Trade Promotion Authority clears US House
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The House today passed the Trade Promotion Authority Bill which Congresswoman Kristi Noem says guarantees a more transparent process.Noem says the bill establishes the...
View ArticleIRAB seeking new members
Sioux Falls, SD (KWSN) - Mayor Mike Huether has announced six vacancies to the Infrastructure Review Advisory Board (IRAB).The Board advises the Mayor on topics related to construction and land...
View ArticlePursuit starts in Sioux Falls, ends with crash in Baltic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) -The pursuit of a speeding van started at 26th and Minnesota last night and ended when the vehicle rolled near Baltic.41-year-old Larry Sharpfish of Sisseton and 36-year-old...
View ArticleRural Dell Rapids man dies in four-wheeler accident
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A rural Dell Rapids man died in a single, four-wheeler accident on his property last night.Captain Paul Niedringhaus says 79-year old Dennis Jensen was spraying...
View ArticleWoman's head held under water by drinking partner
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is accused of forcing a woman’s head underwater at the Big Sioux River while they were drinking together.Captain Greg Vandekamp says 38-year-old Kenneth...
View ArticleHuether says 10th and Phillips development will get done
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Mayor Mike Huether responded to comments made yesterday by the owner of Skelly’s at 10th and Phillips about no deal yet for a public/private development on his...
View ArticleLow teacher pay in SD not attractive to best/brightest
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The head of the South Dakota Education Association says education funding in the state doesn’t encourage the best and brightest to get into education.Mary McCorkle says...
View ArticleSF Stadium into Ballparkdigest.com final four
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO AM and KWSN)- Sioux Falls stadium has been garnishing some nation attention over the last couple of weeks thanks to a social media contest being ran by Ballparkdigest.com ranking...
View ArticleConstruction On Highway 11 Near Brandon
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO AM) – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says work will begin on the Highway 11 bridge over Split Rock Creek south of Brandon on Monday, June 22. Traffic will be...
View ArticleWorthington, MN Death Investigation
WORTHINGTON, MN (KELO AM) – Worthington, Minnesota Police are investigating the death of an adult male. The man died Friday after an assault.The Daily Globe is reporting that one person has been...
View ArticleNew Miss South Dakota Crowned
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (KELO-AM) — A new Miss South Dakota has been crowned. Miss Oahe, Autumn Simunek of Hot Springs, was crowned Miss South Dakota 2015 Saturday night in Hot Springs. Simunek also won the...
View ArticleStrong, straight-line winds whip Minnehaha County
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Forecasters from the Sioux Falls National Weather Service are on the scene in Garretson.Todd Heitkamp says early indications are that damage was caused by a gust front...
View ArticleGarretson still closed to the public
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Garretson is still closed to everyone except emergency responders this afternoon after winds up to 100 miles an hour whipped through town this morning.Minnehaha County...
View ArticleXcel hopes to restore power to most customers today
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Some 3,000 Xcel Energy customers are still without power following the early morning storm.Jim Wilcox says most of those should have power back today.Wilcox says 19 Xcel...
View ArticleMayor to present 2016-20 Capital Program Today
Sioux Falls, SD (KWSN) - Mayor Mike Huether will present the 2016–2020 recommended Capital Program to the Sioux Falls City Council and the citizens of Sioux Falls at the informational meeting at 4 p.m....
View ArticleCity opens tree branch drop point
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - The City of Sioux Falls is cleaning up downed trees and branches as the result of recent severe weather. The public can assist in this cleanup effort by reporting any damage...
View ArticleVA begins “Summer of Service” to bolster volunteer assistance for veterans
By Shirley RedmondSIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) — A new nationwide initiative – a “Summer of Service” – seeks the help of Sioux Falls area residents to create and build partnerships to grow the number of...
View ArticleHuether proposes historic road investment for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether has proposed a $556 million capital spending plan, which includes the largest investment in roads in city history.The new five-year plan...
View ArticleSF man accused of slamming woman's head into wall
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is accused of slamming his girlfriend’s head against a wallOfficer Sam Clemens says 40-year-old Roger Stoebner is charged with domestic aggravated...
View ArticleGarretson official thanks County for storm response
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Garretson Alderman Bill Hoskins today publically thanked Minnehaha County for its quick response in the wake of yesterday’s storm.Hoskins commended the performance of the...
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