Sioux Falls SD

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A state prison offender has died of an apparent suicide. According to a press release from the South Dakota Department of Corrections, on Monday, 57-year-old offender Keith McLain was found unresponsive in his cell at the SD State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. He was transported to the...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Following the announcement that Christ the King would be closing its doors at the end of the school year, parents have been rallying to keep the elementary school alive. Parents of students at Christ the King started an online petition, garnering over 1,000...

A Sioux Falls man thought he found a car deal of a lifetime, but it turns out he stumbled into a potential used car selling scam.

This Thursday, September 25th, all 50 states will be participating in the first-ever, fully-national Save A Life day where non-profits and volunteers from all over the country will be handing out free naloxone doses. Emily’s Hope will be stationed at the downtown library from 11 AM to 6 PM, handing...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Domestic Violence Network is bringing back its “Paint the Town Purple” campaign in October. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly 15% of women and 4% of men have been injured and affected by partner violence. Domestic abuse can be...

As Sioux Falls continues to grow, so does the population of homeless animals in our community. Some pets have been waiting a few days inside shelters, waiting for their second chance. Others have spent almost a year just hoping for a new tomorrow. One sweet pup from the Sioux Falls...

PIERRE — After 144 years, South Dakota lawmakers decided Tuesday it’s time for “the Hill” to retire. The required two-thirds of each legislative chamber voted to endorse a 1,500-bed, $650 million replacement for the state penitentiary building that opened its doors when South Dakota was still Dakota Territory. The...

Sioux Falls, SD (KELO.com) — Sioux Falls police have arrested a motorcyclist, who pulled a handgun on another driver in traffic. Police Information Officer, Sergeant Aaron Bensen says the victim had just changed lanes on 41st Street, when a motorcyclist approached his vehicle, and pushed his car’s mirror forward,...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A Sioux Falls man, accused of raping a woman for almost five years, returned to court Tuesday afternoon. According to court documents, Kyle Huff began sexually assaulting the victim when she was just 17 years old. Tuesday, he was at the Minnehaha County Courthouse for a competency hearing....

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Five South Dakota smoke shop owners have been indicted after a law enforcement sting uncovered the sale of illegal products. The operation was conducted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation, and targeted shops suspected of selling products in violation...