Thune not critical of USDA but watching its responce
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Senator John Thune isn’t suggesting that the Department of Agriculture is moving too slow to combat avian flu.Thune says the letter he and Mike Rounds sent to Tom Vilsack...
View ArticleIconic eatery to close in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) After 25 years in business, Valentino's Restaurant in Sioux Falls is closing. Thousands of patrons have sung along to it's 'Grand Italian Buffet' radio jingle through the many...
View ArticleSioux Falls twins named Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM and KWSN) – Fans of the Minnesota Vikings have been given one more reason to cheer for the purple and gold next season, after it was announced Wednesday that Karmen and Kirsten...
View ArticleSir Elton John to perform at Denny Sanford Premier Center
SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - On Friday, October 2, 2015, Elton John will say farewell to Sioux Falls as he and his band perform at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as part of “The Final Curtain” tour. After...
View ArticlePolice make arrest in 5 year old homicide
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Police made an arrest yesterday in the stabbing death of Daniel Eastman almost five years ago in downtown Sioux Falls.Captain Blaine Larsen says 33-year-old Sadie...
View ArticleSuspect arrested in Rice Street Casino near robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls police arrested a suspect in the attempted robbery of the Rice Street Casino Monday night.Captain Blaine Larsen says the store’s video led police to...
View ArticleLetter carriers food drive is Saturday, May 9
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The National Letter Carriers food drive is a week from Saturday so watch for a postcard and a HyVee bag at your address next week.Sioux Falls carrier Eric Wicks says the...
View ArticleDaugaard makes SD Senate Dist. 16 appointment
PIERRE, SD (KELO AM) – Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today that he will appoint William J.Shorma of Dakota Dunes to the vacant seat in the state Senate representing District 16. Shorma will succeed...
View ArticleDell Rapids family victim of phony 911 call
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Dell Rapids family woke to a ring of Minnehaha County Deputies early this morning responding to a call of an armed man with a hostage.Captain Jim Hoekman says the call...
View ArticlePolice and Fire Fighters battle tonight at Whittier
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Police and Firefighters hope tonight’s charity basketball game becomes an annual affair.Officer Andy Siebenborn says the free-will admission will benefit two worthy...
View ArticleSioux Falls Road and Utility Projects
Here are the road and utility projects this week in Sioux Falls: Intersection Closures - Cliff Avenue at 61st Street, 62nd Street, 63rd Street, and Northstar Lane Beginning on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, the...
View ArticleSmall grass fire Friday at Sertoma Park
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - About a half-acre of grassland burned Friday night at Sertoma Park and police are investigating it as arson.Officer Sam Clemens says a witness recorded two teenagers near...
View ArticleFire Rescue claims first charity hoops win
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Fire Rescue smoked the police in a basketball fundraiser Friday night 62 to 41.Officer Sam Clemens says they raised more money than they expected. Clemens says the...
View ArticleUSD Students will study Health Care Delivery Services in Cuba
VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO AM) – The University of South Dakota will offer a new program that allows students to study health service administration in Cuba while also learning about the people, art and...
View ArticlePolice continue looking for early morning shooter
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Police say gunshots were fired when an out-of-control party spilled into the streets east of Lyon Park in downtown Sioux Falls early this morningOfficer Sam Clemens says...
View ArticleBrandon's Med-Star wins county contract
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Minnehaha County Commission today awarded an ambulance license to Med-Star to serve an area mostly north and west of Sioux Falls.Commissioner Gerald Beninga offered an...
View ArticleMinnehaha County pulls burn ban
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Minnehaha County Commission today lifted the burn ban.Emergency Management Director Lynn DeYoung says there has been a green-up and rain is in the forecast this...
View ArticleGroup calling on WC voters to say "No" May 19th
Humboldt, SD (KELO AM) - The “Save our Future” group is rallying voters in Humboldt and Hartford to overrule the West Central School Board’s decision to turn over the Cherry Lake addition to the Sioux...
View ArticleCivil Air Patrol wins Squadron of the Year
SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - The Sioux Falls based Sioux Falls Composite Squadron recently won the CAP’s Squadron of the Year Award at the South Dakota CAP Wing Conference and Award Ceremony last month in...
View ArticleHoman confident LHS vandals will be caught
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Classes at Lincoln High School are starting two hours late today because vandals broke in overnight.Superintendent Pam Homan says it appears they broke into the cafeteria...
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