State apologizes, but can’t explain missing evidence in prison overdose case
SIOUX FALLS (SOUTH DAKOTA SEARCHLIGHT) - A prosecutor apologized this week for the state’s failure to preserve evidence in a case involving an overdose death in a state prison. The state of South Dakota wants to convict the inmate charged with providing the drugs, Manarion Fuse, of a crime...
Sioux Falls Leaf And Branch Drop-Off Hours Ending Soon
As winter creeps in, many Sioux Falls residents are facing a leafy dilemma. Time’s running out for that fall cleanup before the snow flies.
First Dakota National Bank provides $700K in loans to federal workers in shutdown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With the federal government shutdown now ended and 68 federal employees helped, First Dakota National Bank has announced it will suspend its no-interest, no-fee loans for federal employees. The loan program began Monday, October 20, and lasted through the government shutdown. According to a...
Man dead in Lester IA; Thanksgiving travel; Snow Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here’s a look at this morning’s top stories for KELOLAND On the Go. A 26-year-old man was found dead on railroad tracks near Lester, Iowa. Because the body was found on the tracks, the investigation has been turned over to BNSF Police. AAA is projecting nearly 82 million people will […]
Wild Wednesday: Big Horn Sheep
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On this week’s Wild Wednesday, Great Plains Zoo Education Specialist Elizabeth Mansell teaches us about big horn sheep!. “Behind us, we have two of our big horn sheep, our only two, doing what they do best, which is climbing. They’ve got themselves pretty high up, which is their...
Sioux Falls shoe shiner returns glimmer to worn footwear
David Gamaz was in his 20s when a secretary once told him a little secret about the top salesmen at his company. She said those with the shiny dress shoes seemed to be the most successful when they would go in to see the boss. At that point early in...
Empire Homes offering a Year-End Collection incentive
Purchasing a new home often comes with a lot of expenses that can become daunting, especially for first-time buyers. That's why Empire Homes is offering some end-of-the-year incentives to help relieve some of that burden.
Shoppers gather last-minute Thanksgiving supplies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and shoppers on Wednesday night gathered up those last-minute ingredients and supplies for the holiday. At the Hyvee stores in Sioux Falls, it was no different, with shoppers getting deals on ingredients as well as the store’s $30 Thanksgiving meal...
Has Anyone Else Experienced Issues with Toxic Supervisors in Sioux Falls?
In Sioux Falls, a city in South Dakota, there is a growing concern among workers about the toxic management culture. A local resident, who has been living in the city for over three decades, took to Reddit to express their frustration and exhaustion over the prevailing work culture. The resident, who is also a game...
No turkey trouble: staying safe in the kitchen this Thanksgiving
Firefighters are reminding families to stay alert in the kitchen and make sure they’re not distracted so they can have a wonderful meal.

















