Storm Center PM Update: Quiet Weekend; Active Next Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A high pressure system continues to slide off in KELOLAND today and it has kept our weather quiet with highs ranging from the 40s to the 60s. While there has been little cloud cover, we will start to see mid to higher level clouds move in tonight due to a low pressure system in Canada....
Case against former massage therapist declared mistrial
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — After deliberating for more than a day, the jury in the case against Kurt Smit did not come to a unanimous decision. Smit is accused of two counts of sexual contact without consent. Three women testified saying Smit touched their breasts and private parts when giving them a massage in […]
Where every child belongs
BRANDON, S.D. (KELO) — Child care is in high demand in cities across the country. Brandon, South Dakota, is no exception, and its newest option — which is still in the process of getting off the ground — is something unique. Christi Kotzenmacher has spent more than two decades working with children. “I’ve been a […]
Hole-In-The-Wall Pastry Houses In South Dakota Worth Visiting
South Dakota might be famous for Mount Rushmore and rolling prairies, but tucked away in its towns and cities are some seriously delicious pastry shops that deserve just as much attention. These hidden gems serve up everything from flaky croissants to towering cakes, all made with care and creativity. Many...
Sculptor works to limit damage to Airport statues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A former Governor greets people arriving and departing the Sioux Falls airport. The bronze statue of Joe Foss is the centerpiece in the atrium at the airport entrance. The statue has been in place since 1995, and as I found out, even a statue needs a little maintenance once in […]
1 man dead after officer-involved shooting in Beresford
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The DCI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Friday night in Beresford. According to a news release from the Attorney General’s Office, at 8:48 p.m., a Beresford police officer conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Explorer in the Truck Towne Travel Plaza parking lot on...
From Brandon to the Food Court: Dokmai’s Sticky Rice Brings Lao Comfort to The...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Sticky rice is the star of Sioux Falls’ newest food-court kitchen. Dokmai’s Sticky Rice has opened at The Empire Mall, bringing a locally owned Thai and Lao counter-service concept to shoppers just in time for holiday traffic.
Steel and Spirits: Jack Rose Social Club Ignites Late Nights in Downtown Sioux Falls
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Downtown Sioux Falls just got a new after-hours anchor: Jack Rose Social Club opened September 17, 2025 on the first floor of 151 E. Fourth Place, bringing its bar-forward playbook from the south side to the Steel District riverfront. It’s the brand’s...
Late-Night Crunch at 41st & Ellis: New Taco Bell Brings Delivery and 2 a.m....
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Night owls on the west side have a new stop: the latest Taco Bell is now open at 8340 W 41st Street in Sioux Falls, bringing late-night drive-thru, dine-in, breakfast, and delivery to the 41st & Ellis area.
$344K gift for all inclusive playground at Sertoma
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A total of $344,000 from three donations will go toward an all inclusive playground at Sertoma Park. The Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club announced a $59,000 gift from Rick Hull, a community philanthropist, $275,000 gift from the Elmen Foundation and $10,000 from Premier Bank. The money will...
