What makes Sioux Falls one of nation's most resilient cities?
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) Successful communities are those who are able to maintain fiscal strength and a high quality of life throughout the ups and downs of the national economy or natural disasters....
View ArticleBoomer Job Fair boasts over 46 employers for seekers
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - BRIDGES Employment Center is hosting a Boomer Job Fair with 46 employers Thursday, Se[ptember 17, at Active Generations.Director Janie Illing says dress professionally...
View ArticleStill spraying for mosquitoes in September
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Blame last month’s heavy rains on an uptick in mosquitos this month.Denise Patton with the Health Department says crews will spray for mosquito control tonight in targeted...
View ArticleSome Sioux Falls gas prices below two dollars
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Triple A South Dakota says regular gas averages $2.16 this morning in Sioux Falls.Prices range from $1.94 to $2.59 a gallon.The U.S. average retail price for gasoline fell...
View ArticleSF detectives make another arrest in online prostitution
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - It’s become an all too familiar process: Sioux Falls street crime’s detectives answer online ads for prostitution and arrest an out-of-town woman.Officer Sam Clemens says...
View Article$471 million budget is largest ever for Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The largest budget in city history, at over $471 million, was approved last night by the Sioux Falls City Council.Councilor Michelle Erpenbach offered an amendment...
View ArticleDueling debate parties in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) Political junkies in Sioux Falls won't have to sit at home for the Republican Presidential slug fest Wednesday evening. Local Republicans and Democrats will be holding watch...
View Article"Cradle to Career" solutions for local workforce shortage
Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) A coalition of community leaders in Sioux Falls on Wednesday unveiled an action agenda to deal with what some experts call a need for workers that has reached crisis...
View ArticlePavilion co-president to leave at the end of the year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Co-President of the Washington Pavilion, Larry Toll, will step down from his post at the end of the year.Trustees' Chair Michael Jerstad expressed the Board’s appreciation...
View ArticleDowntown Ladies Ultimate Showcase Tour & Pink Week
By Brienne ManerSIOUX FALLS, (KELO AM) - The Huffington Post has named Sioux Falls as America's pinkest big city, just in time for Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. and Susan G. Komen South Dakota to paint...
View ArticleNew details in early morning armed robberies
SIOUX FALLS,S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Police arrested three Minnesota men early this morning suspected of holding up two gas stations in an hour and a half.Officer Sam Clemens says a clerk’s...
View ArticleSioux Falls man faces kidnapping charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - A Sioux Falls man is charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault when he allegedly wouldn’t let his wife leave his home.Officer Sam Clemens says the two argued after...
View ArticleTour the Midco Aquatic Center on Monday, Sept. 28
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Work on the indoor aquatic center at Spellerburg Park is on schedule and the city is offering a public tour a week from Monday.Tory Meidema with Parks and Rec says the...
View ArticlePOW-MIA Ceremony at Memorial Park on Friday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Tomorrow is National P-O-W-M-I-A Recognition Day and the Sioux Falls Chapter of the Viet Nam Veterans of America will hold a ceremony.Chapter President Terry Meyers says...
View ArticlePope Francis will highlight climate while in the US
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - When Pope Francis visits the United States next week he’ll likely highlight climate change.Senator Mike Rounds says the Pope wants the climate to get better.Rounds says he...
View ArticleSioux Falls Fire and Rescue respond to single home fire
SIOUX FALLS (KELO AM) - Thursday afternoon at approximately 2 pm Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a house fire at 1443 N. Main. Initial reports were that the resident heard an explosion and there...
View ArticleHelpline Center Volunteer Sioux Falls EXPO is Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls is fortunate to have so many residents who volunteer time to non-profits and the HelpLine Center is hosting a Volunteer Expo tomorrow.Susie Ryks says visitors...
View ArticleRounds tells the administration to prepare for Syrian refugees
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Millions of refugees are fleeing Syria as war wages in that country and fleeing to central Europe.Senator Mike Rounds says the U-S must do something. Rounds says the lack...
View ArticleTodey: Warmer winter and little snow
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - State Climatologist Dennis Todey says the outlook is for warmer temperatures through the winter.Todey says the outlook for precipitation is mixed.He says even if South...
View ArticleEvent Center panels will stay, City gets $1M
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The City has reached a one million dollar settlement with five contractors over the dimpled metal panels on the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.City Attorney David Pfeifle...
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