Jodi’s Journal: The Empire Mall’s retail ripple effect
Some narratives just seem to stick — and for a long time, it felt like “malls are dying” was one of them. It was ironic to me, because any time we’d run a story on any sort of transition at The Empire Mall, it would draw some of our strongest readership. And then the comments inevitably would follow.
ICE arrests IA superintendent, near record highs forecasted
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Let’s get a check on the latest in news and weather with KELOLAND On The Go. Runners taking part in the 437 Project are on the final leg of their journey across the state of South Dakota. Members of the school board in Des Moines, Iowa voted unanimously Saturday to […]
Sioux Falls, Rapid City Push for Bigger Share of Opioid Settlement Funds
(Undated) — Sioux Falls and Rapid City leaders are pushing for a bigger share of South Dakota’s opioid settlement money, arguing they have the infrastructure to put it to use faster. The state has about 17-million dollars set aside now, with nearly 79-million expected over the coming decades. But how to spend it is...
Canton church basement ready for fellowship once again
After more than a year of renovations, the Canton Lutheran Church is finally ready to welcome people back into the basement fellowship hall.
Habitat for Humanity to celebrate large milestone
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls is celebrating a milestone of 200 affordable homes in 35 years at a home dedication. “It’s amazing to know that 200 families have a safe, stable place to call home because of our ministry,” says Rocky Welker, Habitat’s executive...
Storm Center PM Update: Another Rebound in Temperatures
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After a cold front passed through KELOLAND yesterday, cooler highs in the 70s have returned for today. This is about a 10 to 15 degree difference for some of our temperatures we had yesterday. As a high pressure system moved in behind the front, it has been keeping us quiet […]
Midwest Honor Flight Mission 27: Sioux Falls veteran living a life of service after...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dakota News Now) - This week, Midwest Honor Flight took 83 veterans to Washington, DC for “One final tour with honor.”. Patrick Branco has always kept himself busy. “I went to a year of college, and the Dean sent me a special letter saying, ‘Mr. Branco, it...
Three South Dakota prison inmates have died this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Three inmates died on three consecutive days at the South Dakota State Penitentiary this week, continuing an uptick in deaths within the state’s prison system. The week began with the Monday death of 57-year-old Keith McLain in the penitentiary’s Jameson Annex. A press release from the...
Police Seek Help To Catch Sioux Falls Counterfeit Bill Suspect
A wave of counterfeit cash is washing over Sioux Falls, and the police are asking for your help to catch the culprit.
Student brings gun on school field trip, shoots self in front of classmates
Catholic school teacher's career in jeopardy over decision to become surrogate. A teacher says she was put on paid leave after informing school officials she would be acting as a family’s surrogate. Caleb Wilson’s parents sue Omega Psi Phi, Southern University over hazing death. Updated: 2 hours ago.

















