5 indicted for smuggling drugs into South Dakota State Penitentiary
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Attorney General Marty Jackley says state investigators have broken up a criminal conspiracy to bring drugs from Colorado into the South Dakota Penitentiary. A Minnehaha County grand jury has indicted five people in connection with the case. They include former correctional officer, Carson...
Rebuilding the heart of campus
For more than 40 years, the Chapel of Reconciliation has stood at the heart of Augustana University both physically and spiritually. There, generations of students have gathered to worship, reflect, sing, grieve, laugh and be together. Now the beloved campus centerpiece is getting a major makeover — one that honors...
Firefighters respond to garage fire Thursday night
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A detached garage is a total loss after going up in flames. According to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, officers were called to the area of East Madison Street and North Olde Wagon Road near Sioux Falls around 9:30 p.m. Thursday night. When they got to the scene, they discovered […]
4th Annual Bryan Boys 5K Walk/Run
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Celebrate Community And Culture At ‘Riverfest 2025′ In Sioux Falls
Say goodbye to August heat! Riverfest in Sioux Falls is moving to September, promising cooler weather and great vibes along the Big Sioux River.
Five people indicted for transporting contraband into state penitentiary
Five people are indicted in connection to transporting contraband into the South Dakota State Penitentiary. While drugs entering the building isn’t new, Attorney General Marty Jackley said a DCI investigation uncovered a piece of the puzzle. Jackley echoed the questions many have asked when overdose deaths and other...
Officials excited for the potential of new corrections task force
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is under the spotlight as an investigation at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls unfolds. Sioux Falls community coming together to aid 11-month-old with health issues. Updated: 9 hours ago. Insurance doesn’t cover all the costs, which is why Roman's mother and her family...
Prison contractor will share any new savings with state
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The Rhoden administration has negotiated an incentive plan with the contractors to encourage savings on the proposed new men’s prison. That new incentive was disclosed on Friday afternoon in a conference call that involved more than 40 legislators, Gov. Larry Rhoden, Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen and...
Investigation of penitentiary staff complete, charges coming
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Department of Corrections is under the spotlight as an investigation at the State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls unfolds. Attorney General Marty Jackley called it a conspiracy and described an investigation into drugs and other illegal activity inside and outside of...
Brookings Applebee’s building sells to restaurateur with Sioux Falls sites
The former Applebee’s building in Brookings is becoming a Mexican restaurant. Reyes Aranda, who owns La Cantina in Brookings, bought the building at 3001 Lefevre Drive next to Interstate 29, which was vacated when Applebee’s closed earlier this year. “I’m going to remodel the whole place,” Aranda said....

















