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Sunday Casino Robbery

February 15, 2015, 3:18 am
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police are investigating a casino robbery that happened Sunday morning.

Authorities were called to The Club on East 26th Street about 2:00 a.m. Sunday.  A male suspect entered the casino and displayed a gray hand gun.  He left with an undisclosed amount of cash.

 

The suspect is described as a white male, around 20 years old, 5 foot 9 inches tall, 160 pounds.  Dark shaggy hair was showing under what was described as a dark colored beanie cap.  The suspect fled in a white vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Lumina.

Anyone with knowledge related to the robbery is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers.  

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Shooting at Log Cabin Bar

February 15, 2015, 6:51 pm
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Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO-AM) - On Sunday evening at 5:44 p.m. the Sioux Falls Police Department was dispatched to 1509 W. Burnside Street at the Log Cabin Bar for a shooting. The investigation revealed that a 26 year old male from Sioux Falls, SD died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

 

 

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Daugaard initiates new debt policy

February 16, 2015, 9:20 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Governor Daugaard last year asked the Bureau of Finance and Management to create a new limitation guide for existing debt and the issuance of new debt.

Daugaard says total debt can’t exceed 1.2 % of the state’s Gross Domestic Product and debt service payments can't exceed 4% of general fund revenue.

At the end of fiscal yeat 2014, South Dakota's total oustanding debt as percentage of state GDP was 0.8% and annual debt service payments as a percentage of ongoing general fund revenue was just under 3%.

The South Dakota Building Authority and South Dakota Health and Educational Facilities Authority issue and refinance bonds to pay for things such as state park projects and public university projects.

Standard and Poor’s revised South Dakota’s outlook from stable to positive last summer.

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Scammers sending fake Anthem emails

February 16, 2015, 9:30 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - On the heels of the Anthem Insurance data breach, affecting as many as 80 million Americans, scammers are sending victims fake emails.

Jessie Schmidt with the Better Business Bureau says the scammers are phishing in hopes of catching victims off guard.  Whether you are an Anthem customer or not, do not click on links or open attachments in emails claiming to be from Anthem.

Schmidt says past or present Anthem customers should go to anthem.com directly and click on the "Learn More" button.

Schmidt advises placing a free fraud alert on your credit reports.  Contact one of the three major credit bureaus; once you add a fraud alert to one, that company will alert the other two.

 For more information go to bbb.org/breach.

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Farmer's Union makes case for continued COOL

February 16, 2015, 10:00 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - President of the South Dakota Farmer’s Union says a case of Mad Cow disease in Canada affirms the value of country of origin labeling.

Doug Sombke says Canadians are lobbying Congress to repeal COOL.  Sombke asks "Do you really want your lawmakers to repeal a law that tells you where your food comes from?"

Canadian regulators last week confirmed a case of Mad Cow in Alberta.

The South Dakota Farmer's Union urges consumers and producers to contact their congressional delegation in support of leaving COOL in federal law.

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City man steals car and goes on a collision spree

February 17, 2015, 9:56 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Nobody was injured when a Sioux Falls man allegedly stole a running, unlocked car from a convenience store parking lot and rammed two vehicles, one with a passenger inside.

Officer Sam Clemens says 38-year-old Jeremy Stewart Provancial was walking out of the store when the car owner walked in.  Clemens says Provancial is accused of stealing the running car and hitting a vehicle in the parking lot with a passenger who was not injured.               

Provancial then hit a car in the Cathedral parking lot where he was arrested.  Police found him lying in the street at 6th and Prairie.

He’s charged with D-W-I, hit-and-run, grand theft, felony intentional damage to property, reckless driving and no license

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Commissioner Kelly slams Legislator Haggar

February 17, 2015, 10:35 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM)      Harsh words today from Minnehaha County Commissioner Dick Kelly to Sioux Falls Legislator Don Haggar.

Kelly reprimanded Haggar for comments he made on the state house floor comparing funds to candy and saying county official’s appetites will rise to the level of candy available.

Kelly says Haggar's "inference that commissioners are somehow intellectualy lower in their ability to make sound decisions than members of the House of Representatives borders on dishonesty."

Kelly says Haggar owes an apology to the 325 county commissioner he insulted with his remarks.

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Minnehaha County land values rise 5%

February 17, 2015, 10:53 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Minnehaha County Director of Equalization says property values rose to $13.3 billion at the first of the year.

Kyle Helseth says that’s a 5% increase over a year ago, about $635 million.  Total growth a year ago was $12.7 billion.

Helseth says the growth from there looks like it's going to be in the 2.3% to 2.5% range, the county has reappraised that much.  He says part of that is the $115 million increase in agricultural land valuation as set by the state.               

Helseth says notices go out next week followed by the board of equalization.

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Former Moto Joe's owner indicted

February 17, 2015, 5:58 pm
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PIERRE, SD (KELO AM) – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that Joseph Matthew Stanford, 38, Brandon, was indicted February 10, 2015 by a Minnehaha County Grand Jury. Stanford was indicted on one count of grand theft by deception, class 4 felony, maximum penalty of 10 years and/or $20,000 fine, one count of grand theft by deception, class 5 felony, maximum penalty of 5 years and/or $10,000 and one count of selling a motor vehicle without the consent of lienholder, class 6 felony, maximum penalty of 2 years and/or $4,000 fine.

The indictment charges that in late 2013, Stanford, owner and principal of Moto Joes, engaged in deceptive business transactions surrounding the selling and buying of a vehicle.

Stanford is presumed innocent until such time as proven guilty.

This case was investigated with the cooperative efforts of the South Dakota Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles, the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the Division of Criminal Investigation. This case is being prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.

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USD presents ‘Counterterrorism Policy’ in Sioux Falls

February 18, 2015, 5:21 am
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VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO AM) – The University of South Dakota College of Arts & Sciences and International Studies Program will present “Counterterrorism Policy: Tools and Strategies for the 21st Century,” a talk by Shane Nordyke, Ph.D., at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Callaway’s in Sioux Falls, S.D.

“Counterterrorism Policy: Tools and Strategies for the 21st Century” is part of the Global Issues Series presented by the USD College of Arts & Sciences. Nordyke is an associate professor of political science. Her teaching interests include public policy, national security, terrorism and counterterrorism, and American foreign policy. Nordyke’s research interests focus on Homeland Security, public safety and transportation safety, and security. She received her B.S. in aerospace studies from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 2003 and her Ph.D. in public policy from Indiana University in 2008.

Callaway’s is located at 500 E. 69th St. in Sioux Falls. In addition to Nordyke’s presentation, the USD College of Arts & Sciences Global Issues Series includes an April 7 speech by Joseph Dondelinger, Ph.D., chair of the political science/government and international affairs department at Augustana College in Sioux Falls.

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Brendan Johnson winds down US Attorney career

February 18, 2015, 10:02 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -  After 51/2 years as South Dakota’s United States Attorney, Brendan Johnson says he’s done.

Johnson says he talked over the matter with his family and felt it is time to start another chapter.  He says he's proud of what the office has done and the goals it has accomplished.

Johnson declined to say anything about a potential political future.  He says he never discussed his political future as US Attorney and he won't engage in that while he's still at the helm.             

Johnson says he’ll be working for a large national law firm coming to Sioux Falls.  He wouldn't reveal the firm's name.

First Assistant U-S Attorney Randy Seiler will replace Johnson March 11.  It's up to President Obama to name a permanent replacement which must be approved by the Senate.

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House Committee tables common core

February 18, 2015, 10:57 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The House Education Committee today tabled a bill aimed at ending South Dakota’s involvement with common core standards.

Testifying before the committee, Cindy Peterson of Chamberlain outlined some of her objections. Peterson says there are standards in kindergarten that ask children to discuss very high level thinking skills.

Secretary of Education Dr. Melody Schopp says a majority of teachers who use common core standards favor them.  She says based on teachers using common core, 80% like the structure. 

The committee spent over two hours on the bill this morning.     

The bill was set aside temporarily for further consideration.

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Off-sale businesses own perfect score

February 19, 2015, 10:36 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Twenty-six Sioux Falls businesses were checked in a liquor sting last night and not one clerk sold to the underage buyer.

Officer Sam Clemens says it's been awhile in between perfect checks.  He says that's why law enforcement will never stop doing surprise checks of off-sale businesses              

 Clemens it’s all about keeping alcohol away from kids.  Spring time, with proms and graduations, is a notorious time for teenagers drinking alcohol.

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Providing coverage for oral chemo drugs

February 19, 2015, 10:44 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -  Emotional testimony this morning in the Senate Commerce Committee in Pierre over a bill providing insurance coverage of oral, chemotherapy drugs.

A cancer patient painstakingly related her story to lawmakers.  She told the panel how her life was limited by traditional chemotherapy and the additional freedom she gained under oral chemo.

She said no cancer patient should have an extra burden of making tough financial decisions.  "It's horrendous the emtions you go through anyway."               

Senate bill 101 was sent to the floor.

     

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Naming rights sought for indoor aquatic center

February 19, 2015, 10:53 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -  As with the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, the City is pursuing naming rights for the indoor aquatic center at Spellerberg Park.

Mayor Mike Huether says, like the first effort, he expects some heat.  He says the funding of public projects is taking on more and more involvement with the private sector.

Huether doesn’t expect the center to operate in the black but he says every private dollar replaces a tax payer dollar.

Parks and Rec Director Don Kearney says Legends Global Sales is pursuing naming rights to for the aquatic center.

Kearney says sponsorship revenue will help fund the operating costs of the facility.  They hope to have a deal ready my mid-summer.

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Democrats say legislature not helping SD youth

February 20, 2015, 10:18 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Democratic leaders in Pierre say the legislature is sending negative messages to South Dakota’s youth.

Minority Leader Senator Billie Sutton says one proposal allows employers to pay a lower minimum wage to workers 17 years old and under.

Sutton says a blank statement that 16 and 17 year old workers are worth less than an 18-year-old worker sends the wrong message.

He says it's a betrayel of the public's vote to improve the minimum wage.             

Sutton says the defeat yesterday of a conceal and carry measure on public campuses was a win for students.

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Legislator's schedules are getting hectic

February 20, 2015, 10:27 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - There are thirteen days left in South Dakota’s legislative session and rushing bills to the floor is a priority.

Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels says budget work will be last.  Michels says that's not because of reasons to spend money, but rather because revenue forecasts are made with the latest information available

The last day of the legislature’s main run is Friday, March 13.

The final day to consider vetoes is March 30th.

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Bill creates central state debt collection office

February 20, 2015, 10:37 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The State is trying to establish a debt collection office to recover 126 million dollars owed in obligations and restitutions.

Finance and Management Commission Jason Dilges says everyone should pay their fair share of taxes owed.  

President of the South Dakota Collectors Association Mark Kisely doesn’t want the state collecting alone.

Under the measure, if money owed is not paid the state could withhold driver’s licenses and plates or hunting and fishing licenses.

The bill was deferred to next week.

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Fareway Proposes Second Store for Sioux Falls

February 21, 2015, 7:01 am
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Sioux Falls, SD, (KELO AM) – Boone, Iowa based Fareway  is announcing plans for a second, full service store in Sioux Falls.

The proposed store will be a 28,000 square foot store at 41st and Sycamore on the east side of Sioux Falls.  Garrett Piklapp says this store will be built from the ground up.

The store is in the planning stages and will need approval from the city to rezone the area.  If approved, construction would start this spring, with the opening later in the year.

The first Sioux Falls Fareway opened in 2013, next to Hobby Lobby.

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SDSU's Hobbs participates in national nursing fatigue panel

February 23, 2015, 5:42 am
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BROOKINGS, SD (KELO AM) - South Dakota State University's College of Nursing played an important role in determining the American Nurses Association's thoughts on nurse fatigue.

Barbara Hobbs was one of 15 members on the American Nurses Association's steering committee of that panel, which developed a position statement on the issue. The topic was featured in the January/February edition of The American Nurse.The assistant dean for South Dakota State University's College of Nursing's West River department, Hobbs used her experience as a nurse manager and conducted research on shiftwork-related fatigue and sleepiness.

 

While the ANA published the panel's guidelines in November 2014, Hobbs will continue researching the matter."Collaborating with other nurse researchers and practicing nurses was a great opportunity," Hobbs said.She said she improved her knowledge on fatigue and fatigue-related issues throughout the project. The panel also validated Hobbs' research.Hobbs has been invited to discuss the panel's research findings and how they contributed to the ANA guidelines at October's South Dakota Nurses Association convention."Taking steps and measures to reduce fatigue should not be an 'us against them' proposition," said Hobbs in The American Nurse magazine. "We're here for one thing—the patients. We need to work together to build an environment that keeps patients safe and nurses healthy. When people are up for many hours, they lose the ability to determine their level of alertness."Hobbs also presents strategies on surviving shiftwork in classes to introduce new registered nurses to fatigue's impact and effects. She said a change in behavior and to the culture will be needed for some of the ANA recommendations to take hold.For more on the ANA statement, visit http://www.nursingworld.org/fatigue.

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