Local unemployment rate climbs to 2.2 percent
The unemployment rate for the Sioux Falls metro area jumped to 2.2 percent in August. That’s up from 1.7 percent in July, which was the lowest rate for U.S. metros along with Rapid City. For August, Rapid City’s rate also rose, but to 2.1 percent, giving it the No.1...
Judge deciding where to move a Moody County murder case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday, a judge is trying to determine where to hold a Moody County murder trial. On Friday, Judge Greg Stoltenburg decided it would be easier for Joseph Hoek to get a fair trial in a location other than Flandreau in Moody County. Hoek is accused of intentionally hitting and killing […]
Rock Rapids driver arrested for OWI, pot
LARCHWOOD—A 34-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested about 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, near Larchwood on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, first-offense possession of a controlled substance — marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest of Keontae Maleek Richard Chavies...
Day-care provider sentenced for endangerment
ROCK RAPIDS—A 30-year-old Inwood woman has been placed on probation for two years after pleading guilty to a charge of child endangerment stemming from an incident at her in-home day care three years ago. The case against Hannah Louise Olson arose Dec. 5, 2022, when she was arrested and...
Sioux Falls inspectors help tenants after landlord’s silence
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls family is sharing their story of a rental property, a newborn baby, and mold. Thanks to the City of Sioux Falls, the inspectors got the attention of the landlord. The house, from the outside, looks like a cute place to...
Fire Prevention Week gives safety reminders for residents
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This week marks National Fire Prevention week. Across the state, fire departments are holding events to raise awareness and offer fire safety tips to residents. “Hopefully it just serves as a reminder that the fire prevention should be something practiced every day by everyone,” Scott...
Questions remain after Badlands crash leaves 5 dead
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (SDDPS) is currently investigating a crash that killed five people in the Badlands near Scenic. Few answers are available as to what happened that Wednesday night. According to a news release from the Department of Public Safety, the crash...
Sioux Falls Police investigating Friday gunshots call
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police Department is asking the public for help in its investigation of a weapons violation that happened Friday morning. According to Sioux Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson, officers were sent to East Pearl Street after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots between 4...
Tariff volatility impacting some retailors’ ability to turn a profit | Oct 6
See the audio attached above to listen to the full news update/podcast. Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast. Some retailers are growing frustrated at the volatility of tariff rates and other federal changes as they try to turn a profit for their...
Sioux Falls sculptor wins prize at major international competition
A Sioux Falls-based sculptor has earned international recognition for a piece that appeared on the downtown SculptureWalk. Cameron Stalheim was awarded the juried 3D category prize at ArtPrize 2025 for his sculpture Persist, which originally was shown on SculptureWalk in 2018. ArtPrize is a major annual international...
