Sioux Falls SD

A California man was sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his role in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine using semi trucks that he took part in while he was imprisoned. On November 3, 2025, Michael Thomas, 51, of Delano, California, was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison to be...

WATERTOWN, S.D.–Two suspects are in custody following a massive credit card scam across I-29, including at Walmart stores in Sioux City, Sioux Falls and Brookings. Police received information about a credit card scam occurring at those locations, including reports of suspects fleeing south of Codington County. An...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police Department said their fraud campaign targeting cryptocurrency ATMs has helped one person prevent losing money. At Thursday’s police briefing, Sioux Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Aaron Benson said an officer received a call earlier this week from a woman who was...

This piece is sponsored by Vanguard Hospitality. Forty-five years after she first put on a Minervas uniform, longtime server Ruth Nickel will greet her final customers this week. Nickel, who recently turned 70, will retire after her final shift on Saturday, Nov. 22. “I thought, well, I made it to...

PIERRE, SD – Beverly Kaye Mickelson died at Avera Prairie Center in Sioux Falls on Thursday evening, 13. November, 2025. Visitation for all friends, students, and relatives will be from 5-7 pm, Friday, 21. November, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Pierre. A service filled with music, stories, prayer, and...

The City of Sioux Falls will hold the 22nd annual Winter Wonderland at Falls Park, with an expansion to include Jacobson Plaza for the first time. The event opens on Friday, November 21, 2025. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with the lighting of The Falls, followed by a fireworks display at 6 p.m. The lights will be on...

This Apartment of the Week is sponsored by Lloyd Cos. A popular west-side community with a modern-farmhouse aesthetic has rare availability. The Silos at Ellis Crossing is near 41st Street and Ellis Road at 28367 Lancaster Drive. You’ll find it’s close to groceries, coffee, schools, fitness and a growing number of...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A local chapter of a national organization is making a special delivery in advance of Thanksgiving. Volunteers are preparing for Thanksgiving at The Banquet as part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Outside the downtown Sioux Falls nonprofit, the main dish of the upcoming holiday...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The trial for the former Sioux Falls massage therapist accused of touching some of his clients inappropriately resumed today. The state wrapped up its case Wednesday morning. So, the defense began calling its witnesses and the first to be called this afternoon was the defendant himself,...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —Many homeless people have to carry around all their possessions. That’s why the St. Francis House is hosting its Walk a Mile event this weekend. “We walk the mile from that Memorial up to the St. Francis House, carrying a backpack of 15 pounds of nonperishable items so that we can […]