanden Hoek of Sioux Falls and Steve Harrison of Harrisburg are the namesakes of the show “Unconfined Conversations with Ryan & Steve,” which launched Friday. “We see the importance of it, and as discussed with you before, it’s important for the next generation,” Harrison said Monday....
Snow in the Black Hills this morning; Warmer fall days ahead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Good morning KELOLAND! We are starting our Monday morning with snow in the northern Black Hills. This video was taken on our Terry Peak LIVE Camera around 6am and snow continues to fall at this location. You can see the rain showers expanding from Nebraska early this morning. Sioux Falls...
Get Ready For Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas Starting Soon
Just when you thought fall was all about pumpkin spice, Hallmark is ready to dazzle us with a Countdown to Christmas that’s hard to ignore.
Location Change for Sioux Falls ‘Paint the Plows’ Event
Get ready, Sioux Falls! The Paint the Plow event is back, and local artists are about to turn those snowplows into masterpieces.
Sioux Falls CEOs report ‘clear softening’ in conditions, outlook
Sioux Falls CEOs aren’t feeling as positive about their businesses as in recent years — or investing as much in hiring. That’s according to the most recent SiouxFalls.Business quarterly CEO survey, conducted in partnership with the Augustana Research Institute and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. The survey...

















