Mississippi Illusionist Gets Decade In Iowa Prison After Years Of Cheating Casinos
A self-proclaimed illusionist from Mississippi who spent years working casino floors under false names, including “Shaun Mistery,” will now serve a decade in prison. On Tuesday (February 10), Judge Carl Petersen sentenced 38-year-old Shaun Joseph Benward to 10 years in prison concurrently. The Lyon County sentence...
A mashing good time
In today’s edition of “Wait!? We’re Making What??” Ashley surprised Mitchell by trying to make mashed potatoes out of Pringles. Neither of them thinks they can eat Pringles again. Mitchell tried to redeem himself from the last time he tried to “print” with glue. This time...
Account executive: ‘Clients, people I get to work with are unmatched’
This week’s Up-and-Comer is Ruby Evans, an account executive at Lawrence & Schiller. College – proud Augie Doggie class of 2021. 😊. The community! I love everything about the inviting and empowering energy Sioux Falls gives, especially for the younger generation. What’s your favorite thing about your job?...
Acreage north of Sioux Falls tops sales report at $1.6M
The most expensive residential sale for the week of Jan. 26 was $1.6 million for an acreage north of Sioux Falls. The property was purchased by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation and eventually will become part of the 200-acre site for the new Smithfield Foods plant. The 2,800-square-foot house was built in 1997...
University of Sioux Falls announces launch of Esports competitions
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The University of Sioux Falls has announced the launch of Esports, with competition slated to begin in fall 2026. USF will compete as a coed team, investing in gaming equipment and a new gaming arena on campus. “Collegiate Esports represents a powerful intersection...
Timeline, missing victim’s phone in Farmer trial
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Day six of the Dylan Farmer murder trial has concluded in Minnehaha County. The jury heard testimony from the lead detective again on Tuesday. Farmer is charged with first degree and second degree murder in the 2024 death of Casey Shaffer. The lead detective gave a timeline of events on […]
Collaborating for patient care: Family faces multiple diagnoses for genetic condition NF1
This piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. There’s a genetic condition that can start with simple birthmarks that one Sioux Falls family knows well. It’s called neurofibromatosis type one – or NF1 – and it is a disorder that can cause tumor growth, vision problems and skin changes.
Teen arrested for OWI at Gitchie Manitou
GRANITE—An 18-year-old Sioux Falls, SD, resident was arrested about 11:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence and possession/purchase of alcohol under legal age at Gitchie Manitou State Preserve near Granite. The arrest of Kristen Marie Wilka stemmed from the stop of...
Smithfield, County Road 130 and I-29 Exit 86
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Smithfield and/or the Sioux Falls Development Foundation will be conducting a traffic study now that the pork processor plans to build a new plant in Foundation Park, Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras said. The park is in northwestern Sioux Falls near Minnehaha County...
Decisions moving quickly in Pierre
If you’ve been wondering what’s weighing on the minds of local voters this legislative session, Saturday morning offered a fairly predictable snapshot. How to rein in property taxes, whether any real relief is coming this spring, how to support strong local schools while balancing rising Medicaid costs, government...
