Sioux Falls police seek woman who used screwdriver to break into parking facility
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police are looking for a woman who used a screwdriver to get into a secured parking facility and steal from unlocked cars. The Sioux Falls police department responded to East 13th Street and South Second Avenue for a burglary report on Monday, November 2.
Sioux Falls housing market slows with drops in listings, sales
Overall activity in the Sioux Falls housing market slowed noticeably in October compared with a year ago, with new listings and closed sales both showing double-digit declines. There were 203 closed sales in the city for October, according to the Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire Inc., down 26 percent...
South Dakota DOT races winter weather to wrap up major highway projects
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The road construction season may be winding down, but South Dakota Department of Transportation officials and construction crews are still pushing to finish major road work statewide before winter weather arrives. Craig Smith, director of operations for the SDDOT, highlighted several major projects...
Here are the winners of the 2026 Downtown Sioux Falls Pork Showdown
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. has announced the winners of the 6th Annual Downtown Pork Showdown following a month-long competition. The top-ranking dish was “Pluma” from Maribella Ristorante, which earned an average rating of 9.77 out of 10. The winning dish featured pan-seared pork pluma, served with spaghetti tossed in an apple brie cream sauce, asparagus tips, blistered tomatoes, and pancetta.
Minnehaha County overcomes early tabulator issues, encouraged by DOJ oversight
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - When the polls close, the work only increases for county officials across the state to process the voters’ choices. South Dakota’s largest county faced some setbacks early in the day Tuesday, but crossed the finish line. Minnehaha County has had plenty...
Pair of poll workers share over 80 years of working local elections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Tuesday’s midterm election was just another notch in the belt for two friends who have a combined 80 years of helping others submit their votes. Judy Miller and Donna Young met 40 years ago working as election poll workers, and have loved...
Sioux Falls roadwork nears seasonal finish
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several road construction projects in and around Sioux Falls are expected to wrap up for the season, with major work at the intersection of Arrowhead Parkway and Veterans Parkway set to reopen before winter. During a media briefing Wednesday, Public Works Department Principal Engineer Brad Ludens said the contractor at […]
Two South Dakota students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Two South Dakota students are being recognized among the nation’s top high school scholars. Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the South Dakota Department of Education announced. The honor is considered one...
Attempted murder charge dismissed in SF shooting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A 40-year-old Sioux Falls man, charged in connection with a 2025 shooting, will not serve prison time as long as he stays out of trouble court documents say. According to court records, Doap Deng Chuol’s entered a nolo contendere (no contest) plea to one count of compounding a felony on […]
Cliff Avenue interchange progress ‘like a dream come true’
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — The orange cones will soon be exiting a major road construction project in Sioux Falls. The City says that all lanes of traffic and ramps at the Cliff Avenue I-229 interchange will be open starting November 20th. Drivers are excited about the latest milestone in this nearly $50-million project. Kathy […]
