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Increasing the state's passing speed limit

February 27, 2015, 10:18 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Senate Transportation committee sent to the floor a bill increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways by ten miles an hour when passing.

It's an act authorizing motor vehicles to exceed the 65 mile an hour posted speed limit when passing a slower vehicle.

The posted speed limit must be 65 on a two-lane state road and interstates are exempt.

A lawmaker on the panel asked if he passes doing 80 and is pulled over does he face a ticket for 15 over or 5 over.  One of the bill's sponsors said under the bill, if passed, it would be for 5 over.

The bill has passed the House and is now on the way to the Senate.  A spokesman from the governor's office gave proponent testimony to the measure today..

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Setting mobile food vendor standards

February 27, 2015, 10:38 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM0 - The city continues working on standards for about 25 mobile food vendors now operating in Sioux Falls.

Neighborhood Coordinator Adam Roach says standards must be set around hours of operation and location.

Roach says currently, commercial vehicles operating from parking spaces in the public right-of-way are illegal.

He says safety, parking and noise ordinances exist but an update will go before the council next month. He says the proposed standars will seek to clarify what are currently sometimes cumbersome regulations.

Work on drafting the proposed ordinance continues

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Skyforce announce "Corn Week" food drive

February 27, 2015, 5:08 pm
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM & KWSN) – The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that they have partnered with South Dakota Corn to create “Corn Week” leading up to their next home game on Friday, March 6 against the Grand Rapids Drive.  

That night the Skyforce will be wearing special corn themed jerseys with the South Dakota Corn and Feeding South Dakota logos on them. These one-of-a-kind jerseys have a yellow base color with corn stalks on either side. Leading up to and during Friday’s game, the jersey will be auctioned off to raise money for Feeding South Dakota. Each Skyforce player will sign their respective jersey.

During the week leading up to next Friday’s game, the Skyforce will be conducting food drives at the following Lewis Drug locations around Sioux Falls:

  • Monday: 41st and Minnesota
  • Tuesday: 69th and Louise
  • Wednesday: 41st and Marion
  • Thursday: 26th and Sycamore
  • Friday: 12th and Kiwanis

Each day, the food drive will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m and all donations will benefit Feeding South Dakota. Each person who makes a donation of a non-perishable item will receive two free tickets to Friday night’s game.  Some items that are needed more than others include personal care items, peanut butter, cereal and baby food.

Courtesy: Sioux Falls Skyforce

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Bridge repair begins next week near Canton

February 27, 2015, 5:35 pm
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CANTON, SD (KELO AM) – On Monday, March 2, 2015, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin removal of the westbound Highway 18 bridge over Interstate 29 at Exit 62 to Canton.

The bridge removal is scheduled to take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday nights. During those hours, north and southbound I-29 traffic will be diverted around the bridge onto the exit and entrance ramps.

Motorists are encouraged to use I-29 Exit 64 to the north or Exit 59 to the south to access Highway 18 during the bridge removal process.

Before 6 p.m. on March 2, east and westbound traffic on Highway 18 will be switched to two-way traffic on the eastbound bridge. Motorists should be aware the department will maintain access to the eastbound Highway 18 bridge using flaggers only as conditions allow and it is safe to do so.

Once the westbound bridge removal is complete, two-way traffic will be maintained on the eastbound bridge for the duration of the project. The contractor is expecting to have the new westbound bridge complete by late summer.

Motorists traveling through the interchange for the next several months should be aware of the construction activities, equipment and construction workers in the area and exercise caution when proceeding through the work zone.

The prime contractor on this $8 million project is T&R Contracting of Sioux Falls.

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Midcontinent Critical of Net Neutrality

February 28, 2015, 9:16 am
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Based Midcontinent Communications is at odds with the Federal Communications Commission over their new net neutrality rules.

The company is saying the new rules are “regulatory overreach”.

The rules aim to enforce a concept that companies should not block or slow internet traffic or create paid fast lanes.

Midcontinent says the FCC had other means to get the same result, without going to a complex set of regulations.

The Federal Communications Commission voted to impose the strict regulations Thursday.

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Casino robbery in Sioux Falls

February 28, 2015, 7:22 pm
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Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO-AM) - On Saturday evening, the Recovery Room at 1004 W 18th. St. in Sioux Falls was robbed by a male who displayed a handgun. The suspect was described as a Native American, 5’10, 165lbs wearing a dark gray or black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and a blue bandana covering his face. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. The suspect then fired one shot into the wall before fleeing without any money. No one was injured during the incident. Anyone with information regarding the robbery is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers.

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Injury accident in Sioux Falls

March 1, 2015, 2:24 pm
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Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO-AM) - Saturday night at around 11:30, Sioux Falls police were dispatched to E. 4th Street and N. Dubuque Avenue in response to an injury accident.  The investigation revealed that a 1999 white Toyota Solara, driven by an 18 year old male, was traveling northbound on Dubuque Avenue when he lost control, jumped the curb, and struck a tree. The driver was transported to Avera McKennan Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.  Alcohol appears to be a factor in the accident.  The investigation continues.

 

 

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Crash results in gas leak

March 1, 2015, 4:21 pm
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Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO-AM) - Sunday afternoon Sioux Falls Police and Sioux Falls Fire rescue responded to the area of 26th and Grange for a vehicle crash. As a result of the crash a gas meter was damaged causing a gas leak in the area. The driver was later arrested for DUI. MidAmerican Energy arrived on scene and due to the damage advised that it would take several hours to fix. As a result of the ongoing leak the houses on S. Grange Ave. between W. 26th St. and W. 27th St. had to be evacuated and the street blocked off while repairs are made. At the time of this release Sioux Falls Police and Fire Rescue are standing by until MidAmerican can complete repairs.

 

 

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Early morning crash results in DUI arrest

March 2, 2015, 5:12 am
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SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police received an early morning report of a car crash just south of 10th and Mable. 

The subsequent investigation showed Gebray Muuz (26yo Sioux Falls resident) was westbound on 10th Street and turned southbound on Mable Avenue.  He struck a fire hydant on the west boulevard then swerved across Mable Avenue and struck a pole on the east boulevard. 

Muuz was arrested and lodged for DWI.  A passenger in Muuz's vehicle reported no injuries. 

 

 

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City man recklessly fires weapon to end argument

March 2, 2015, 9:59 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Police say a Sioux Falls man fired his handgun into the air to get two men arguing outside his apartment to stop.

Officer Sam Clemens says 42-year-old Todd David Linson is charged with two counts of aggravated assault.

Clemens says as the men continued arguing, Linson came outside with a handgun and pointed it at them.  Clemens says Linson allegedly fired one shot into the air and the men ran.  

Either the victims or neighbors called police and the two victims returned to the scene              

Officers arrested Linson at his South Prairie Avenue apartment.

He's also charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.

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March storm headed for South Dakota

March 2, 2015, 10:08 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - If you’re planning on traveling north or west of Sioux Falls tomorrow you may want to delay plans or at least make sure your winter survival kit is ready to go.

Forecaster Phil Schumacher says three to five inches of snow is forecast after midnight from Chamberlain to Brookings to Marshall, Minnesota.

The Sioux Falls forecaster says the new snowfall combined with the very strong winds, and falling temperatures, could produce blizzard conditions.  He says to expect near zero visibility conditions especially in rural South Dakota.             

Schumacher says winds will gust to 50 and Sioux Falls can expect two to three inches of snow.

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Pavilion Series patrons line-up for subscribtion

March 2, 2015, 10:44 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Without knowing a single show in next season’s series performances, 600 Washington Pavilion patrons bought the full subscription.

Spokeswoman Michele Wellman says it demonstrates the Pavilion’s reputation.

She says the public trusts what the Pavilion has brought and what it will bring so the idea is to maintain that level.             

Shows include “Sister Act,” “Peter and the Star Catchers” and “Million Dollar Quartet.”

The Pavilion offers six shows in the series each year.  Acts include Broadway hits, music, dance and theater.

The remainder of the series schedule and individual ticket sales will be announced later.

          

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A treatment facility alerts authorities to DWI suspect

March 3, 2015, 9:08 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Highway Patrol used spike strips last night to stop a rural Valley Springs man suspected of driving under the influence.

Sergeant Jason Gearman, with the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office, says Changes and Choices Treament Center in Sioux Falls called authorities after 40-year-old Trevor Quincey left their facility under the influence.

Gearman says deputies and Brandon Valley police tried stopping a vehicle driven by Quincey as he went through Brandon.

Quincey drove east out of Brandon and after almost a half-hour of not stopping, the spike strips punctured two his car’s tires.

Quincey is charged with 3rd offense DWI, eluding law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance and marijuana and paraphernalia.

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SDHAA transgender policy survives committee

March 3, 2015, 10:07 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Senate Education Committee today sent the bill voiding the transgender policy of the South Dakota High School Activities Association to the 41st day.

Legal counsel for the Association Lindsey Ritter-Rapp says the policy clearly states the intent of the policy.

Ritter-Rap says that is "to establish criteria in which student-athletes are able to compete on a level playing field in a safe, competitative and friendly environment free of discrimination."      

Bill Sponsor Representative Jim Bolin, R-Canton, says the official birth certificate should be the determining factor.  Bolin says he hasn't heard anyone make a claim that birth document should be totally negated.

The High School Activities Association adopted the measure last summer.

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Police unveil special needs, voluntary registration

March 3, 2015, 10:17 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls police are offering metro-area parents of special needs children a voluntary registration program to help in the search of a missing child.

Sergeant Tim Hagen says the information can shorten the search.  Once parents call 911 to report a missing child, the information will be readily available to officers.  He says police don't have to interview the parents about the child saving what Hagen calls downtime in the search.

A recent study by the Interactive Austims Network says that almost half of people with ASD are prone to wandering.  The are also at higher risk of injury or death because they may not comprehend what is dangerous and what is not.               

Hagen says the voluntary registration program is available on the City's website in the police page..   

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CVB re-opens Falls Park Visitor's Center

March 4, 2015, 10:39 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The renovated Falls Park Visitor Center is re-opened after a month-long facelift.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Teri Schmidt says after hundreds of thousands of visitors wade through the doors, wear-and-tear begins showing.

Schmidt says over 500,000 visitors went to Falls Park last year and over 187,00 signed the guest registration.   

Schmidt says the walls are bright red, new countertops and colorful new merchandise fill the racks.       

The Visitor Information Center opened in 2001. 

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Gun play leads to drug bust

March 4, 2015, 10:44 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D (KELO AM) - An argument over a drug debt led to gun play and the arrest of a suspect on felony drug charges and another arrest for possession of a stolen handgun.

Officer Sam Clemens says 19-year-old Vernon Hofer wanted payment for drugs from 18-year-old Deonte Thornton and the two started fighting.  Clemens says Hofer was hitting Thornton who drew a gun and fired two rounds.  Hofer was not hit and managed to get the gun away from Thornton.

Hofer drove away and Thornton walked from the scene at East 5th Street and North Sherman Avenue.

Police arrested Hofer at his North Lake Avenue apartment and seized two pounds of synthetic marijuana, a half-pound of marijuana, hash oil and four-thousand dollars cash..

Thornton is charged with aggravated assault.

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Thune says red meat left out of guidelines

March 4, 2015, 10:50 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Senator John Thune says the federal government’s new dietary guideline report left out lean red meat.

Thune says that’s totally unacceptable and he’s firing off a letter to the heads of Agriculture and Health.

Thune's letter also requests that the departments extend the 45 day comment period to ensure that the stakeholders who care about this issue have enough time to review the report.

Thune says the report is almost 600 pages. He says new dietary guidelines are issued every five years.

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"Spread the Word to End the Word" day

March 4, 2015, 10:58 am
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -  This is “Spread the Word to End the Word” day, an effort raising awareness of how hurtful the R-word can be to the disabled.

Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether says he still hears the R-word in casual conversation.

Today's event sponsors included Special Olympics South Dakota, the City of Sioux Falls Disability Awareness Commission, Sioux Falls Business Resource Network, Service First Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo and Serendiptious Events by Jessica,           

The annual day of awareness is the first Wednesday of March.

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Parking and shuttle options for Summit League tourney announced

March 4, 2015, 5:48 pm
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Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM)– Additional parking options will be available for people planning to attend the Summit League Basketball Tournament and the Sioux Empire Home Show the weekend of March 7-8 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

The public is encouraged to arrive early and use free shuttles to and from the PREMIER Center.

Parking and traffic control measures will be in place similar to those at recent concert events. Free parking is available in the four lots at the PREMIER Center. Free park-and-ride shuttle service will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, and 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 8. Shuttles will be located at Elmwood Golf Course at Russell and Kiwanis Ave., and at Burnside Park at Burnside and West Ave.

Additional parking also is available at Earl McCart Fields located a few blocks south of the PREMIER Center, as well as on the streets south and east of the facility, allowing people to walk to the venue. Parking is available after 5 p.m. weeknights and all day on weekends in the Sioux Falls School District’s Operational Services lot directly west of the venue on Western Ave.

Traffic control measures include controlling traffic lights at key intersections and directing drivers to follow pre-determined roadway paths as they leave the events

For additional information, as well as driving directions, visit www.dennysanfordpremiercenter.com and click on Plan Your Visit.

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